- A
The instance type must support burstable performance
Why wrong: Incorrect. Burstable performance instances (e.g., T3) are not suitable for SAP HANA, which requires consistent high CPU performance.
- B
The instance must be EBS-optimized
Correct. EBS-optimized instances are required for dedicated EBS bandwidth to ensure consistent I/O performance for HANA data volumes.
- C
The instance must be based on the AWS Nitro System
Why wrong: Incorrect. While the AWS Nitro System is recommended, it is not a mandatory requirement for all SAP HANA instances.
- D
The instance type must be memory-optimized (e.g., r5, r6i, x1e)
Correct. SAP HANA is memory-intensive and requires memory-optimized instance types to meet its memory and compute needs.
- E
The instance type must be listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types for SAP HANA
Correct. SAP HANA must run only on EC2 instance types that are officially certified by SAP, as listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types.
SAP HANA EC2 Instance Selection — Memory, Certification, EBS-Optimized
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: sAP Certified Instance Types. 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 migrate an SAP HANA database to AWS. Which THREE factors should the company consider when selecting an EC2 instance type for the SAP HANA database?
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
The instance must be EBS-optimized
For SAP HANA on AWS, EC2 instance types must be memory-optimized (e.g., r5, r6i, x1e) and listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types for SAP HANA. Additionally, instances must be EBS-optimized to provide dedicated bandwidth to EBS volumes. Burstable performance (option A) is not suitable for SAP HANA's consistent performance requirements. While the Nitro System (option C) is recommended, it is not a strict requirement.
Key principle: SAP Certified Instance Types
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The instance type must support burstable performance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Burstable performance instances (e.g., T3) are not suitable for SAP HANA, which requires consistent high CPU performance.
- ✓
The instance must be EBS-optimized
Why this is correct
Correct. EBS-optimized instances are required for dedicated EBS bandwidth to ensure consistent I/O performance for HANA data volumes.
Related concept
SAP Certified Instance Types
- ✗
The instance must be based on the AWS Nitro System
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While the AWS Nitro System is recommended, it is not a mandatory requirement for all SAP HANA instances.
- ✓
The instance type must be memory-optimized (e.g., r5, r6i, x1e)
Why this is correct
Correct. SAP HANA is memory-intensive and requires memory-optimized instance types to meet its memory and compute needs.
Related concept
SAP Certified Instance Types
- ✓
The instance type must be listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types for SAP HANA
Why this is correct
Correct. SAP HANA must run only on EC2 instance types that are officially certified by SAP, as listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types.
Related concept
SAP Certified Instance Types
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Avoid choosing 'burstable performance' or 'Nitro System' as strict requirements. The key mandatory factors are EBS-optimized, memory-optimized, and SAP-certified.
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
- SAP Certified Instance Types
- EBS-optimized
- Memory-optimized instances
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
SAP Certified Instance Types
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. SAP Certified Instance Types 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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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
Migration — This question tests Migration — SAP Certified Instance Types.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The instance must be EBS-optimized — For SAP HANA on AWS, EC2 instance types must be memory-optimized (e.g., r5, r6i, x1e) and listed in the SAP Certified Instance Types for SAP HANA. Additionally, instances must be EBS-optimized to provide dedicated bandwidth to EBS volumes. Burstable performance (option A) is not suitable for SAP HANA's consistent performance requirements. While the Nitro System (option C) is recommended, it is not a strict requirement.
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Variation 1. A company is migrating a SAP HANA database to AWS. Which THREE factors should be considered when choosing the EC2 instance type for SAP HANA?
medium- ✓ A.The instance must be listed in the SAP HANA certified instance list.
- ✓ B.The instance must have enough memory (RAM) to hold the entire HANA database.
- C.The instance must have a GPU for accelerated processing.
- D.The instance must be EBS-optimized by default.
- ✓ E.The instance must have high network bandwidth for SAP HANA system replication.
Why A: Correct options: A, B, E. SAP HANA requires AWS certified instance types (A), enough memory to hold the database in RAM (B), and high network bandwidth for system replication (E). GPU is not required (C). EBS-optimized is not a selection factor; it is a feature that may be enabled on certain instance types but not a primary consideration for choosing the instance type (D).
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