The answer is an Application Load Balancer with a static IP address configured as the HSR endpoint. This is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) requires a stable, routable endpoint that remains constant during failover, and an ALB with a static IP provides exactly that—it decouples the client connection from the underlying database instance, ensuring seamless connectivity even when the primary and secondary HANA nodes swap roles. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to maintain data consistency and minimal downtime during an ASE-to-HANA migration, where the static IP endpoint is a critical architectural requirement. A common trap is assuming that a Network Load Balancer or a simple DNS record would suffice, but only an ALB with a static IP offers the necessary application-layer health checks and persistent endpoint for HSR. Memory tip: think “ALB for Always-Live Balancing” to recall that the static IP keeps the HSR endpoint stable through any failover.
PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. 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 migrating a critical SAP ERP system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses SAP ASE as its database. During the migration, the company must ensure minimal downtime and data consistency. They plan to use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) for the database migration. Which AWS service should they use to achieve this?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with a static IP address as the HSR endpoint.
Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication is supported on AWS for ASE to HANA migration, and using an Application Load Balancer with a static IP for the HSR endpoint is a best practice to ensure connectivity and failover. Options B, C, D are incorrect because they don't provide the required HSR endpoint or static IP.
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.
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Use AWS Direct Connect to establish a private connection between on-premises and AWS, then configure HSR over the private IP.
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect provides connectivity but static IP is needed for HSR.
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Use Amazon Route 53 weighted routing to distribute traffic between the source and target databases.
Why it's wrong here
Route 53 doesn't provide an HSR endpoint for replication.
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Use an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with a static IP address as the HSR endpoint.
Why this is correct
ALB with static IP is recommended for HSR on AWS.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use an AWS Transit Gateway to connect the on-premises network to the VPC hosting the target HANA instance.
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway provides network connectivity, not HSR endpoint.
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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with a static IP address as the HSR endpoint. — Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication is supported on AWS for ASE to HANA migration, and using an Application Load Balancer with a static IP for the HSR endpoint is a best practice to ensure connectivity and failover. Options B, C, D are incorrect because they don't provide the required HSR endpoint or static IP.
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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