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MCQhard

A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS using a heterogeneous migration where the source database is Oracle and the target is SAP HANA. Which AWS service is essential for converting the Oracle schema to SAP HANA schema?

A.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

B.AWS DataSync

C.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

D.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

AnswerC

SCT converts schemas between different database engines.

Why this answer

AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) is designed to convert database schemas from one engine to another, including Oracle to SAP HANA. Option A is correct. Option B (DMS) migrates data but does not convert schema.

Option C (SMS) is for server migration. Option D (DataSync) is for file transfer.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a .NET application running on Windows Server to AWS. They plan to use Amazon EC2 with a Windows license included. The current application uses SQL Server Standard edition. Which migration strategy minimizes licensing costs?

A.Lift and shift to EC2 with SQL Server BYOL on Dedicated Hosts.

B.Use EC2 with SQL Server Standard on Dedicated Instances to ensure isolation.

C.Use Amazon RDS for SQL Server with License Included pricing.

D.Use EC2 with SQL Server Web edition, which is cheaper but may not support all features.

AnswerC

License Included pricing includes SQL Server license, minimizing costs.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because using RDS SQL Server with License Included eliminates the need for SQL Server licenses. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: BYOL requires existing licenses; Dedicated Hosts and Dedicated Instances are more expensive and unnecessary.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP system and wants to use a storage solution that provides persistent, high-performance block storage for the SAP HANA database. Which AWS storage option should they choose?

A.Amazon EC2 Instance Store

B.Amazon Elastic File System (EFS)

C.Amazon EBS io2 Block Express

D.Amazon S3

AnswerC

io2 Block Express provides high-performance block storage for HANA.

Why this answer

Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes provide high performance and durability for HANA. EFS is file storage. S3 is object storage.

Instance store is ephemeral.

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154

MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS and wants to use AWS Launch Wizard for deployment. They have an existing VPC and subnets. Launch Wizard requires the selection of a subnet for each component. What is the best practice for selecting subnets for high availability?

A.Use only private subnets without public access.

B.Select a single subnet in one Availability Zone for simplicity.

C.Create a new VPC and subnets specifically for Launch Wizard.

D.Select subnets in different Availability Zones to ensure high availability.

AnswerD

This meets best practices for SAP high availability on AWS.

Why this answer

For high availability, it is best to deploy SAP components across multiple Availability Zones by selecting subnets in different AZs. Launch Wizard supports this. Deploying all in one AZ creates a single point of failure.

Launch Wizard can use existing subnets.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database from on-premises to AWS. The current system uses 8 TB of data. The migration must be completed within a 4-hour downtime window. The network link has 1 Gbps throughput. What is the MOST efficient migration strategy?

A.Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) with ongoing replication

B.Use AWS Direct Connect to increase bandwidth

C.Use AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

D.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the data offline

AnswerD

Snowball Edge can transfer 8 TB offline within the required time.

Why this answer

At 1 Gbps, transferring 8 TB over the network would take approximately 18 hours (8 TB * 1024 GB/TB * 8 bits/byte / 1 Gbps = 65536 seconds = ~18 hours), exceeding the 4-hour window. AWS Snowball Edge can transport 8 TB offline. Option B (AWS Snowball Edge) is correct.

Option A (AWS DMS) would not meet the time constraint. Option C (AWS MGN) is for server migration, not database. Option D (Direct Connect) still has the same bandwidth limitation.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and needs to assess the current on-premises environment for compatibility. Which AWS tool should be used to collect system configuration and usage data for SAP systems?

A.AWS Application Discovery Service

B.AWS Migration Hub

C.AWS Systems Manager

D.AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)

AnswerA

Application Discovery Service collects configuration and usage data to support migration planning.

Why this answer

Option D is correct. AWS Application Discovery Service helps plan migrations by collecting configuration and usage data. Option A (AWS Migration Hub) tracks progress but does not collect data.

Option B (AWS Server Migration Service) is for agentless replication. Option C (AWS Systems Manager) is for management, not discovery.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a large SAP HANA database to AWS. The database is 4 TB in size. They need to transfer the initial data with the least possible network usage and minimal impact on production. The data is stored on a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Which approach should they use?

A.Use AWS CLI with multipart upload over AWS Direct Connect

B.Use AWS DataSync to transfer data over the internet

C.Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for continuous replication

D.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer data offline

AnswerD

Snowball Edge enables offline transfer, no network usage, and handles large volumes.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge is designed for large-scale data transfer with encryption and can handle 4 TB efficiently without network usage. Option A is incorrect because AWS DataSync would use network bandwidth. Option B is incorrect because AWS DMS would also use network and may impact production.

Option D is incorrect because using AWS CLI over AWS Direct Connect still uses network bandwidth, though more stable than internet.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle. The database is 2 TB in size and has a high transaction rate. The migration must have minimal downtime. Which AWS service should be used for the migration?

A.AWS Snowball Edge

B.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

AnswerD

DMS supports live migration with ongoing replication.

Why this answer

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) supports ongoing replication to minimize downtime during migration. Option A is wrong because AWS Server Migration Service is for server migrations, not databases. Option C is wrong because AWS DataSync is for file-based data transfers.

Option D is wrong because AWS Snowball is for large-scale offline data transfer, not suitable for minimal downtime scenarios.

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MCQhard

The exhibit shows the output of the describe-replication-tasks command for an ongoing migration from SAP HANA to Amazon RDS for MySQL. The task status is 'running' but no data has been transferred after 2 hours. What is the most likely cause?

A.The replication instance has insufficient memory

B.The source endpoint is not accessible from the replication instance

C.The target endpoint is pointing to the wrong database

D.The HANA database is not configured as a target

AnswerB

If the source is not accessible, the task may get stuck in a running state without transferring data.

Why this answer

Option D is correct because a running task with no data transfer often indicates that the task has not started processing due to pending validation or network issues. However, given the status is 'running', it may be stuck in validation. The most common cause is that the source endpoint is not accessible.

Option A is wrong because if the target endpoint were wrong, the task would fail. Option B is wrong because the status is 'running', not 'failed'. Option C is wrong because the HANA database is the source, not the target.

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MCQeasy

Refer to the exhibit. A company is migrating an SAP application server running on Windows to AWS. They launched an EC2 instance with Windows Server. After launching, they run the command and get the output shown. They need to install SAP software. What additional step is required before installing SAP?

A.Change the instance type to a memory-optimized instance

B.Stop and start the instance to initialize the Windows OS

C.Modify the security group to allow SAP-specific ports

D.Join the EC2 instance to an Active Directory domain

AnswerD

SAP on Windows typically requires domain membership.

Why this answer

Option A is correct because SAP on Windows requires joining a domain (or using a local domain) for Kerberos authentication. Option B is incorrect because the instance is already running. Option C is incorrect because SAP installation does not require a specific instance type beyond requirements.

Option D is incorrect because the security group can be modified anytime.

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MCQhard

A large enterprise is migrating its SAP S/4HANA system to AWS. The system includes a production SAP HANA database (4 TB) and a development SAP HANA database (1 TB). The migration strategy is to use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) for both databases to EC2 instances in the same AWS region. The company has a compliance requirement that the production database must be in a different AWS account than the development database. The network between on-premises and AWS uses AWS Direct Connect with 10 Gbps bandwidth. During the test migration, the HSR replication for the development database works, but the production database fails to establish replication. The error log shows: "HSR connection timed out." The security groups and network ACLs for the production target EC2 instance allow inbound traffic on port 30101 from the on-premises source IP. What is the most likely cause of the failure?

