PAS-C01 Memory (RAM) Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when selecting an EC2 instance type for an SAP HANA production system during migration? (Choose 3.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Memory (RAM) size relative to the HANA workload
Options A, D, and E are correct because SAP HANA is memory-intensive and requires sufficient RAM (A), high network throughput and low latency for data replication and client access (D), and must be run on instance types certified by SAP for HANA workloads (E). Option B is incorrect because GPU acceleration is not a requirement for standard SAP HANA production systems. Option C is incorrect because while EBS-optimized is recommended for consistent performance, it is not a primary selection factor compared to the others.
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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Memory (RAM) size relative to the HANA workload
Why this is correct
HANA is memory-bound; sufficient RAM is critical.
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GPU acceleration capabilities
Why it's wrong here
HANA does not require GPU.
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EBS-optimized by default
Why it's wrong here
EBS-optimized is important but not unique to HANA.
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Network throughput and latency
Why this is correct
HANA requires high network performance for replication and client access.
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SAP certification of the instance type
Why this is correct
Only SAP-certified instances are supported for production HANA.
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