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A company that has SAP workloads on premises plans to migrate an SAP environment to AWS. The company is new to AWS and has no poor setup. The company has the following requirements
- The application server and database server must be placed in isolated network configurations
* SAP systems must be accessible to the on-premises end users over the internet
* The cost of communications between the application server and the database server must be minimized
Which combination of steps should an SAP solutions architect take to meet these requirements? (Select TWO.)
Suggested Answer: C, D, F
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37 comments · newest first
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Shawn
11 months ago
Wait, can you really separate servers in different subnets and still keep costs low?
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Rickie
11 months ago
Surprised they didn't mention Direct Connect for better performance!
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Rolande
11 months ago
C seems too complicated for just isolation.
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Elizabeth
11 months ago
Definitely agree with B! A VPN is essential.
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Micah
12 months ago
I think B and D are solid choices for this setup.
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Denae
12 months ago
I feel like Direct Connect could be a good choice for stable connections, but I’m not confident about the specifics of its setup for SAP workloads.
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Roxane
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where separating servers in different subnets was recommended, but I’m unsure if that applies here too.
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France
1 year ago
I think setting up a Site-to-Site VPN is a common practice for connecting on-premises to AWS, but I’m not entirely clear on how it impacts costs.
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Zona
1 year ago
I remember something about isolating servers, but I'm not sure if using different VPCs is the best option for minimizing costs.
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Shay
1 year ago
I think the most important thing is to isolate the application and database servers, so I'm leaning towards using different VPCs. The VPN connection should handle the connectivity for the on-premises users.
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Annamaria
1 year ago
I'm not sure about the cost optimization part. Would using Direct Connect be a better option than the VPN to minimize the communication costs between the application and database servers?
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Paz
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a plan. I'll separate the application and database servers using different VPCs, and then set up a Site-to-Site VPN connection to connect the on-premises network to AWS. That should meet all the requirements.
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Raylene
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the key is to isolate the application and database servers while also ensuring connectivity for the on-premises users.
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Narcisa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the network configurations. Do we need to use different VPCs or can we just use different subnets and security groups within the same VPC?
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Isadora
1 year ago
Wait, extending the branch perimeter? That doesn't sound right for this question. I'm going to rule out option D and focus on the other choices.
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Brittney
1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is B - use Cloud Functions and configure the bucket as a trigger resource.
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Fernanda
1 year ago
I remember we practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized the importance of visualizing performance metrics, so I might lean towards option C.
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Denae
1 year ago
You know, if I was the architect, I'd throw in a few EC2 instances running Monty Python sketches just to keep the admins on their toes. Gotta have a sense of humor, right?
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William
1 year ago
C) Separate the application server and the database server by using different VPCs
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Torie
1 year ago
B) Set up an AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection between the company's on-premises network and AWS
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Brice
1 year ago
B: Definitely. And maybe we can add those Monty Python sketches for some fun!
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Luis
1 year ago
A) Configure a Network Load Balancer for incoming connections from end users
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Lavonda
1 year ago
A: Agreed. That way we can meet the requirements and keep the communication cost low.
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Patti
1 year ago
B: Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. And we should also set up an AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection for secure communication.
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Tayna
1 year ago
A: I think we should go with option D to separate the application server and the database server within the same VPC.
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Jean
1 year ago
Hmm, E sounds tempting for the cost savings, but I think the security and isolation benefits of C and D outweigh that. Can't skimp on the important stuff.
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Buddy
1 year ago
Man, I was totally going to pick A and B, but now I see why that wouldn't work. Gotta keep that SAP stuff locked down tight!
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Brittani
1 year ago
Agreed, we need to make sure those SAP systems are secure and accessible at the same time.
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Jennie
1 year ago
Definitely, and using different subnets within the same VPC adds an extra layer of protection.
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
Yeah, separating the servers in different VPCs makes sense for security.
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Johanna
2 years ago
I agree, C and D are the way to go. Keeping the app and database separate and secure is crucial, and using a VPN or Direct Connect for on-premises connectivity makes sense too.
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Kate
1 year ago
D) Separate the application server and the database server by using different subnets and network security groups within the same VPC
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Dominic
1 year ago
C) Separate the application server and the database server by using different VPCs
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Ben
2 years ago
C and D seem like the right combination to meet the requirements. Isolating the application and database servers into different VPCs or subnets with security groups is a common AWS best practice for SAP deployments.
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Dottie
2 years ago
I'm not sure about setting up an AWS Direct Connect connection. It might be too costly for our needs.
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Sherell
2 years ago
I agree with that. We also need to separate the application server and the database server by using different subnets and network security groups within the same VPC.
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Dong
2 years ago
I think we should configure a Network Load Balancer for incoming connections from end users.