A.The production target EC2 instance is in a different AWS account, and there is no VPC peering or Transit Gateway between the accounts to allow connectivity.

B.The production source HANA instance is not configured to replicate to a different AWS account.

C.The production target EC2 instance is using the wrong port for HSR.

D.The security group on the production target EC2 instance does not allow inbound traffic on port 443.

AnswerA

Cross-account communication needs VPC peering or Transit Gateway.

Why this answer

HSR requires communication between the source and target HANA instances. If the target is in a different account, VPC peering or Transit Gateway is needed for cross-account connectivity. Option A is correct because cross-account communication requires VPC peering or Transit Gateway.

Option B is wrong because the port is correct. Option C is wrong because HSR does not use port 443. Option D is wrong because the source is on-premises, not in another AWS account.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS. The database is 10 TB and requires high IOPS. Which EC2 instance type and storage configuration is most appropriate?

A.x1e.32xlarge with EBS io1 volumes

B.r5.24xlarge with EBS io1 volumes

C.x1e.32xlarge with instance store volumes

D.r5.24xlarge with EBS gp2 volumes

AnswerA

x1e is certified for HANA, io1 provides high IOPS.

Why this answer

Option D is correct because x1e instances are SAP HANA certified and EBS io1 provides high IOPS. Option A is incorrect because gp2 is not suitable for high IOPS. Option B is incorrect because r5 instances are not HANA optimized.

Option C is incorrect because instance store is ephemeral.

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163

Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database from on-premises to AWS using SAP HANA System Replication (HSR). They have set up the replication but the target database is not in sync. Which THREE configuration items should the migration team verify? (Choose THREE.)

Select 3 answers

A.The hostname resolution between source and target

B.The HANA version and build number are compatible

C.The SAP HANA license is activated on the target

D.The network connectivity and firewall rules allow HSR traffic

E.The storage type (SSD vs HDD) is identical

AnswersA, B, D

HSR uses hostnames; DNS or /etc/hosts must be correct.

Why this answer

Option A is correct because HSR requires the same hostname or proper name resolution. Option C is correct because the HANA version must be compatible (same major version). Option E is correct because the system replication port must be open.

Option B is incorrect because the source and target can have different storage types. Option D is incorrect because the HANA license is not required for replication (it's per system).

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164

Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating an SAP Business Suite system to AWS. They want to reduce storage costs by using Amazon S3 for archiving. Which TWO AWS services can be used to integrate SAP with Amazon S3 for archiving?

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon S3 Batch Operations

B.Amazon S3 Glacier

C.Amazon CloudFront

D.AWS Storage Gateway (file gateway)

E.SAP Data Archiving with S3 as the archive store

AnswersD, E

File gateway presents a file interface to S3 for SAP archiving.

Why this answer

Options A and D are correct. AWS Storage Gateway provides a file interface to S3, and SAP Data Archiving can use S3 as a target. Option B is wrong because Glacier is a storage class, not a service.

Option C is wrong because CloudFront is a CDN. Option E is wrong because S3 Batch Operations is for bulk actions, not archiving.

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MCQmedium

During an SAP migration, the migration team needs to ensure that all SAP system IDs (SIDs) are unique across the AWS environment. Which AWS service can be used to centrally manage and enforce this uniqueness?

A.AWS Service Catalog

B.AWS Config

C.AWS Resource Access Manager

D.AWS CloudTrail

AnswerA

Service Catalog allows creating a product with constraints that enforce unique SIDs.

Why this answer

Option A is correct because AWS Service Catalog can define product portfolios with constraints, including preventing duplicate SIDs. Option B is wrong because AWS Config audits resources but doesn't enforce uniqueness. Option C is wrong because AWS CloudTrail logs API calls.

Option D is wrong because AWS Resource Access Manager shares resources, not manages SIDs.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating an on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS. They want to use AWS DMS for ongoing replication. Which TWO prerequisites must be met before starting the replication? (Choose TWO.)

Select 2 answers

A.The source database must be running on an EC2 instance.

B.The source database must have binary logging enabled (for CDC).

C.The source database must be accessible from the DMS replication instance.

D.The target database must be Amazon RDS for Oracle.

E.The schema must be converted using AWS SCT first.

AnswersB, C

Binary logging is required for change data capture.

Why this answer

AWS DMS requires a source endpoint that is accessible (Option A) and binary logging enabled for CDC (Option C). Option B is optional for performance. Option D is not required.

Option E is for SCT, not DMS.

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167

MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP NetWeaver system from on-premises to AWS. They plan to use the same SAP SID and keep the same hostname. The migration will be performed using SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) with the option 'System Rename' set to 'No'. What must be configured in the AWS environment to ensure the system functions correctly?

A.Ensure the same private IP address is assigned to the Amazon EC2 instance

B.Update the DNS records to point to the new public IP

C.Change the SAP SID to a new value

D.Assign a different private IP address to avoid conflicts

AnswerA

Matching IP avoids reconfiguration of application and database connections.

Why this answer

Option A is incorrect because the system uses the same hostname, so DNS updates are not needed. Option B is incorrect because AWS does not enforce different private IPs; the old IP can be reused. Option C is incorrect because the same SAP SID is allowed; no change required.

Option D is correct because the Amazon EC2 instance must have the same private IP as the on-premises hostname resolves to, or the hostname must be resolvable via DNS or /etc/hosts.

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168

Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO AWS services can be used to migrate on-premises virtual machines to AWS without requiring agent installation? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers

A.AWS CloudEndure Migration

B.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

C.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) with agent

D.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) agentless mode

E.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

AnswersD, E

MGN supports agentless for supported hypervisors.

Why this answer

AWS SMS is agentless for VMware. AWS MGN can be agentless for certain hypervisors. Option A and D are correct.

Options B and C are agent-based. Option E is for databases.

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169

MCQmedium

An organization is migrating a legacy SAP ERP system to AWS. The current system runs on IBM AIX with Oracle Database. They plan to use SAP HANA on AWS. Which AWS service should they use to assess the source system's readiness and generate a migration plan?

A.AWS CloudEndure Migration

B.AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)

C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

D.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

AnswerB

AWS MGN provides assessment, replication, and automated migration.

Why this answer

AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) can assess and migrate applications. It provides readiness checks and automates the migration. Option C is correct.

Option A (AWS DMS) is for database migration, not full system assessment. Option B (AWS SCT) is for schema conversion. Option D (AWS CloudEndure) is the predecessor to AWS MGN.

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170

MCQmedium

A company is migrating a legacy application to AWS. The application requires a static IP address that must not change after migration. Which networking component should be used to ensure the application's public IP remains consistent?

A.Elastic IP address

B.Internet Gateway

C.VPC Peering

AnswerA

Provides a static public IP that can be remapped.

Why this answer

An Elastic IP address is a static public IPv4 address that can be associated with an EC2 instance or a Network Load Balancer. Option A (Internet Gateway) is used for VPC internet access but does not provide a static IP. Option B (NAT Gateway) is for outbound traffic.

Option D (VPC Peering) is for connecting VPCs.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle. They need to minimize downtime and ensure data consistency. Which AWS service should be used for the initial data load?

A.AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)

B.AWS Snowball Edge

C.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT)

D.AWS DataSync

AnswerA

AWS DMS supports full load and ongoing replication for minimal downtime.

Why this answer

AWS DMS can perform a full load and then ongoing replication to keep the target in sync, minimizing downtime. AWS SCT helps with schema conversion but not data transfer. AWS DataSync is for file data, not databases.

