PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
Which TWO considerations are critical when planning a migration of an SAP system to AWS? (Choose 2.)
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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Storage performance and IOPS requirements
The two critical considerations when planning an SAP migration to AWS are storage performance (IOPS) and network connectivity/latency. Storage performance is critical because SAP databases require high IOPS for optimal performance, and insufficient IOPS can lead to significant degradation. Network connectivity and latency between SAP components (e.g., application servers and database) are also critical to ensure low-latency communication and avoid performance bottlenecks. Option B (AWS Region availability) is not as critical because SAP can run in any region that supports required services, though it may affect latency. Option C (database compatibility) is important but a separate migration decision, not a top-level planning consideration. Option E (number of security groups) is a security configuration detail, not a critical factor for migration planning.
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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Storage performance and IOPS requirements
Why this is correct
Sufficient IOPS is critical for database performance.
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AWS Region availability for SAP services
Why it's wrong here
Region selection is important but not as critical as network and storage.
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Database compatibility with target
Why it's wrong here
Important but not as critical as network and storage.
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Network connectivity and latency between components
Why this is correct
Low latency is essential for SAP performance.
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Number of security groups allowed
Why it's wrong here
Security groups have limits but are not a critical migration consideration.
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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