- A
Enable CPU hyper-threading
Hyper-threading is recommended for HANA.
- B
Use burstable instance types (T2/T3)
Why wrong: Burstable instances are not suitable for production HANA.
- C
Use EBS-optimized instances
Ensures dedicated EBS bandwidth.
- D
Allocate swap space on the instance
Why wrong: Swap is not recommended for HANA; it uses memory.
- E
Use placement groups for HANA instances
Placement groups provide low latency.
Question 81 of 1,733
SAP HANA EC2 Instance Configuration — Hyper-Threading, EBS Optimization, Placement Groups
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: hANA EC2 Best Practices. 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 planning to run SAP HANA on AWS. Which three are best practices for configuring the EC2 instance for SAP HANA? (Choose THREE.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
✓
Enable CPU hyper-threading
Option A (Enable CPU hyper-threading) is correct. For SAP HANA, hyper-threading is enabled by default and recommended for production workloads as it improves performance. Option C (Use EBS-optimized instances) is correct because EBS-optimized instances provide dedicated throughput between EC2 and EBS, ensuring consistent storage performance for HANA data and log volumes. Option E (Use placement groups for HANA instances) is correct. Placement groups enable low-latency, high-throughput networking between instances in the same group, which is critical for HANA scale-out or HA setups. Option B (Use burstable instance types (T2/T3)) is incorrect because burstable instances rely on CPU credits and are not designed for sustained high CPU utilization; they are not suitable for production HANA workloads. Option D (Allocate swap space on the instance) is incorrect because SAP HANA relies on in-memory processing and swap space is not recommended; it can degrade performance and is typically disabled.
Key principle: HANA EC2 Best Practices
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enable CPU hyper-threading
Why this is correct
Hyper-threading is recommended for HANA.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
HANA EC2 Best Practices
- ✗
Use burstable instance types (T2/T3)
Why it's wrong here
Burstable instances are not suitable for production HANA.
- ✓
Use EBS-optimized instances
Why this is correct
Ensures dedicated EBS bandwidth.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
HANA EC2 Best Practices
- ✗
Allocate swap space on the instance
Why it's wrong here
Swap is not recommended for HANA; it uses memory.
- ✓
Use placement groups for HANA instances
Why this is correct
Placement groups provide low latency.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
HANA EC2 Best Practices
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- HANA EC2 Best Practices
- Hyper-threading
- EBS-optimized
- Placement Groups
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
HANA EC2 Best Practices
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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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — HANA EC2 Best Practices.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable CPU hyper-threading — Option A (Enable CPU hyper-threading) is correct. For SAP HANA, hyper-threading is enabled by default and recommended for production workloads as it improves performance. Option C (Use EBS-optimized instances) is correct because EBS-optimized instances provide dedicated throughput between EC2 and EBS, ensuring consistent storage performance for HANA data and log volumes. Option E (Use placement groups for HANA instances) is correct. Placement groups enable low-latency, high-throughput networking between instances in the same group, which is critical for HANA scale-out or HA setups. Option B (Use burstable instance types (T2/T3)) is incorrect because burstable instances rely on CPU credits and are not designed for sustained high CPU utilization; they are not suitable for production HANA workloads. Option D (Allocate swap space on the instance) is incorrect because SAP HANA relies on in-memory processing and swap space is not recommended; it can degrade performance and is typically disabled.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Review hANA EC2 Best Practices, then practise related PAS-C01 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
HANA EC2 Best Practices
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