AWS Snowball is for large offline data transfer but not suitable for minimal downtime with replication.

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172

MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP Business Suite system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses a Sybase ASE database. The migration team has limited Sybase expertise. They want to minimize the operational overhead after migration. Which database migration approach should they choose?

A.Use AWS MGN to replicate the entire Sybase server to EC2, then perform a system upgrade to SAP HANA.

B.Use SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) with Database Migration Option (DMO) to migrate the system to SAP HANA on EC2.

C.Use AWS DataSync to copy the Sybase data files to EBS and attach to an EC2 instance running Sybase.

D.Use AWS DMS to migrate the Sybase database to Amazon RDS for Sybase.

AnswerB

DMO allows migrating from Sybase to HANA as part of a system update, reducing overhead and leveraging SAP expertise.

Why this answer

SAP supports Sybase ASE to SAP HANA migration as part of SAP Business Suite on HANA. Migrating to SAP HANA on AWS is a strategic move and reduces complexity. Using DMS for Sybase to RDS for Sybase is possible but Sybase ASE on RDS is not a managed service; it's an EC2-based deployment.

Option C is correct because moving to HANA is a common SAP migration path and reduces overhead. Option A is wrong because DMS cannot migrate to Sybase on RDS (RDS supports Sybase? Actually RDS does not support Sybase; only EC2). Option B is wrong because using AWS MGN for the database server retains Sybase on EC2, not reducing overhead.

Option D is wrong because DataSync is not for database replication.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a SAP database to Amazon RDS. The IAM policy shown in the exhibit is attached to a user. Which action is allowed by this policy?

A.Create a new RDS instance.

B.Modify the production SAP RDS instance.

C.Delete the production SAP RDS instance.

D.Only read RDS instances.

AnswerB

Modify is allowed under rds:*.

Why this answer

Option D is correct because the policy allows rds:* on all resources except the specific deny on DeleteDBInstance for the prod-sap-db. Therefore, the user can modify the production database. Option A is wrong because the deny on DeleteDBInstance for prod-sap-db prevents deletion.

Option B is wrong because the policy does not restrict to read-only. Option C is wrong because the policy does allow some write actions.

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174

MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS. The SAP application runs on a Windows Server with an MSSQL database. The migration must be completed within a strict 4-hour downtime window. The current database is 500 GB. Which migration strategy should be used to meet the downtime requirement?

A.Use SAP SWPM export/import to migrate the database

B.Use an SAP-certified backup/restore tool (e.g., Commvault) to restore to Amazon EC2 with MSSQL

C.Use AWS DMS with ongoing replication, then cutover

D.Use AWS CloudEndure Migration to replicate the entire server

AnswerB

Backup/restore can be faster and is supported for MSSQL on EC2.

Why this answer

Using SAP HANA System Replication is not applicable because the source is MSSQL. Option A is incorrect because SAP SWPM export/import is time-consuming and may exceed 4 hours. Option B is incorrect because AWS DMS may not fully support SAP-specific schemas and could have compatibility issues.

Option D is incorrect because AWS CloudEndure Migration is for server migration, not database-specific optimized transfer.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database to AWS. Which TWO of the following are valid options for running SAP HANA on AWS? (Choose 2)

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon RDS for SAP HANA

B.Amazon EC2 instances with Amazon EBS storage

C.AWS Lambda

D.AWS Fargate

E.AWS HANA Large Instances (bare metal)

AnswersB, E

EC2 with EBS is a common deployment option.

Why this answer

SAP HANA can run on EC2 instances with EBS or on AWS HANA Large Instances. RDS for SAP HANA is not available. Lightsail is not suitable for HANA.

Fargate is for containers.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is planning to migrate a critical application to AWS using the 7 Rs migration strategy. The application is currently running on a large VMware VM. Which THREE strategies are appropriate for this migration? (Choose three.)

Select 3 answers

A.Rehost: Use AWS VM Import/Export to migrate the VM to EC2

B.Retire: Decommission the application as it is no longer needed

C.Refactor: Re-architect the application to use microservices

D.Replatform: Migrate to Amazon RDS for the database layer

E.Retain: Keep the application on-premises

AnswersA, C, D

Direct lift-and-shift of the VM.

Why this answer

Rehost (A) is appropriate because AWS VM Import/Export allows you to migrate VMware VMs directly to Amazon EC2 as AMIs, enabling a lift-and-shift migration with minimal changes. This is a core 7 Rs strategy for moving existing virtualized workloads to AWS.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse Retire with decommissioning an application that is still needed, or assume Retain is a valid migration strategy when the requirement is to move to AWS.

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MCQmedium

An SAP system on AWS is experiencing performance issues. The system uses a shared file system (SAP transport directory) mounted from an NFS server. During migration, the team wants to improve performance and reduce complexity. Which AWS service should replace the NFS server?

A.Amazon S3 with S3FS

B.Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

C.AWS Storage Gateway (file gateway)

D.Amazon EFS

AnswerD

EFS provides a scalable, managed NFS file system that is ideal for SAP transport directories.

Why this answer

Option B is correct because Amazon EFS provides a scalable NFS file system that can be shared across multiple EC2 instances. Option A is wrong because Amazon S3 is not a file system. Option C is wrong because AWS Storage Gateway provides file shares but adds complexity.

Option D is wrong because Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is for Windows workloads, not SAP typically.

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MCQhard

A company is using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to migrate an SAP HANA database from on-premises to Amazon RDS for SAP HANA. The migration task fails with the error shown. Which step should the administrator take to resolve this?

A.Change the source database character set to ISO-8859-1.

B.Modify the DMS task to include character set conversion settings.

C.Create a new RDS instance with the correct character set.

D.Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) instead of DMS.

AnswerB

DMS supports character set conversion.

Why this answer

The error indicates a character set mismatch. DMS can convert character sets if configured properly. Option A is wrong because creating a new RDS instance takes time and may not be necessary if the target can be altered.

Option B is wrong because modifying the source is not practical. Option D is wrong because DMS can handle conversion; the task failed due to configuration.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a large SAP landscape to AWS. The migration plan includes using AWS CloudEndure Migration for the application servers. However, the SAP database requires a different approach. Which database migration method is recommended for an SAP HANA database?

A.Use AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) to convert the HANA schema.

B.Use AWS CloudEndure Migration for both application and database servers.

C.Use AWS DMS with Oracle as a source and HANA as target.

D.Use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR).

AnswerD

HSR is the native HANA replication method.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is the recommended method for migrating HANA databases with minimal downtime. Option A is wrong because CloudEndure is for block-level replication, not database-aware. Option B is wrong because DMS does not support HANA as a source.

Option D is wrong because SCT is not for HANA-to-HANA migration.

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MCQmedium

An organization is migrating their SAP ERP system to AWS and needs to set up a disaster recovery (DR) site in another AWS region. They want to use AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) for SAP HANA. The source HANA system is running on-premises on a physical server. They have installed the DRS agent on the source server. During the initial replication, they notice that the data transfer is very slow. What should they do to improve replication speed?

A.Switch to asynchronous replication mode

B.Use Amazon RDS for HANA as the DR target instead of EC2

C.Increase the size of the staging area subnet

D.Increase the number of concurrent data streams in the DRS agent configuration

AnswerD

More streams can utilize available bandwidth better.

Why this answer

Option D is correct because DRS can use multiple parallel connections (concurrent streams) to improve throughput. Option A is wrong because RDS is a managed service, not for DR of on-premises HANA. Option B is wrong because increasing staging area size does not improve speed.

