PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor SAP HANA database performance in real time? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse AWS CloudTrail (audit logs) or AWS Config (configuration tracking) with real-time performance monitoring, overlooking that Systems Manager and CloudWatch are the only services that can directly interact with SAP HANA's runtime metrics.
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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AWS Systems Manager
AWS Systems Manager is correct because it provides the capability to run SAP-specific commands and scripts on EC2 instances via Run Command or State Manager, enabling real-time monitoring of SAP HANA database performance metrics such as memory usage, CPU load, and SQL query execution. It integrates with SAP HANA's built-in monitoring tools (e.g., SAP HANA Studio or SAP HANA Cockpit) to collect and report performance data without requiring additional agents. Amazon CloudWatch is also correct because it can collect and track metrics from SAP HANA by using the CloudWatch agent or custom metrics, allowing real-time monitoring of key performance indicators like CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk I/O. CloudWatch integrates with SAP HANA via the SAP HANA CloudWatch connector or custom scripts, providing dashboards and alarms for proactive monitoring.
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
Why this is correct
Systems Manager can run scripts and collect performance data.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail is for API auditing, not performance.
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AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
AWS Trusted Advisor inspects SAP HANA environments against AWS best-practice checks for cost optimisation, security, and fault tolerance, but it does not ingest real-time database metrics like memory usage or SQL query throughput. It is tempting because it offers automated recommendations for SAP workloads on AWS, yet it lacks the live monitoring agents or direct database connectivity required to capture performance data as it occurs.
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Amazon CloudWatch
Why this is correct
CloudWatch can collect HANA metrics with custom metrics.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config is for configuration compliance, not performance monitoring.
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