The answer is to use AWS Snowball Edge to accelerate the initial SAP database load. This is correct because the 100 Mbps network bottleneck makes a full 2 TB Oracle database transfer impossible within a 48-hour window—at that speed, the transfer alone would take over 45 hours, leaving no time for restoration. Snowball Edge bypasses the network entirely by physically shipping the database backup to AWS, where it can be restored locally before using AWS DMS for ongoing replication. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of hybrid migration strategies and the limits of network-based tools like DMS for initial loads; a common trap is to suggest increasing instance size or disabling encryption, which do not address the bandwidth constraint. Remember the key insight: when bandwidth is the bottleneck, think “big data, small pipe, ship it”—Snowball Edge is the only solution that physically moves terabytes without touching the network.
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.
An SAP administrator is migrating an SAP Business Suite system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses an Oracle database that is 2 TB in size. The bandwidth between the on-premises data center and AWS is limited to 100 Mbps. The migration must be completed within a weekend (48 hours). The administrator decides to use AWS DMS for ongoing replication after an initial full load. However, the initial full load takes too long. What should the administrator do to accelerate the initial full load?
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 AWS Snowball Edge to physically transfer the database backup to AWS, then restore and use DMS for ongoing replication.
Option A is correct because using AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the database backup to AWS bypasses the network bottleneck. Option B is wrong because increasing instance size does not improve network speed. Option C is wrong because disabling encryption does not significantly speed up transfer. Option D is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration improves speed but may still be limited by 100 Mbps.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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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Disable encryption on the database backup to reduce transfer overhead.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption overhead is negligible.
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Increase the size of the DMS replication instance to the largest available.
Why it's wrong here
DMS instance size does not affect network bandwidth.
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Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration to speed up the upload.
Why it's wrong here
Still limited by 100 Mbps.
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Use AWS Snowball Edge to physically transfer the database backup to AWS, then restore and use DMS for ongoing replication.
Why this is correct
Snowball bypasses network limitations.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
The first matching ACL entry is used.
There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
→Check inbound versus outbound direction.
→Read the ACL from top to bottom.
→Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PAS-C01 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use AWS Snowball Edge to physically transfer the database backup to AWS, then restore and use DMS for ongoing replication. — Option A is correct because using AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the database backup to AWS bypasses the network bottleneck. Option B is wrong because increasing instance size does not improve network speed. Option C is wrong because disabling encryption does not significantly speed up transfer. Option D is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration improves speed but may still be limited by 100 Mbps.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PAS-C01 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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