- A
Configure SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode
HSR provides real-time replication to a secondary instance in another AZ.
- B
Perform periodic EBS snapshots and restore in another AZ
Why wrong: Snapshots are not real-time and do not provide automatic failover.
- C
Use Amazon S3 cross-region replication for the database files
Why wrong: S3 is not suitable for SAP HANA database files.
- D
Set up a Pacemaker cluster to automate failover between primary and secondary
Pacemaker monitors and automatically fails over to the secondary if the primary fails.
- E
Use manual failover by changing DNS records
Why wrong: Manual failover does not meet high availability requirements.
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PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
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 an SAP system on AWS with SAP HANA as the database. The system must be highly available across multiple Availability Zones. Which TWO actions should the company take to meet this requirement?
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
✓
Configure SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode
Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode ensures that every committed transaction is replicated to a secondary HANA instance in another Availability Zone before acknowledging the commit to the application. This provides zero data loss (RPO=0) and enables automatic failover, meeting the high availability requirement across AZs.
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.
- ✓
Configure SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode
Why this is correct
HSR provides real-time replication to a secondary instance in another AZ.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Perform periodic EBS snapshots and restore in another AZ
Why it's wrong here
Snapshots are not real-time and do not provide automatic failover.
- ✗
Use Amazon S3 cross-region replication for the database files
Why it's wrong here
S3 is not suitable for SAP HANA database files.
- ✓
Set up a Pacemaker cluster to automate failover between primary and secondary
Why this is correct
Pacemaker monitors and automatically fails over to the secondary if the primary fails.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use manual failover by changing DNS records
Why it's wrong here
Manual failover does not meet high availability requirements.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse backup strategies (EBS snapshots or S3 replication) with true high availability, or assume manual DNS changes are sufficient, while the exam expects understanding that synchronous HSR plus an automated cluster manager (Pacemaker) is mandatory for HA across AZs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA System Replication in synchronous mode uses log shipping to replicate redo log entries to the secondary site; the primary waits for acknowledgment from the secondary before committing. A Pacemaker cluster (option D) is required to orchestrate the failover, monitor the HANA instances, and manage virtual IP addresses or DNS updates automatically, ensuring sub-minute failover times. In real-world deployments, combining HSR synchronous mode with Pacemaker is the standard AWS HA pattern for SAP HANA across AZs.
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.
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The correct answer is: Configure SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode — Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) in synchronous mode ensures that every committed transaction is replicated to a secondary HANA instance in another Availability Zone before acknowledging the commit to the application. This provides zero data loss (RPO=0) and enables automatic failover, meeting the high availability requirement across AZs.
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