Quick Answer
The answer is S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR). This AWS service is the correct choice because it automatically and asynchronously replicates objects from a source S3 bucket to a destination bucket in a different AWS Region, making it the ideal mechanism for copying SAP HANA database backups across regions for disaster recovery without manual intervention. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of native AWS replication services versus other S3 features; a common trap is confusing CRR with S3 Batch Operations (used for bulk actions) or S3 Lifecycle Policies (which manage storage tiers, not replication). Remember that CRR is purpose-built for continuous, automated cross-region object copying, while Transfer Acceleration only speeds up uploads to a single bucket. A helpful memory tip: "CRR Copies Regionally Remote" — if the requirement is to move backups to another region automatically, always think CRR.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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.
An SAP system administrator needs to automate the creation of an SAP HANA database backup and copy it to another AWS Region for disaster recovery. The backup is stored in an Amazon S3 bucket. Which AWS service should be used to replicate the backup to another Region?
S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR)
CRR automatically replicates objects across regions.
S3 Lifecycle Policies
Why wrong: Lifecycle policies manage object transitions and expiration, not replication.
S3 Batch Operations
Why wrong: Batch Operations perform bulk actions, not ongoing replication.
S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why wrong: Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads, not replication.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR)
S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR) automatically replicates objects from a source bucket to a destination bucket in a different region. S3 Batch Operations is for bulk actions, S3 Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads, and S3 Lifecycle Policies manage storage tiers, not replication.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR)
Why this is correct
CRR automatically replicates objects across regions.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
S3 Lifecycle Policies
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle policies manage object transitions and expiration, not replication.
S3 Batch Operations
Why it's wrong here
Batch Operations perform bulk actions, not ongoing replication.
S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads, not replication.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Technology — This question tests Technology — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR) — S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR) automatically replicates objects from a source bucket to a destination bucket in a different region. S3 Batch Operations is for bulk actions, S3 Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads, and S3 Lifecycle Policies manage storage tiers, not replication.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PAS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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