- A
Export the HANA database to a file, upload to S3, and import into a new HANA instance on EC2.
Why wrong: Export/import requires significant downtime for large databases.
- B
Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to replicate the entire on-premises server to AWS.
Why wrong: SMS is for server-level migration, not optimized for HANA database replication.
- C
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate data to an Amazon RDS for SAP HANA instance.
Why wrong: DMS supports heterogeneous migrations, but HANA to HANA replication is better done with HSR. Also RDS for HANA is not available.
- D
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
HSR provides asynchronous or synchronous replication with minimal downtime.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS. This approach is the most suitable for an SAP HANA migration to AWS with minimal downtime because HANA System Replication continuously synchronizes data in real-time, allowing you to perform a controlled failover to the AWS target with near-zero interruption. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of migration strategies that prioritize business continuity; the key trap is confusing HANA System Replication with database export/import or backup/restore methods, which require significant downtime. Remember that HSR is the only native HANA tool designed for live replication, making it the go-to choice when the requirement is minimal downtime. Memory tip: think "HSR = Hot Sync Replication" for zero-downtime migrations.
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 running SAP on AWS and needs to migrate a large on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS with minimal downtime. Which approach is most suitable?
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
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
Option B is correct because HANA System Replication allows near-zero downtime. Option A is wrong because it requires downtime. Option C is wrong because it is not for HANA. Option D is wrong because it requires more downtime.
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.
- ✗
Export the HANA database to a file, upload to S3, and import into a new HANA instance on EC2.
Why it's wrong here
Export/import requires significant downtime for large databases.
- ✗
Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to replicate the entire on-premises server to AWS.
Why it's wrong here
SMS is for server-level migration, not optimized for HANA database replication.
- ✗
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate data to an Amazon RDS for SAP HANA instance.
Why it's wrong here
DMS supports heterogeneous migrations, but HANA to HANA replication is better done with HSR. Also RDS for HANA is not available.
- ✓
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
Why this is correct
HSR provides asynchronous or synchronous replication with minimal downtime.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS. — Option B is correct because HANA System Replication allows near-zero downtime. Option A is wrong because it requires downtime. Option C is wrong because it is not for HANA. Option D is wrong because it requires more downtime.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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