Option C is wrong because changing to asynchronous mode may cause data loss.

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MCQhard

During the migration of an SAP ERP system to AWS, the SAP application team reports that after migrating the database to Amazon RDS for SAP HANA, batch jobs that previously ran in 2 hours now take 5 hours. The system uses AWS Direct Connect with adequate bandwidth. Which action is most likely to resolve this performance issue?

A.Enable Multi-AZ deployment for RDS.

B.Increase the RDS instance size and storage IOPS.

C.Reduce the automated backup retention period.

D.Increase the Direct Connect bandwidth.

AnswerB

Larger instance provides more CPU and memory for HANA.

Why this answer

SAP HANA on RDS uses a single-AZ deployment by default; enabling Multi-AZ adds a standby but does not improve performance. However, the most impactful change is increasing the instance size (compute and memory) to match the on-premises capacity. Option A is wrong because RDS Multi-AZ does not improve performance.

Option B is wrong because the bandwidth is already adequate. Option D is wrong because reducing backup retention does not affect runtime performance.

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MCQeasy

During an SAP migration, the team needs to transfer a large number of small files (SAP transport requests) from on-premises to AWS. Which AWS service is most cost-effective for this transfer?

A.AWS Transfer Family (SFTP)

B.AWS Snowmobile

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Snowcone

AnswerD

Snowcone is a small, portable device for offline data transfer, suitable for smaller datasets.

Why this answer

Option B is correct because AWS Snowcone is a small, rugged device suitable for transferring small amounts of data or small files. Option A is wrong because AWS Snowmobile is for exabytes of data. Option C is wrong because AWS DataSync is for large datasets over network.

Option D is wrong because AWS Transfer Family is for file transfer workflows, not bulk data movement.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses IBM DB2 as the database and is 2 TB in size. The company wants to use the SAP BW/4HANA version on AWS. The migration must be completed within a 72-hour window. The company has a 1 Gbps AWS Direct Connect connection. The migration team decides to use the SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) with the Database Migration Option (DMO) to migrate and upgrade to BW/4HANA. During the migration, they encounter an error that the source DB2 database has a tablespace that uses automatic storage and is larger than 2 TB. The SUM DMO tool stops with an error indicating insufficient space in the target SAP HANA database. The target SAP HANA system is provisioned with 1 TB of memory and 2 TB of disk storage. The team needs to proceed with the migration. Which action should the team take to resolve this issue?

A.Use AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS) to migrate the data directly to SAP HANA, bypassing SUM DMO.

B.Increase the disk storage of the SAP HANA instance to at least 2.5 TB to accommodate the migrated data.

C.Compress the DB2 database on the source side to reduce its size before migration.

D.Split the migration into two phases: migrate the data using AWS DMS first, then use SUM for the upgrade.

AnswerB

Increasing disk storage provides the necessary space for the migration.

Why this answer

The source database is larger than the target HANA disk storage. The team needs to increase the HANA disk size to accommodate the migration. Option B is wrong because splitting the migration into chunks is complex and not standard.

Option C is wrong because DB2 compression may not help if the issue is tablespace size. Option D is wrong because AWS DMS does not support HANA.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating their SAP environment using AWS Launch Wizard. Which THREE prerequisites must be met before using Launch Wizard for SAP deployment? (Choose 3)

Select 3 answers

A.An AWS account with appropriate permissions.

B.A pre-configured Amazon S3 bucket for SAP media.

C.A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configured with subnets.

D.An existing SAP license.

E.IAM roles with permissions to create resources.

AnswersA, C, E

You need an AWS account to use Launch Wizard.

Why this answer

Launch Wizard requires an AWS account, IAM permissions, and a VPC. It does not require an existing SAP license or S3 bucket, though these may be needed later. EC2 instances are created by the wizard.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP environment and wants to automate the provisioning of infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Which AWS service should they use to define and deploy AWS resources?

A.AWS OpsWorks

B.AWS CodeDeploy

C.AWS CloudFormation

D.AWS Elastic Beanstalk

AnswerC

CloudFormation allows you to define and provision AWS infrastructure declaratively.

Why this answer

AWS CloudFormation allows you to define infrastructure as code. OpsWorks is for configuration management. Elastic Beanstalk is for application deployment.

CodeDeploy is for code deployment.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS. The system has a custom ABAP code that uses RFC calls to an external system. The company wants to test the migrated system in a sandbox environment before the final cutover. What is the best practice for handling the RFC connections during testing?

A.Create a separate sandbox environment that is isolated from production and uses mock endpoints for RFC calls.

B.Use the same RFC destinations as production but disable the external system.

C.Set up a VPN between the sandbox and the external system to test real connectivity.

D.Configure the sandbox to use the production RFC endpoints but with read-only access.

AnswerA

Isolation prevents unintended effects on production.

Why this answer

Option A is correct because using a sandbox environment disconnected from the production system prevents accidental data changes or impacts. Options B, C, D are incorrect because they either involve production connections or are not best practices.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP Business Suite system to AWS. The system runs on AIX on IBM Power Systems. The company wants to rehost the system on AWS using a lift-and-shift approach. Which AWS service can replicate the AIX operating system to run on AWS?

A.AWS CloudEndure Migration

B.AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)

C.AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)

D.AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)

AnswerD

AWS MGN supports AIX via the AWS Replication Agent for lift-and-shift.

Why this answer

Option C is correct. AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) supports agent-based migration for AIX via the AWS Replication Agent. Option A (AWS CloudEndure Migration) has been rebranded as AWS MGN.

Option B (AWS SMS) does not support AIX. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases, not OS.

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MCQhard

An IAM policy for a migration team is shown in the exhibit. The team is unable to start a DMS replication task. What is the most likely missing permission?

A.dms:CreateReplicationInstance and dms:CreateEndpoint

B.s3:ListBucket

C.kms:Decrypt

D.ec2:CreateNetworkInterface

AnswerA

DMS needs these to set up the migration infrastructure.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because DMS requires permissions to create and manage DMS resources like replication instances, endpoints, and subnet groups. The policy lacks 'dms:CreateReplicationInstance' and 'dms:CreateEndpoint' which are necessary for the task to function. Option A is wrong because S3 permissions are present.

Option B is wrong because EC2 Describe actions are present. Option D is wrong because KMS is not mentioned and may not be needed.

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MCQmedium

A company is using AWS DMS to migrate an SAP database. The full load is complete, but the CDC latency is high. Which step should the company take to reduce latency?

A.Increase the compute capacity of the DMS replication instance.

B.Increase the size of the target database instance.

C.Restart the DMS replication task.

D.Disable change data capture (CDC) on the source database.

AnswerA

A larger replication instance can process CDC faster.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because increasing the instance size of the DMS replication instance can improve performance and reduce CDC latency. Option A is wrong because disabling logging would break CDC. Option B is wrong because increasing the target database size may help but not directly reduce DMS latency.

Option D is wrong because restarting the task may cause temporary downtime but does not address the root cause.

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MCQmedium

An AWS IAM policy is attached to a role used by an SAP migration tool. The migration fails because the tool cannot create EC2 instances. What is the missing permission?

A.ec2:DescribeImages

B.ec2:RunInstances

C.ec2:AllocateAddress

D.ec2:CreateVolume

AnswerB

RunInstances is required to create new EC2 instances.

Why this answer

The policy allows Describe, Start, Stop, and volume operations but does not include 'ec2:RunInstances' which is required to create instances. 'ec2:CreateVolume' is not needed if attaching existing volumes. 'ec2:Describe*' is not sufficient.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating a SAP HANA database to AWS. Which storage configuration is recommended for SAP HANA to meet performance requirements?

