Amazon PAS-C01 AWS Certified SAP on AWS – Specialty (PAS-C01) Free Practice Test — 30 Questions
This deck covers the core decision areas exercised by the 30-question PAS-C01 practice set. Topics include SAP migration and modernization (RDS for HANA, AWS Application Migration Service), high-availability architecture (Multi-AZ, Auto Scaling, Fiori deployment), security and compliance (KMS key rotation, IAM least privilege, DMS encryption), and cost management (Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, Support Plans). Each flashcard reinforces the deciding concept behind the correct answer, not the full scenario. Use this deck to internalize the rationale that the practice bank targets.
What this PAS-C01 practice set measures
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SAP on AWS Infrastructure and Migration
This section focuses on decisions for moving SAP workloads to AWS while minimizing change and optimizing performance. The practice bank emphasizes replatforming using managed services like Amazon RDS for SAP HANA to offload database administration, and deploying SAP applications on EC2 with Auto Scaling for elasticity. For data transfer of large volumes, AWS Snowball combined with AWS Glue for ETL is highlighted as the most efficient method within tight time constraints. Storage choices for SAP HANA demand Provisioned IOPS SSD (io1/io2) to meet low-latency, high-throughput requirements. The AWS Application Migration Service is preferred for replicating the entire application stack to ensure data consistency and minimal downtime during cutover.
- Replatform SAP with RDS for HANA and EC2 Auto Scaling to balance managed services and change minimization.
- Use AWS Snowball for bulk data transfer (>10 TB) when internet bandwidth cannot meet 24-hour windows.
- Select Provisioned IOPS EBS volumes for SAP HANA databases to guarantee consistent low latency.
- Replicate full multi-tier stacks with AWS Application Migration Service to maintain data consistency.
High Availability and Scaling
The practice bank tests strategies for ensuring SAP and general applications remain available under varying loads. For database layers with read-heavy workloads, a read replica in a secondary Availability Zone offloads reads and can be promoted on failure, aligning with Multi-AZ best practices. Fiori deployments benefit from Auto Scaling groups fronted by Elastic Load Balancing, plus Amazon RDS Multi-AZ for database resilience. General web applications should use Auto Scaling with adjusted thresholds (e.g., scale-out at 60% CPU, scale-in at 40%) to respond faster to traffic spikes. For global redundancy, deploying across multiple AZs within a single region with a load balancer provides fault tolerance without cross-region latency.
- Use read replicas to separate read and write workloads in Multi-AZ database architectures.
- Configure Auto Scaling with appropriate thresholds to match traffic patterns and avoid over-provisioning.
- Deploy Fiori with Auto Scaling, ELB, and RDS Multi-AZ for scalability and high availability.
- Multi-AZ within one region with load balancing offers sufficient redundancy for most applications.
Security and Access Management
Security decisions in the practice bank revolve around encryption, access control, and compliance. For encryption key management, enabling automatic annual rotation in AWS KMS and restricting access via IAM policies based on roles and conditions is the recommended approach. The Well-Architected Security Pillar is best served by IAM roles with least privilege, multi-factor authentication, and regular policy reviews. When migrating databases with sensitive data, AWS DMS should use SSL encryption in transit and enable data validation to preserve integrity. For cross-account role access, conditions on source IP and time of access effectively minimize risk even if they add complexity.
- Enable automatic KMS key rotation and enforce IAM policies with conditions for key access.
- Apply least privilege IAM roles, MFA, and regular policy reviews for a strong security posture.
- Use SSL encryption and data validation in AWS DMS for secure and accurate data migration.
- Restrict cross-account role assumptions with source IP and time conditions to reduce unauthorized access.
Cost Management and Support
The practice bank covers AWS pricing models and support plans relevant to SAP environments. For steady, predictable workloads over 12 months, Reserved Instances offer the best balance of savings and flexibility compared to On-Demand, Spot, or Savings Plans (though Savings Plans are also viable). A sample calculation demonstrates that combining On-Demand and Reserved costs into a Savings Plan with a 30% discount reduces total monthly cost from $15,000 to $10,500. For support, Business Support provides 24/7 access and fast response times suitable for mixed production/non-production environments, while Enterprise Support adds a dedicated Technical Account Manager for proactive guidance on critical SAP workloads.
- Reserved Instances provide cost savings for steady usage without the interruption risk of Spot Instances.
- Compute total cost savings by applying discount percentages to combined On-Demand and Reserved spend.
- Business Support offers 24/7 access and appropriate response times for most production scenarios.
- Enterprise Support includes a Technical Account Manager for personalized architectural guidance.
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A financial services company is planning to migrate its on-premises SAP applications to AWS. They are considering a replatforming strategy to take advantage of AWS services while minimizing changes to their existing applications. The company has a requirement to maintain high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. Which of the following approaches would best align with their goals while ensuring that they can leverage AWS\'s managed services effectively?
Study workflow
Turn one PAS-C01 attempt into a study plan
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Assess and Plan Your SAP Migration
Start by using AWS Application Discovery Service to map on-premises dependencies and resource utilization. Identify which SAP components can be replatformed to managed services like RDS for HANA. Plan data transfer using Snowball for large volumes to meet time constraints.
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Design High-Availability Architecture
Deploy SAP applications across multiple Availability Zones. For databases, implement Multi-AZ or read replicas based on read/write ratios. Use Auto Scaling with Elastic Load Balancing for the application tier to handle variable demand. Store SAP HANA data on Provisioned IOPS EBS volumes.
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Implement Security and Compliance Controls
Enable automatic key rotation in AWS KMS for encryption keys. Define IAM policies with least privilege and conditions (source IP, time). For data migration, use AWS DMS with SSL and data validation. Apply multi-factor authentication to all users.
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Optimize Costs with Right-Sizing and Pricing Models
Analyze usage patterns to determine if Reserved Instances or Savings Plans offer better savings. Calculate potential discounts by combining On-Demand and Reserved spend. Monitor utilization and adjust Auto Scaling thresholds to avoid over-provisioning.
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Select the Appropriate AWS Support Plan
Evaluate your need for 24/7 support, response times, and proactive guidance. For critical SAP workloads requiring a Technical Account Manager, choose Enterprise Support. For general production with mixed environments, Business Support is cost-effective.
FAQ
Questions about this PAS-C01 practice page
Clear boundaries on what the bank covers, how to use it, and where official vendor information still matters.
What is the recommended storage option for SAP HANA on AWS?+
Provisioned IOPS SSD (io1 or io2) EBS volumes. These provide the low latency, high throughput, and consistent IOPS that SAP HANA requires for transactional workloads.
How does Multi-AZ architecture benefit an SAP database with 70% read workload?+
Deploy a read replica in a second Availability Zone. It offloads read queries from the primary, improving performance. On primary failure, AWS promotes the replica automatically, ensuring high availability.
When should I use AWS Snowball for SAP data transfer?+
When transferring over 10 TB and the transfer must complete within 24 hours. Snowball physically ships the data, bypassing internet bandwidth limits. After data lands in S3, use AWS Glue for ETL.
What is the key benefit of AWS KMS automatic key rotation?+
It meets regulatory compliance by rotating keys yearly without manual intervention. Combined with IAM policies that restrict access by role and conditions, it ensures encryption best practices.
Which AWS Support Plan includes a Technical Account Manager?+
Enterprise Support. It provides a designated TAM for proactive guidance, architectural reviews, and faster response times, suitable for critical SAP workloads on AWS.
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