- A
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why wrong: Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration optimizes uploads to S3, not direct database replication. It would introduce additional latency and complexity, making it unsuitable for achieving the lowest RPO in HANA system replication.
- B
AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why wrong: AWS Site-to-Site VPN uses the public internet, which can suffer from variable latency and jitter, leading to higher RPO compared to a dedicated connection.
- C
AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, low-latency, high-bandwidth private network path, ideal for continuous log shipping in HANA system replication, thus achieving the lowest RPO.
- D
AWS Global Accelerator
Why wrong: AWS Global Accelerator optimizes TCP traffic using edge locations but does not provide dedicated bandwidth or reduce jitter as effectively as Direct Connect for constant replication traffic.
PAS-C01 SAP HANA System Replication 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. A key principle to apply: sAP HANA System Replication. 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 wants to set up an SAP HANA system replication across two AWS Regions for disaster recovery. Which AWS service should they use to achieve the lowest possible recovery point objective (RPO)?
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
AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection between on-premises or AWS regions, offering consistent low latency and high throughput essential for SAP HANA system replication. This minimizes data loss during log shipping, achieving the lowest possible RPO compared to internet-based options.
Key principle: SAP HANA System Replication
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration optimizes uploads to S3, not direct database replication. It would introduce additional latency and complexity, making it unsuitable for achieving the lowest RPO in HANA system replication.
- ✗
AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why it's wrong here
AWS Site-to-Site VPN uses the public internet, which can suffer from variable latency and jitter, leading to higher RPO compared to a dedicated connection.
- ✓
AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, low-latency, high-bandwidth private network path, ideal for continuous log shipping in HANA system replication, thus achieving the lowest RPO.
Related concept
SAP HANA System Replication
- ✗
AWS Global Accelerator
Why it's wrong here
AWS Global Accelerator optimizes TCP traffic using edge locations but does not provide dedicated bandwidth or reduce jitter as effectively as Direct Connect for constant replication traffic.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may assume that S3 Transfer Acceleration is optimal for any cross-region data transfer. However, SAP HANA system replication requires direct database-level log shipping, not file uploads to S3. A dedicated network connection like Direct Connect is essential for low RPO.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
S3 Transfer Acceleration leverages AWS edge locations to accept data over optimized TCP connections, then forwards it over the AWS global network to the destination S3 bucket, bypassing congested internet paths. For SAP HANA system replication, which typically uses log shipping or storage replication, the RPO is determined by how quickly the last committed log can be transferred; Transfer Acceleration can reduce transfer time by 50-90% for cross-Region uploads, especially over long distances. In practice, this is critical for meeting sub-second RPO targets in financial or real-time SAP environments where even a few seconds of data loss is unacceptable.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- SAP HANA System Replication
- Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
- AWS Direct Connect
- Log Shipping
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 HANA System Replication
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
Technology — This question tests Technology — SAP HANA System Replication.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Direct Connect — AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection between on-premises or AWS regions, offering consistent low latency and high throughput essential for SAP HANA system replication. This minimizes data loss during log shipping, achieving the lowest possible RPO compared to internet-based options.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
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