- A
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for ongoing replication
DMS can perform continuous replication to a target database in DR.
- B
Use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) with ASYNC mode
HSR can replicate across regions with ASYNC mode.
- C
Copy EBS snapshots to the DR region using AWS CLI
Why wrong: EBS snapshots are not real-time replication and may have data loss.
- D
Configure S3 Cross-Region Replication for HANA data files
Why wrong: HANA data files are on EBS, not S3.
- E
Use AWS CloudEndure Disaster Recovery
Why wrong: CloudEndure is for server-level replication, not optimized for HANA.
Question 1,095 of 1,733
SAP HANA Disaster Recovery Strategies
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.
A company is designing a disaster recovery solution for SAP HANA on AWS. The primary site is in us-east-1, and the DR site is in us-west-2. Which TWO strategies can be used to replicate HANA data to the DR region? (Choose TWO.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"primary"Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
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
✓
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for ongoing replication
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) can be used for ongoing replication of SAP HANA data to a DR region by continuously capturing changes from the source HANA database and applying them to a target HANA instance in us-west-2. DMS supports HANA as both source and target, enabling near-real-time replication without requiring native HANA replication features. Additionally, SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) with ASYNC mode is a native HANA feature that replicates data at the database level asynchronously to a secondary system in the DR region. HSR ASYNC minimizes performance impact on the primary and provides a consistent database copy for failover. Both strategies are valid for cross-region disaster recovery of SAP HANA on AWS.
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.
- ✓
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for ongoing replication
Why this is correct
DMS can perform continuous replication to a target database in DR.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) with ASYNC mode
Why this is correct
HSR can replicate across regions with ASYNC mode.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Copy EBS snapshots to the DR region using AWS CLI
Why it's wrong here
EBS snapshots are not real-time replication and may have data loss.
- ✗
Configure S3 Cross-Region Replication for HANA data files
Why it's wrong here
HANA data files are on EBS, not S3.
- ✗
Use AWS CloudEndure Disaster Recovery
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure is for server-level replication, not optimized for HANA.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume any backup or replication tool (like EBS snapshots or S3 replication) can serve as a DR solution for SAP HANA, but they fail to recognize that HANA requires database-consistent, log-based replication to maintain ACID compliance and avoid data corruption during failover.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) with ASYNC mode replicates the entire HANA database at the log level, sending redo log entries from the primary to the secondary site asynchronously, which minimizes latency impact while providing a recovery point objective (RPO) of seconds. AWS DMS for HANA uses log change capture (CDC) to track changes, but it does not replicate the full in-memory state; it is more suitable for smaller HANA instances or when HSR is not feasible. In real-world scenarios, HSR is the preferred method for SAP HANA DR on AWS because it is SAP-certified and integrates with AWS services like Elastic IP and Route 53 for automatic failover.
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
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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..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for ongoing replication — AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) can be used for ongoing replication of SAP HANA data to a DR region by continuously capturing changes from the source HANA database and applying them to a target HANA instance in us-west-2. DMS supports HANA as both source and target, enabling near-real-time replication without requiring native HANA replication features. Additionally, SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) with ASYNC mode is a native HANA feature that replicates data at the database level asynchronously to a secondary system in the DR region. HSR ASYNC minimizes performance impact on the primary and provides a consistent database copy for failover. Both strategies are valid for cross-region disaster recovery of SAP HANA on AWS.
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Variation 1. A company is designing a disaster recovery (DR) strategy for its SAP landscape on AWS. The DR site must be in a different AWS Region. Which TWO options can be used to replicate the SAP HANA database to the DR Region? (Choose TWO.)
medium- A.Amazon RDS Multi-Region replica
- B.Amazon S3 Cross-Region Replication for HANA backup files
- ✓ C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) with ongoing replication
- ✓ D.SAP HANA System Replication across Regions
- E.Amazon EBS snapshot copy to the DR Region
Why C: Option C is correct because AWS DMS with ongoing replication can continuously replicate SAP HANA database changes to a target HANA instance in another Region using change data capture (CDC), enabling near-real-time synchronization for DR purposes. Option D is correct because SAP HANA System Replication can be configured across AWS Regions to replicate the HANA database synchronously or asynchronously, providing a native disaster recovery solution. Both methods are valid for replicating SAP HANA to a different AWS Region.
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