- A
AWS Systems Manager
Systems Manager can run scripts and collect performance data.
- B
AWS CloudTrail
Why wrong: CloudTrail is for API auditing, not performance.
- C
AWS Trusted Advisor
Why wrong: Trusted Advisor provides best practice checks, not real-time performance.
- D
Amazon CloudWatch
CloudWatch can collect HANA metrics with custom metrics.
- E
AWS Config
Why wrong: Config is for configuration compliance, not performance monitoring.
Question 994 of 1,733
PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor SAP HANA database performance in real time? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
AWS Systems Manager
AWS Systems Manager is correct because it provides the capability to run SAP-specific commands and scripts on EC2 instances via Run Command or State Manager, enabling real-time monitoring of SAP HANA database performance metrics such as memory usage, CPU load, and SQL query execution. It integrates with SAP HANA's built-in monitoring tools (e.g., SAP HANA Studio or SAP HANA Cockpit) to collect and report performance data without requiring additional agents. Amazon CloudWatch is also correct because it can collect and track metrics from SAP HANA by using the CloudWatch agent or custom metrics, allowing real-time monitoring of key performance indicators like CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk I/O. CloudWatch integrates with SAP HANA via the SAP HANA CloudWatch connector or custom scripts, providing dashboards and alarms for proactive monitoring.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
AWS Systems Manager
Why this is correct
Systems Manager can run scripts and collect performance data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail is for API auditing, not performance.
- ✗
AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
Trusted Advisor provides best practice checks, not real-time performance.
- ✓
Amazon CloudWatch
Why this is correct
CloudWatch can collect HANA metrics with custom metrics.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config is for configuration compliance, not performance monitoring.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse AWS CloudTrail (audit logs) or AWS Config (configuration tracking) with real-time performance monitoring, overlooking that Systems Manager and CloudWatch are the only services that can directly interact with SAP HANA's runtime metrics.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Amazon CloudWatch can ingest custom metrics from SAP HANA via the AWS SDK or the CloudWatch Agent, allowing you to set alarms on key performance indicators like HANA memory allocation (e.g., used memory vs. limit) or SQL response times. Under the hood, CloudWatch stores these metrics as time-series data with 1-second resolution, enabling real-time dashboards and automated actions (e.g., scaling EC2 instances) when thresholds are breached. In a real-world scenario, you might use Systems Manager to run a script that extracts HANA's 'M_MEMORY' system view data and pushes it to CloudWatch for unified monitoring.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: AWS Systems Manager — AWS Systems Manager is correct because it provides the capability to run SAP-specific commands and scripts on EC2 instances via Run Command or State Manager, enabling real-time monitoring of SAP HANA database performance metrics such as memory usage, CPU load, and SQL query execution. It integrates with SAP HANA's built-in monitoring tools (e.g., SAP HANA Studio or SAP HANA Cockpit) to collect and report performance data without requiring additional agents. Amazon CloudWatch is also correct because it can collect and track metrics from SAP HANA by using the CloudWatch agent or custom metrics, allowing real-time monitoring of key performance indicators like CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk I/O. CloudWatch integrates with SAP HANA via the SAP HANA CloudWatch connector or custom scripts, providing dashboards and alarms for proactive monitoring.
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