- A
An Application Load Balancer in front of the HANA instances
Why wrong: Load balancer is not mandatory for replication.
- B
A virtual IP (VIP) address for the HANA system
VIP is used for failover.
- C
A dedicated replication network between primary and secondary
Replication network is required for data sync.
- D
Encryption of data in transit using SSL
Why wrong: Encryption is recommended but not mandatory.
- E
A separate VPC for the secondary instance
Why wrong: Both instances can be in the same VPC.
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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. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Which TWO configurations are mandatory for an SAP HANA system replication setup on AWS? (Choose TWO.)
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
✓
A virtual IP (VIP) address for the HANA system
Option B is correct because SAP HANA system replication requires a virtual IP (VIP) address to enable automatic failover and client reconnection. The VIP is managed by a cluster manager (e.g., Pacemaker with AWS Route53 or Elastic IP) and moves between primary and secondary instances during a takeover, ensuring clients can always reach the active HANA instance without manual reconfiguration. Option C is also correct because a dedicated replication network between primary and secondary is mandatory to ensure reliable and low-latency replication traffic, separate from the client-facing network. This dedicated network is required for optimal performance and to avoid contention with other traffic.
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.
- ✗
An Application Load Balancer in front of the HANA instances
Why it's wrong here
Load balancer is not mandatory for replication.
- ✓
A virtual IP (VIP) address for the HANA system
Why this is correct
VIP is used for failover.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
A dedicated replication network between primary and secondary
Why this is correct
Replication network is required for data sync.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Encryption of data in transit using SSL
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is recommended but not mandatory.
- ✗
A separate VPC for the secondary instance
Why it's wrong here
Both instances can be in the same VPC.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume an ALB is needed for high availability, but SAP HANA uses a VIP-based active/passive model rather than load balancing, and they may overlook the dedicated replication network as optional when it is actually mandatory for reliable replication performance.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA system replication uses a dedicated replication network (option C) to separate log and data replication traffic from client-facing traffic, reducing latency and avoiding congestion. The VIP is typically implemented using a floating IP (e.g., Elastic IP reassignment) or AWS Route53 health checks with a TTL of 1 second, ensuring sub-minute failover. In real-world scenarios, missing the dedicated replication network can cause replication lag during high write loads, leading to data loss in a disaster recovery event.
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.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: A virtual IP (VIP) address for the HANA system — Option B is correct because SAP HANA system replication requires a virtual IP (VIP) address to enable automatic failover and client reconnection. The VIP is managed by a cluster manager (e.g., Pacemaker with AWS Route53 or Elastic IP) and moves between primary and secondary instances during a takeover, ensuring clients can always reach the active HANA instance without manual reconfiguration. Option C is also correct because a dedicated replication network between primary and secondary is mandatory to ensure reliable and low-latency replication traffic, separate from the client-facing network. This dedicated network is required for optimal performance and to avoid contention with other traffic.
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