- A
Enable jumbo frames on the VPC for SAP application tier
Jumbo frames reduce overhead and improve throughput.
- B
Use a single subnet for all SAP tiers to simplify routing
Why wrong: Best practice is to separate tiers into different subnets.
- C
Use a public subnet for the SAP database tier
Why wrong: Database tier should be in private subnets.
- D
Deploy SAP application servers in a cluster placement group
Placement groups provide low-latency network for tightly coupled components.
- E
Disable VPC Flow Logs to save costs
Why wrong: Flow logs are important for monitoring and troubleshooting.
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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.
Which TWO of the following are valid considerations when designing the network for SAP workloads on AWS? (Select 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
✓
Enable jumbo frames on the VPC for SAP application tier
Option A is correct because enabling jumbo frames (MTU 9001) on the VPC for the SAP application tier reduces CPU overhead and improves network throughput by allowing larger payloads per packet. This is particularly beneficial for SAP's high-volume data transfers between application and database servers, as it reduces the number of packets processed and lowers latency.
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.
- ✓
Enable jumbo frames on the VPC for SAP application tier
Why this is correct
Jumbo frames reduce overhead and improve throughput.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use a single subnet for all SAP tiers to simplify routing
Why it's wrong here
Best practice is to separate tiers into different subnets.
- ✗
Use a public subnet for the SAP database tier
Why it's wrong here
Database tier should be in private subnets.
- ✓
Deploy SAP application servers in a cluster placement group
Why this is correct
Placement groups provide low-latency network for tightly coupled components.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Disable VPC Flow Logs to save costs
Why it's wrong here
Flow logs are important for monitoring and troubleshooting.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common misconception in AWS is that simplifying network design by using a single subnet or placing the database tier in a public subnet is acceptable, but in reality, SAP on AWS demands strict network segmentation and security isolation to meet both operational and compliance requirements.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Jumbo frames (MTU 9001) work by allowing Ethernet frames to carry up to 9000 bytes of payload instead of the standard 1500 bytes, which reduces the number of packets needed for large data transfers and lowers CPU utilization on both the sender and receiver. In SAP environments, this is especially critical for the application-to-database communication, where bulk data movement (e.g., during batch jobs or data replication) can see significant performance gains. Cluster placement groups, on the other hand, provide low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity by ensuring that SAP application servers are placed in the same availability zone and within a single rack, which is ideal for SAP's distributed architecture where inter-server communication is latency-sensitive.
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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How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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The correct answer is: Enable jumbo frames on the VPC for SAP application tier — Option A is correct because enabling jumbo frames (MTU 9001) on the VPC for the SAP application tier reduces CPU overhead and improves network throughput by allowing larger payloads per packet. This is particularly beneficial for SAP's high-volume data transfers between application and database servers, as it reduces the number of packets processed and lowers latency.
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