PAS-C01 Operations and Maintenance Practice Question
Which THREE steps should be taken to monitor the performance of an SAP HANA database on AWS? (Choose 3).
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Install the CloudWatch agent on the EC2 instance to collect memory and disk metrics.
The correct steps to monitor SAP HANA performance on AWS include: A) installing the CloudWatch agent on the EC2 instance to collect OS-level memory and disk metrics; D) monitoring EBS volume queue length and IOPS using CloudWatch to detect storage bottlenecks; and E) configuring CloudWatch alarms for SAP HANA-specific metrics such as CPU and memory usage to get alerts on performance issues. Option B is incorrect because AWS Direct Connect is a network connectivity service, not a monitoring tool. Option C is incorrect because AWS CloudTrail tracks API calls for auditing, not performance metrics.
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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Install the CloudWatch agent on the EC2 instance to collect memory and disk metrics.
Why this is correct
The agent collects OS-level performance data.
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Set up AWS Direct Connect to monitor network latency.
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect is a connection service, not a monitoring tool.
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Enable AWS CloudTrail to track all API calls to the HANA database.
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail logs API calls, not performance.
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Monitor EBS volume queue length and IOPS using CloudWatch.
Why this is correct
These metrics help identify disk bottlenecks.
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Configure CloudWatch alarms for SAP HANA metrics like CPU and memory usage.
Why this is correct
Alarms notify when thresholds are breached.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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