- A
Amazon RDS
RDS supports the databases used by BOBJ CMS and provides Multi-AZ for high availability.
- B
Amazon DynamoDB
Why wrong: DynamoDB is not supported as a CMS database for SAP BusinessObjects.
- C
Amazon ElastiCache
Why wrong: ElastiCache is for caching, not persistent database storage.
- D
Amazon S3
Why wrong: S3 is object storage, not a relational database.
Question 512 of 1,733
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
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.
A company is deploying an SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) platform on AWS. The platform consists of multiple web application servers, a CMS database, and an audit database. The company wants to ensure high availability for the CMS database using native SAP tools. Which AWS service should be used to host the CMS database to facilitate the use of SAP's native replication?
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
✓
Amazon RDS
Amazon RDS is the correct choice because it provides managed relational database instances that support database engines like SQL Server and Oracle, which are compatible with SAP BusinessObjects CMS. RDS offers Multi-AZ deployments for high availability and can be used with SAP's native database replication methods such as log shipping or Always On availability groups, meeting the high availability requirement without managing the underlying infrastructure. DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and S3 are not relational databases and do not support the native replication tools needed for the CMS database.
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.
- ✓
Amazon RDS
Why this is correct
RDS supports the databases used by BOBJ CMS and provides Multi-AZ for high availability.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Amazon DynamoDB
Why it's wrong here
DynamoDB is not supported as a CMS database for SAP BusinessObjects.
- ✗
Amazon ElastiCache
Why it's wrong here
ElastiCache is for caching, not persistent database storage.
- ✗
Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is object storage, not a relational database.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that any AWS database service can host SAP workloads, but the trap here is that candidates might choose DynamoDB or ElastiCache because they are 'highly available' by default, ignoring that SAP BusinessObjects CMS requires a relational database with native replication support.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP BusinessObjects CMS database relies on a relational database management system (RDBMS) like SQL Server or SAP ASE, where native replication can be configured using log shipping or Always On availability groups. Amazon RDS automates backups, patching, and replication setup, but it does not expose underlying OS access, so SAP's native replication must be configured within RDS's supported replication features, such as Multi-AZ deployments or read replicas. In real-world scenarios, customers often use RDS Multi-AZ for automatic failover, but for true native SAP replication, they might need to use RDS Custom to gain more control over the database instance.
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 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.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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The correct answer is: Amazon RDS — Amazon RDS is the correct choice because it provides managed relational database instances that support database engines like SQL Server and Oracle, which are compatible with SAP BusinessObjects CMS. RDS offers Multi-AZ deployments for high availability and can be used with SAP's native database replication methods such as log shipping or Always On availability groups, meeting the high availability requirement without managing the underlying infrastructure. DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and S3 are not relational databases and do not support the native replication tools needed for the CMS database.
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