A.Amazon EC2 instance store volumes

B.Amazon S3 as a block device

C.Amazon EBS gp2 volumes

D.Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes

AnswerD

io2 Block Express offers high IOPS and low latency.

Why this answer

Option B is correct because SAP HANA requires high IOPS and low latency, which is best provided by EBS io2 Block Express volumes. Option A is wrong because gp2 does not provide consistent high IOPS. Option C is wrong because instance store is ephemeral.

Option D is wrong because S3 is not block storage and cannot be used for database files.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor the performance of an SAP HANA database on AWS? (Select TWO.)

Select 2 answers

A.AWS Trusted Advisor

B.Amazon CloudWatch

C.AWS X-Ray

D.Amazon RDS Performance Insights

E.AWS Config

AnswersB, D

CloudWatch collects metrics and logs from EC2 instances and can monitor HANA.

Why this answer

Options A and D are correct. Amazon CloudWatch can monitor metrics like CPU and memory. Amazon RDS Performance Insights provides database-specific metrics.

Option B is wrong because AWS Trusted Advisor provides best-practice checks, not performance monitoring. Option C is wrong because AWS X-Ray is for tracing distributed applications. Option E is wrong because AWS Config is for configuration auditing.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS. The SAP application servers use a shared /sapmnt filesystem. Which AWS storage solution is most suitable for this shared filesystem with high availability?

A.Amazon S3 with a mount point

B.Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

C.Amazon EBS with Multi-Attach enabled

D.Amazon EFS

AnswerD

EFS provides a shared NFS filesystem with high availability.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because Amazon EFS is a managed NFS filesystem that is highly available and can be shared across multiple EC2 instances. Option A is wrong because EBS volumes cannot be attached to multiple instances except with special configurations. Option B is wrong because S3 is object storage, not a filesystem.

Option D is wrong because FSx for Windows is for Windows-based workloads, not Linux/SAP.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS using an SAP-certified backup/restore method. After restoring the database to Amazon RDS for SAP ASE, the SAP application fails to start with an error 'database connection refused'. The security group allows inbound traffic from the application server. What is the most likely cause?

A.The RDS instance is in a 'stopped' state

B.The security group does not allow outbound traffic

C.The SAP application is using the wrong database hostname or port

D.The RDS instance is in a different VPC than the application server

AnswerC

After migration, the hostname/port may differ; need to update SAP profile.

Why this answer

Option A is incorrect because the security group is configured correctly. Option B is incorrect because the DB instance is in the same VPC. Option C is correct because the RDS instance might have a different endpoint than the hostname used by the SAP application; the hostname resolution must match.

Option D is incorrect because the RDS instance is running as expected.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to migrate its SAP BusinessObjects system to AWS. The system includes a CMS database that runs on Microsoft SQL Server. The company wants to use AWS DMS to migrate the database with minimal downtime. Which migration method should they use?

A.Snapshot restore to Amazon RDS

B.Full load with one-time restore

C.Full load with ongoing replication (change data capture)

D.Full load only

AnswerC

Ongoing replication syncs changes, minimizing downtime.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because ongoing replication (change data capture) allows DMS to keep the target database in sync with the source, minimizing downtime. Options A, B, D are incorrect because full load only, one-time restore, or snapshot restore do not minimize downtime.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an on-premises Microsoft SQL Server database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server. The database is 5 TB and the migration must be completed within a 2-hour downtime window. Which AWS service should be used to perform the initial full load and then replicate ongoing changes?

A.AWS Snowball Edge

B.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

C.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

D.AWS DataSync

AnswerB

Supports full load and ongoing replication.

Why this answer

AWS DMS can perform a full load and then continuously replicate changes. Option A (AWS DataSync) is for file transfers. Option B (AWS MGN) is for server migration.

Option D (AWS Snowball Edge) is for large data transfer but does not support ongoing replication.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating a SAP system to AWS and wants to use AWS Systems Manager for patching. Which TWO prerequisites are required to use AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager?

Select 2 answers

A.The EC2 instance must be in a public subnet.

B.The EC2 instance must be running Amazon Linux 2.

C.The AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) must be installed on the EC2 instance.

D.An IAM role with permissions for Systems Manager must be attached to the EC2 instance.

E.A maintenance window must be configured with a reboot option.

AnswersC, D

SSM Agent is required for Systems Manager to manage the instance.

Why this answer

Correct options are A and D. The SSM Agent must be installed and running on the EC2 instances, and the instances must have an IAM role that grants Systems Manager permissions. Option B is wrong because Patch Manager does not require the instance to be in a public subnet.

Option C is wrong because Patch Manager works with both Amazon Linux and Windows. Option E is wrong because Patch Manager does not require a reboot schedule.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating its SAP application from on-premises to AWS. The SAP application uses a shared file system (NFS) for transport directories. Which AWS service should the company use to replace the on-premises NFS?

A.Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

B.Amazon S3

C.Amazon EBS

D.Amazon EFS

AnswerD

Amazon EFS supports NFS and can be shared across instances for SAP transport directories.

Why this answer

Option A is correct because Amazon EFS provides a scalable NFS file system that can be shared across multiple EC2 instances. Option B is wrong because Amazon S3 is object storage, not a file system. Option C is wrong because Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is for SMB, not NFS for Linux.

Option D is wrong because Amazon EBS is block storage attached to a single instance.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS using the SAP S/4HANA migration approach. They need to replicate the source system continuously to the target before cutover. Which AWS service should be used for this continuous replication?

A.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

B.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

D.AWS CloudEndure Migration

AnswerC

DMS supports continuous replication for SAP migrations.

Why this answer

AWS DMS can perform ongoing replication from SAP systems to target databases. Option A is correct. Option B (SCT) is for schema conversion only.

Option C (SMS) is for server-level migration. Option D (CloudEndure) is for disaster recovery, not SAP-specific migration.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database to AWS. The database must be backed up automatically. Which TWO AWS services can be used for this purpose? (Choose 2.)

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon RDS

B.Amazon S3

C.AWS Database Migration Service

D.AWS Backup

E.Amazon EFS

AnswersB, D

SAP HANA can back up directly to S3 using the S3 API.

Why this answer

Amazon S3 is correct because it can be used as a target for SAP HANA backup and recovery using the SAP HANA Backup to S3 feature, which allows direct backup of HANA databases to S3 buckets via the SAP HANA Studio or hdbsql commands. AWS Backup is correct because it provides a fully managed backup service that can automate and centralize backups of SAP HANA databases running on Amazon EC2 instances, using the AWS Backup console or API to create and manage backup policies.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) as a backup tool because it can replicate data, but DMS is for migration and continuous replication, not for creating point-in-time backups of SAP HANA databases.

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MCQhard

A global company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS. The system runs SAP ECC on IBM AIX with Oracle Database. The company plans to move to SAP S/4HANA on AWS. The source system is 5 TB in size. The network bandwidth between the on-premises data center and AWS is 100 Mbps. The migration must be completed within a 2-week window with minimal downtime. The company has a SAP license that allows running S/4HANA on certified hardware. They have already used AWS SCT to convert the database schema to SAP HANA-compatible format. They now need to execute the data migration. The team is considering the following options: Option A: Use AWS DMS with ongoing replication from Oracle to HANA, then perform a final cutover. Option B: Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the Oracle backup files to AWS, then restore to HANA. Option C: Use AWS DataSync to copy the Oracle data files to Amazon EFS, then import into HANA. Option D: Use SAP HANA system replication from the source Oracle database to the target HANA database. Which option is the most feasible and efficient for this migration?

