The answer is AWS CloudFormation with a custom template, AWS Launch Wizard for SAP, and SAP Cloud Appliance Library. These three methods are valid because they provide purpose-built automation for deploying SAP HANA on AWS, handling the complex orchestration of compute, storage, and networking prerequisites. CloudFormation allows you to define infrastructure as code for repeatable HANA installations, Launch Wizard offers a guided, best-practice deployment wizard, and SAP Cloud Appliance Library delivers pre-configured HANA instances for testing or production. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of which AWS services are designed for SAP workload automation versus general-purpose tools. A common trap is selecting AWS Systems Manager, which can run scripts but lacks the native HANA-specific logic and lifecycle management required for a full installation. Remember the mnemonic “CAL” for CloudFormation, Appliance Library, and Launch Wizard—these three are the dedicated automation trio for SAP HANA on AWS.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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 of the following are valid methods to automate the installation of SAP HANA on AWS? (Choose three.)
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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AWS Launch Wizard for SAP
AWS offers several automation tools: CloudFormation with a custom template (A), AWS Launch Wizard for SAP (B), and SAP Cloud Appliance Library (C) all can automate HANA installation. AWS Systems Manager (D) can run scripts but not a full HANA installation out-of-the-box. OpsWorks (E) is for Chef/Puppet, not directly for HANA.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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AWS Systems Manager Automation
Why it's wrong here
Systems Manager can run scripts but not a full HANA installation out-of-the-box.
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AWS Launch Wizard for SAP
Why this is correct
Launch Wizard automates SAP HANA deployment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SAP Cloud Appliance Library
Why this is correct
CAL provides pre-configured SAP systems including HANA.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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AWS OpsWorks
Why it's wrong here
OpsWorks is for configuration management, not specific to SAP HANA.
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AWS CloudFormation with a custom template
Why this is correct
CloudFormation can automate infrastructure and HANA installation via scripts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Launch Wizard for SAP — AWS offers several automation tools: CloudFormation with a custom template (A), AWS Launch Wizard for SAP (B), and SAP Cloud Appliance Library (C) all can automate HANA installation. AWS Systems Manager (D) can run scripts but not a full HANA installation out-of-the-box. OpsWorks (E) is for Chef/Puppet, not directly for HANA.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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