PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
Which TWO AWS services can be used to automate the backup of SAP HANA databases? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse Amazon S3 as a backup automation service when it is merely a storage target, or think AWS Lambda alone qualifies as a backup automation solution, but the question specifically asks for services that 'automate' the backup process, which AWS Backup and EBS Snapshots directly provide.
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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Amazon EBS Snapshots
Amazon EBS Snapshots are correct because they provide point-in-time, incremental backups of the underlying block storage volumes that host SAP HANA data and log files. AWS Backup is correct because it offers a fully managed, policy-driven backup service that can orchestrate EBS Snapshots and other resources, supporting SAP HANA backup automation with centralized scheduling and retention management.
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 Lambda
Why it's wrong here
Lambda can be used to trigger backups but is not a backup service itself.
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AWS Storage Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Storage Gateway is for on-premises integration with cloud storage.
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Amazon EBS Snapshots
Why this is correct
EBS Snapshots can be automated using lifecycle policies.
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Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is object storage, not a backup automation service.
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AWS Backup
Why this is correct
AWS Backup is a fully managed backup service.
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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