A.Use SAP HANA system replication from the source Oracle database to the target HANA database

B.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the Oracle backup files to AWS, then restore to HANA

C.Use AWS DataSync to copy the Oracle data files to Amazon EFS, then import into HANA

D.Use AWS DMS with ongoing replication from Oracle to HANA, then perform a final cutover

AnswerD

DMS supports heterogeneous migrations and ongoing replication to minimize downtime.

Why this answer

Option A is the most feasible because AWS DMS can handle the heterogeneous migration from Oracle to HANA, and the ongoing replication minimizes downtime. Option B is inefficient because restoring from backup may not support ongoing replication and adds complexity. Option C (DataSync) is for files, not databases.

Option D (HANA system replication) requires the source to be HANA, not Oracle.

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MCQhard

An SAP administrator runs the AWS CLI command shown in the exhibit. The SAP application is experiencing performance issues. The administrator notices that one instance is stopped. What is the most likely impact of this on the SAP landscape?

A.The SAP system will be fully functional as long as the database is running.

B.The running instance will automatically take over the workload.

C.The stopped instance will continue to incur charges.

D.The SAP application will be unavailable or have reduced capacity.

AnswerD

A stopped application server cannot serve requests.

Why this answer

If the SAP application server is stopped, the application will be unavailable or degraded. The database is not shown. Stopped instances do not incur compute charges.

Instance type mismatch is not the issue; the running instance is larger.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP system from an Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle using AWS DMS. The DMS task fails with the error shown in the exhibit. What is the most likely cause?

A.The DMS replication instance does not have network access to the source database.

B.The source endpoint credentials are incorrect.

C.The DMS task requires additional IAM permissions.

D.The target endpoint is not configured correctly.

AnswerB

ORA-01017 indicates invalid username or password.

Why this answer

The error indicates invalid username/password for the source Oracle database. The source endpoint credentials are incorrect. The DMS replication instance may not have network access, but the error is a login failure.

The target endpoint is not the issue.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP NetWeaver system to AWS using the AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN). The source server runs SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 SP5. After the cutover, the SAP application fails to start with an error indicating that the hostname resolution fails. The target EC2 instance has the same hostname as the source. What is the most likely cause?

A.The network configuration file /etc/sysconfig/network was not replicated

B.The /etc/hosts file on the target instance still references the source server's old private IP address

C.The source server's operating system is not supported by AWS MGN

D.The target instance is not registered in Amazon Route 53 private hosted zone

AnswerB

After migration, the target instance gets a new IP; /etc/hosts must be updated to reflect the new IP.

Why this answer

Option D is correct. AWS MGN does not automatically replicate the /etc/hosts file; after migration, the new instance's private IP changes, so /etc/hosts must be updated. Option A is incorrect because AWS MGN supports SLES.

Option B is incorrect because AWS MGN replicates the entire OS disk including /etc/sysconfig/network. Option C is incorrect because Route 53 is not required for internal hostname resolution.

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MCQmedium

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is creating an IAM policy for a user who will manage SAP application servers during migration. The policy currently allows starting and stopping EC2 instances. What additional permission is required to allow the user to terminate instances?

A.ec2:ModifyInstanceAttribute

B.ec2:TerminateInstances

C.ec2:RebootInstances

D.ec2:DeleteInstances

AnswerB

TerminateInstances is the correct action for terminating EC2 instances.

Why this answer

The action 'ec2:TerminateInstances' is needed to terminate instances. Option A (ec2:DeleteInstances) is not a valid action. Option C (ec2:ModifyInstanceAttribute) is unrelated.

Option D (ec2:RebootInstances) is for reboot.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating a legacy on-premises application to AWS. The application uses a MySQL database with a complex stored procedure that runs every hour and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The company wants to minimize downtime during migration. Which TWO approaches should the company use to migrate the database?

Select 2 answers

A.Use AWS DMS with a full load only, without ongoing replication, and schedule a cutover window.

B.Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) with ongoing replication from the source MySQL database to an Amazon RDS for MySQL instance.

C.Set up an Amazon Aurora MySQL DB cluster and use AWS DMS with the on-premises MySQL database as the source and the Aurora cluster as the target, enabling ongoing replication.

D.Take a full database dump using mysqldump and import it into an Amazon RDS for MySQL instance during a planned maintenance window.

E.Create an Amazon RDS for MySQL read replica from the on-premises database.

AnswersB, C

This approach minimizes downtime by continuously replicating changes until cutover.

Why this answer

Option B is correct because AWS DMS with ongoing replication allows continuous synchronization from the source MySQL database to Amazon RDS for MySQL, minimizing downtime during migration. The complex stored procedure that runs hourly and takes 10 minutes is handled seamlessly as DMS captures ongoing changes, enabling a controlled cutover with minimal disruption.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often assume mysqldump or a full-load-only DMS task is sufficient for minimizing downtime, overlooking the need for ongoing replication to handle continuous changes during the migration window.

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MCQhard

During a migration of an SAP ERP system to AWS, the team notices that the SAP application performance is slow on the new EC2 instances. The instance type is correct for SAP certification. What is the most likely cause?

A.Instances are in different placement groups

B.Incorrect EC2 instance type

C.Security group rules are blocking traffic

D.EBS volumes are not provisioned with enough IOPS

AnswerD

Insufficient IOPS leads to storage bottlenecks and slow performance.

Why this answer

Storage performance, specifically IOPS, often impacts SAP performance. Even if the instance type is correct, if the EBS volumes are not provisioned with sufficient IOPS, performance will suffer. Option D is correct.

Option A (incorrect instance type) is not the issue. Option B (placement group) could be an issue but is less likely. Option C (security group) wouldn't cause performance issues.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and wants to ensure that the migration does not violate any SAP licensing requirements. Which of the following is a correct licensing consideration?

A.SAP licenses are based on the number of AWS accounts used

B.SAP licenses must be purchased separately from SAP or an SAP partner

C.SAP licenses are automatically included when you use AWS Launch Wizard

D.SAP licenses are not required for non-production environments in AWS

AnswerB

Customers need to bring their own SAP licenses.

Why this answer

Option B is correct because SAP requires that customers have proper licenses for all systems, including production and non-production, running on AWS. Option A is wrong because AWS does not provide SAP licenses by default. Option C is wrong because SAP licensing is based on the number of users or processor cores, not on the AWS account.

Option D is wrong because SAP licensing is required for all environments.

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MCQhard

Refer to the exhibit. An SAP administrator is creating an IAM policy for a migration user who will use AWS DMS to migrate an SAP database to Amazon RDS. The migration also requires reading from an S3 bucket containing source database export files and writing the DMS logs to another S3 bucket. The policy above is attached. Which required permission is MISSING from this policy?

A.dms:TestConnection

B.s3:ListBucket

C.rds:ModifyDBInstance

D.dms:CreateEndpoint

AnswerD

DMS requires CreateEndpoint to define source and target databases.

Why this answer

DMS needs the dms:CreateEndpoint permission to create source and target endpoints. The policy includes dms:CreateReplicationTask but not dms:CreateEndpoint. Option A is wrong because s3:ListBucket is not strictly required if the user knows the object keys.

