Quick Answer
The answer is Elastic IP address, along with Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication and a cluster manager. These three components form the foundation of SAP HANA high availability on AWS because synchronous replication ensures zero data loss between primary and standby nodes, the cluster manager automates failover detection and execution, and the Elastic IP provides a stable endpoint that seamlessly remaps to the standby instance during a failure. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding that database-level HA requires infrastructure redundancy and automated recovery, not just application-layer load balancing. A common trap is choosing an Application Load Balancer, but ALBs handle web traffic, not database failover—they are irrelevant for HANA’s internal replication. Another pitfall is selecting Single-AZ, which lacks fault tolerance entirely. For a memory tip, remember the three pillars of HANA HA: Sync, Cluster, Static IP—or simply “SCS” for Sync, Cluster, Static.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. 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 THREE components are required to set up a highly available SAP HANA database using AWS services? (Choose 3)
Application Load Balancer
Why wrong: ALB is for HTTP traffic, not database connections.
Single Availability Zone deployment
Why wrong: Single AZ is not highly available.
Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication
Ensures data is replicated across AZs.
Cluster manager (e.g., Pacemaker)
Manages failover between instances.
Elastic IP address
Provides a static IP that moves with failover.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication
Options A, B, and D are correct. A Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication (A) provides HA. A cluster manager (B) automates failover. An Elastic IP (D) provides a static IP for failover. Option C (Single AZ) does not provide HA. Option E (ALB) is not needed for database HA.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Application Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
ALB is for HTTP traffic, not database connections.
Single Availability Zone deployment
Why it's wrong here
Single AZ is not highly available.
Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication
Why this is correct
Ensures data is replicated across AZs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Cluster manager (e.g., Pacemaker)
Why this is correct
Manages failover between instances.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Elastic IP address
Why this is correct
Provides a static IP that moves with failover.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication — Options A, B, and D are correct. A Multi-AZ deployment with synchronous replication (A) provides HA. A cluster manager (B) automates failover. An Elastic IP (D) provides a static IP for failover. Option C (Single AZ) does not provide HA. Option E (ALB) is not needed for database HA.
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