Quick Answer
The answer is EC2 Image Builder and AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager. These two services work together to automate SAP EC2 patching by handling both the creation of patched golden images and the ongoing application of updates to running instances. EC2 Image Builder streamlines the process of building, testing, and deploying updated Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) with the latest SAP-specific patches, while Patch Manager automates the installation of OS and application patches directly on live EC2 instances. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of operational automation for SAP landscapes, often appearing as a multi-select scenario where you must distinguish between patching tools and compliance or security services. A common trap is confusing Amazon Inspector, which only scans for vulnerabilities, or AWS Config, which tracks configuration drift, with actual patching actions. Remember the memory tip: Patch Manager patches live instances, Image Builder patches the image—together they cover both the source and the running environment.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 TWO AWS services can be used to automate the patching of SAP EC2 instances? (Choose 2)
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Automates OS patching for EC2 instances.
AWS Backup
Why wrong: Backup is for data protection, not patching.
Amazon Inspector
Why wrong: Inspector scans for vulnerabilities, does not patch.
AWS Config
Why wrong: Config evaluates rules, does not apply patches.
EC2 Image Builder
Creates and manages AMIs with pre-installed patches.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Options A and C are correct. AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager automates patching, and EC2 Image Builder creates and updates AMIs with patches. Option B (AWS Config) is for configuration compliance, not patching. Option D (Amazon Inspector) is for vulnerability scanning. Option E (AWS Backup) is for backups.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why this is correct
Automates OS patching for EC2 instances.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
AWS Backup
Why it's wrong here
Backup is for data protection, not patching.
Amazon Inspector
Why it's wrong here
Inspector scans for vulnerabilities, does not patch.
AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config evaluates rules, does not apply patches.
EC2 Image Builder
Why this is correct
Creates and manages AMIs with pre-installed patches.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
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. NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated. 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
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PAS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
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Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager — Options A and C are correct. AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager automates patching, and EC2 Image Builder creates and updates AMIs with patches. Option B (AWS Config) is for configuration compliance, not patching. Option D (Amazon Inspector) is for vulnerability scanning. Option E (AWS Backup) is for backups.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PAS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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