Option B is wrong because rds:ModifyDBInstance is not needed. Option D is wrong because dms:TestConnection is for testing but not required for creating tasks.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a legacy on-premises application to AWS. The application requires static IP addresses for its clients to whitelist. The migration strategy includes using an Application Load Balancer (ALB) to distribute traffic across multiple EC2 instances in an Auto Scaling group. The clients require a fixed set of IP addresses to whitelist. Which solution meets the requirement?

A.Use AWS Global Accelerator with the Application Load Balancer as an endpoint.

B.Use an Application Load Balancer and assign Elastic IP addresses to it.

C.Use a Network Load Balancer with Elastic IP addresses.

D.Launch EC2 instances with Elastic IPs and place them behind a NAT Gateway.

AnswerC

NLB supports static IP addresses via Elastic IPs, meeting the whitelisting requirement.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because a Network Load Balancer (NLB) supports static IP addresses via Elastic IP (EIP) assignment per Availability Zone, which allows clients to whitelist a fixed set of IPs. The ALB, by contrast, does not support static IP assignment; its DNS name resolves to dynamic IPs that can change. Using an NLB with EIPs meets the requirement for a fixed whitelist while still distributing traffic to the ALB or directly to EC2 instances.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates assume an Application Load Balancer can be assigned Elastic IPs because they are familiar with assigning EIPs to EC2 instances, but ALBs do not support static IP assignment at all, making the NLB the only correct choice for fixed whitelist IPs.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because AWS Global Accelerator provides two static IP addresses but is an overlay service that still requires an endpoint (like an ALB or NLB) to receive traffic; it does not replace the need for a load balancer with static IPs, and the ALB itself still lacks static IPs. Option B is wrong because an Application Load Balancer cannot be assigned Elastic IP addresses; ALBs are designed to be internet-facing via a DNS name with dynamic IPs, and attaching EIPs is not supported. Option D is wrong because launching EC2 instances with Elastic IPs and placing them behind a NAT Gateway does not provide a load-balanced, highly available frontend; the NAT Gateway is used for outbound traffic, not inbound, and the EIPs would be tied to individual instances, not a single whitelistable set.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS and wants to use an existing AWS Direct Connect connection for the migration. The on-premises network team reports that the Direct Connect link is consistently at 80% utilization during business hours. What should the company do to ensure a successful migration without impacting production traffic?

A.Increase the bandwidth of the Direct Connect link.

B.Use AWS Site-to-Site VPN over the internet as an alternative.

C.Schedule the migration during off-peak hours to avoid high utilization.

D.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the data physically.

AnswerC

Off-peak hours ensure minimal impact on production traffic.

Why this answer

The correct approach is to schedule the migration during off-peak hours when the link utilization is lower to avoid congestion. Increasing bandwidth may not be feasible immediately. Using VPN over the internet may add latency and security concerns.

Snowball is for large data volumes, but if the data volume is manageable, off-peak migration is simpler.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating a large SAP HANA database (5 TB) from on-premises to AWS. The migration must have minimal downtime and use AWS DMS for ongoing replication. Which TWO actions should be taken to ensure the migration completes successfully? (Choose 2.)

Select 2 answers

A.Use a t2.large instance for the DMS replication instance to reduce cost

B.Use Amazon S3 as an intermediate target for initial load

C.Provision a large EC2 instance for the DMS replication instance (e.g., x1e.32xlarge)

D.Enable Multi-AZ on the target RDS instance

E.Disable automatic backup retention on the target database

AnswersC, D

Large instance classes provide the necessary memory and CPU for large database migrations.

Why this answer

Options B and D are correct. Option B: Using a large EC2 instance class (e.g., x1e.32xlarge) ensures sufficient memory and compute for DMS replication tasks. Option D: Enabling Multi-AZ for the target RDS instance provides high availability but does not directly impact migration performance.

Option A is wrong because DMS does not support direct S3 as a target for HANA. Option C is wrong because disabling backup retention can reduce storage overhead but is not a best practice for production. Option E is wrong because using t2 instances may not have enough network throughput.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating its SAP system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses a shared filesystem (NFS) for transport directories and logs. The company wants to use AWS storage services to provide a similar shared filesystem. Which storage solution is MOST appropriate for this migration?

A.Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)

B.Amazon S3 with a mount point via s3fs-fuse

C.Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

D.Amazon EBS with multi-attach enabled

AnswerA

EFS provides a scalable NFS filesystem that can be shared across multiple EC2 instances.

Why this answer

Amazon EFS provides a managed NFS filesystem that can be mounted by multiple EC2 instances, suitable for SAP transport directories. Option A is wrong because Amazon S3 is object storage, not a POSIX filesystem. Option B is wrong because Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is for SMB, not NFS.

Option D is wrong because EBS volumes cannot be shared across multiple instances without additional complexity.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a SAP system to AWS and needs to ensure that the database migration from SAP ASE to Amazon Aurora is successful with minimal downtime. Which AWS service should be used?

A.AWS Snowball Edge

B.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

AnswerD

DMS supports heterogeneous migrations and ongoing replication.

Why this answer

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is the correct choice because it supports heterogeneous migrations from SAP ASE (Sybase) to Amazon Aurora with minimal downtime. DMS can continuously replicate ongoing changes from the source database to the target using change data capture (CDC), allowing the source system to remain operational during the migration and enabling a cutover with only a brief outage.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse AWS DMS with AWS DataSync, assuming DataSync can handle database migrations, but DataSync is strictly for file-based data transfers and lacks the heterogeneous database replication capabilities required for SAP ASE to Aurora.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A (AWS Snowball Edge) is wrong because it is a physical data transfer device designed for large-scale offline data migrations, not for live database replication with minimal downtime, and it cannot perform ongoing CDC from SAP ASE to Aurora. Option B (AWS Server Migration Service) is wrong because it is used for migrating on-premises virtual machines to AWS as AMIs, not for database-level migrations between different database engines. Option C (AWS DataSync) is wrong because it is optimized for moving large volumes of file data over the network (e.g., NFS/SMB shares) and does not support heterogeneous database replication or CDC for SAP ASE to Aurora.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and needs to ensure high availability for the SAP Central Services (ASCS). The solution must support automatic failover in the event of an instance failure. Which AWS architecture meets these requirements?

A.Deploy ASCS on Amazon RDS Multi-AZ

B.Deploy two EC2 instances in different Availability Zones with a shared Amazon EFS filesystem and use Route53 health checks for failover

C.Use AWS Global Accelerator with a static IP

D.Deploy a single EC2 instance with a large EBS volume

AnswerB

This is the standard architecture for ASCS HA on AWS.

Why this answer

SAP ASCS high availability on AWS is achieved using a cluster spanning two Availability Zones with a shared EFS filesystem for the /sapmnt and /usr/sap/trans directories. AWS does not support cluster-based floating IPs, so Route53 health checks are used for failover. Option A (Multi-AZ RDS) is for databases.

Option B (AWS Global Accelerator) is for traffic routing. Option C (Two EC2 instances in an Auto Scaling group with EFS) is the correct approach. Option D (Single EC2 with EBS) lacks high availability.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating a large SAP ERP system to AWS using SAP HANA. They want to minimize downtime and ensure consistency. Which three approaches should they combine? (Choose THREE.)

Select 3 answers

A.Use AWS Snowball Edge for the initial data transfer

B.Use AWS DataSync for ongoing replication

C.Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) for server replication

D.Use AWS DMS for ongoing change data capture

E.Set up SAP HANA system replication between source and target

AnswersA, D, E

Snowball handles large initial data efficiently.

Why this answer

Combining these three provides a comprehensive migration: initial load via Snowball for large data, ongoing replication via DMS, and using SAP HANA system replication for HA during cutover. Option A is for initial load. Option C is for ongoing changes.

Option D is for HA. Option B is redundant if using DMS. Option E is not a migration tool.

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MCQhard

A team is migrating an Oracle database to Amazon RDS for MySQL using AWS DMS with ongoing replication (CDC). The initial load succeeded, but the CDC task fails with the error shown in the exhibit. The source Oracle database is on-premises. Which action should the team take to resolve the issue?

A.Configure binary logging on the target MySQL RDS instance.

B.Stop and restart the DMS task to clear the error.

C.Switch the target database to Amazon RDS for Oracle to maintain compatibility.

D.Connect to the source Oracle database and enable full supplemental logging by executing the command: ALTER DATABASE ADD SUPPLEMENTAL LOG DATA (ALL) COLUMNS;

AnswerD

This command enables the required logging for CDC to work.

Why this answer

AWS DMS requires full supplemental logging on the source Oracle database to capture all column values for CDC (ongoing replication). Without it, DMS cannot reconstruct the complete row changes from the redo logs, causing the CDC task to fail. Enabling full supplemental logging with `ALTER DATABASE ADD SUPPLEMENTAL LOG DATA (ALL) COLUMNS;` ensures that every column is logged, allowing DMS to replicate all changes correctly.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often assume the issue is on the target side (e.g., binary logging) or that a simple restart will fix transient errors, but AWS DMS CDC failures from Oracle almost always point to missing supplemental logging on the source.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because binary logging is a MySQL-specific feature for replication, and the target RDS for MySQL already has it enabled by default; the issue is on the source Oracle side, not the target. Option B is wrong because stopping and restarting the DMS task will not resolve the underlying missing supplemental logging; the error will recur immediately. Option C is wrong because switching the target to RDS for Oracle would avoid the supplemental logging requirement but is an unnecessary and costly workaround that does not fix the root cause; the migration to MySQL is the stated goal.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database to AWS. They have set up HANA System Replication (HSR) between the on-premises primary and an AWS secondary. The initial data synchronization is complete, but during the final cutover, the replication breaks due to network latency. What should the company do to complete the migration successfully?

A.Perform a manual takeover to promote the AWS secondary to primary.

B.Set up a new HSR connection with a different port.

C.Increase the HSR timeout settings on the primary.

D.Restart the initial synchronization from scratch.

AnswerA

This completes the cutover and makes the AWS system the new primary.

Why this answer

The correct action is to perform a manual failover using HSR takeover, which will promote the AWS secondary to primary and allow the system to continue. Increasing timeout may not resolve underlying latency. Restarting replication will take time.

Setting up a new replication is unnecessary.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and needs to transfer a large amount of data (10 TB) from the on-premises data center to AWS. Which TWO AWS services can be used for this data transfer?

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration

B.AWS DataSync

C.AWS CloudFormation

D.AWS Snowball

E.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

AnswersB, D

DataSync can transfer data over the network efficiently.

Why this answer

Options A and B are correct. AWS Snowball is a physical device for large-scale offline data transfer. AWS DataSync can transfer data over the network efficiently.

Option C is wrong because Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration speeds up S3 uploads over the internet but is not a migration service. Option D is wrong because AWS DMS is for database migration. Option E is wrong because AWS CloudFormation is for infrastructure as code.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to migrate its SAP application to AWS and needs to ensure high availability for the SAP Central Services (ASCS). Which AWS feature should be used to achieve this?

A.Elastic Load Balancer (ELB)

B.Auto Scaling groups

C.Amazon Route 53 health checks with failover routing

D.Amazon CloudFront

AnswerC

Route 53 can monitor ASCS health and failover to a standby instance.

Why this answer

Amazon Route 53 with health checks and failover routing can redirect traffic to a secondary ASCS in case of failure, providing high availability. Option B (Auto Scaling) is for compute scaling, not HA. Option C (ELB) is for load balancing but not typically used for ASCS.

Option D (CloudFront) is a CDN.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO factors are most important to consider when planning the network connectivity for an SAP migration to AWS using AWS Direct Connect?

Select 2 answers

A.Number of VPC endpoints required.

B.Security group rules for the SAP application.

C.Latency and bandwidth requirements.

D.BGP routing configuration and failover.

E.IP address range for VPC subnets.

AnswersC, D

Direct Connect provides consistent latency and dedicated bandwidth.

Why this answer

The two most important factors are the latency and bandwidth requirements, and the routing configuration (BGP) for failover. Option A is important for performance; Option B is important for reliability. Option C is wrong because VPC endpoints are not a Direct Connect factor.

Option D is wrong because subnets are internal to VPC. Option E is wrong because security groups are not a Direct Connect factor.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is planning a migration of an SAP system to AWS. Which TWO factors should be considered when selecting the AWS Region for the migration?

Select 2 answers

A.Proximity to on-premises data center and end users

B.Number of Availability Zones

C.Data residency and compliance requirements

D.AWS service cost

E.Availability of specific instance types

AnswersA, C

Lower latency improves performance.

Why this answer

Proximity to users reduces latency. Compliance requirements may mandate specific regions. Cost varies but is not primary for region selection.

Instance availability is global. Service features may vary but are secondary.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a critical SAP HANA database to AWS and needs to ensure high availability. The SAP HANA system replication will be configured across two Availability Zones. Which AWS service should be used to automate the failover of the SAP HANA database?

A.Amazon Route 53

B.AWS CloudFormation

C.AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS)

D.AWS Backup

AnswerC

Automates recovery for SAP HANA.

Why this answer

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) can automate recovery for SAP HANA. Option A (AWS Backup) is for backup, not automated failover. Option B (AWS CloudFormation) is for infrastructure provisioning.

Option C (Amazon Route 53) can route traffic but does not automate database failover.

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MCQhard

An SAP administrator is migrating an SAP system to AWS and has launched an EC2 instance from an AMI. The administrator runs the command shown in the exhibit. Which statement is true about the root volume?

A.The root volume will be deleted when the instance is terminated.

B.The root volume is detached from the instance.

C.The root volume is encrypted.

D.The root volume is an instance store volume.

AnswerA

DeleteOnTermination is true.

Why this answer

Option C is correct because the output shows DeleteOnTermination is true, meaning the root volume will be deleted when the instance is terminated. Option A is wrong because the volume is not encrypted. Option B is wrong because the volume is attached to the instance.

Option D is wrong because the volume is an EBS volume, not instance store.

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MCQhard

An organization is migrating a SAP ERP system to AWS. The system has a requirement for high availability for the SAP Central Services (ASCS) instance. Which architecture should be used to meet this requirement?

A.Deploy the ASCS on a single EC2 instance with a Multi-AZ RDS database.

B.Deploy two ASCS instances in different Availability Zones with a shared Amazon EFS or FSx for Windows File Server and a floating IP using Route 53.

C.Deploy two ASCS instances in different Availability Zones with an EBS volume attached to both.

D.Use an Application Load Balancer to distribute traffic between two ASCS instances.

AnswerB

Shared storage and floating IP meet ASCS HA requirements.

Why this answer

Option D is correct because SAP ASCS requires a shared filesystem and a floating IP for high availability. AWS provides this using EFS or FSx for shared storage and a Route 53 health check with a secondary IP or an NLB with a static IP. Option A is wrong because Multi-AZ RDS is for databases, not ASCS.

Option B is wrong because ALB does not support floating IPs. Option C is wrong because EBS volumes cannot be attached to multiple instances simultaneously.

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