EC2 Sizing for SAP Workloads

1. True or False: EC2 instance type changes require downtime for running SAP systems.

True

False

2. True or False: AWS Graviton-based instances provide full binary compatibility with all SAP software versions without recompilation.

True

False

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5. For SAP database consolidation scenarios, what is the primary factor in determining EC2 instance size?

Number of databases to consolidate

Combined memory and I/O requirements of all databases

AWS region availability only

Number of application servers

6. Which network attribute must be considered when sizing EC2 instances for distributed SAP systems across multiple availability zones?

Enhanced networking and placement groups

EBS volume encryption only

IAM role permissions

VPC CIDR block size

7. True or False: SAP applications running on smaller instance types always result in lower total cost of ownership.

True

False

8. For SAP systems with variable workloads, what is the advantage of using mixed instance types in an Auto Scaling group?

Simplified billing and cost tracking

Increased flexibility and cost optimization through multiple instance families

Guaranteed network performance

Automatic data replication across regions

9. Which AWS service provides recommendations for optimal EC2 instance sizing based on actual SAP workload metrics?

AWS Compute Optimizer

AWS CloudFormation

AWS Systems Manager

AWS Service Catalog

10. When calculating SAP licensing costs on AWS, which metric determines the number of required licenses?

Total EBS storage provisioned

Number of vCPUs allocated to the instance

Monthly data transfer volume

Instance uptime percentage

11. Which EC2 instance family is optimized for memory-intensive SAP applications requiring high RAM-to-CPU ratios?

R-family (memory-optimized)

C-family (compute-optimized)

T-family (burstable)

M-family (general-purpose)

12. Which EC2 instance characteristic must be evaluated to ensure SAP workload compatibility with NUMA architecture?

Instance generation and vCPU count

Processor socket configuration and memory layout

Network interface speed only

EBS encryption status

13. For SAP systems requiring consistent high performance, which purchasing option is most cost-effective for a 1-year commitment?

On-demand instances

Spot instances

1-year Reserved Instances

Savings Plans only

14. What is the primary benefit of using AWS Auto Scaling for SAP application servers?

Automatic database failover

Dynamic adjustment of instances based on demand

Unlimited storage capacity

Guaranteed 100% uptime

15. Which storage type is recommended for SAP database files to meet performance and durability requirements?

EBS gp2 (General Purpose SSD)

EBS io1/io2 (Provisioned IOPS SSD)

EBS st1 (Throughput-Optimized HDD)

EBS sc1 (Cold HDD)

16. True or False: SAP workloads can run efficiently on burstable t-family instances for production environments.

True

False

17. When sizing an EC2 instance for SAP NetWeaver, what is the recommended memory-to-CPU ratio for optimal performance?

1 GB per vCPU

2–4 GB per vCPU

8–16 GB per vCPU

32 GB per vCPU or higher

18. Which EC2 instance type should you select for non-production SAP development environments to optimize cost?

On-demand instances with full performance

Reserved instances with 3-year commitment

Spot instances or burstable t-family instances

Dedicated host instances

19. For SAP HANA production systems, which instance attribute is most critical for determining suitable sizing?

Number of vCPU cores only

Memory capacity and NUMA architecture

Network bandwidth alone

EBS volume throughput

20. What is the primary advantage of using AWS Graviton processors for SAP workloads compared to x86-based instances?

Higher clock speeds and lower latency

Better price-to-performance ratio and energy efficiency

Broader software compatibility with legacy SAP modules

Unlimited vertical scaling capabilities

AWS SAP Specialty EC2 Sizing for SAP Workloads Quiz

1. True or False: EC2 instance type changes require downtime for running SAP systems.

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2. True or False: AWS Graviton-based instances provide full binary compatibility with all SAP software versions without recompilation.

3. SAP systems require ______ for consistent performance and are unsuitable for burstable instance types.

4. The ______ instance family provides the best balance of compute, memory, and networking for general SAP workloads.

5. For SAP database consolidation scenarios, what is the primary factor in determining EC2 instance size?

6. Which network attribute must be considered when sizing EC2 instances for distributed SAP systems across multiple availability zones?

7. True or False: SAP applications running on smaller instance types always result in lower total cost of ownership.

8. For SAP systems with variable workloads, what is the advantage of using mixed instance types in an Auto Scaling group?

9. Which AWS service provides recommendations for optimal EC2 instance sizing based on actual SAP workload metrics?

10. When calculating SAP licensing costs on AWS, which metric determines the number of required licenses?

11. Which EC2 instance family is optimized for memory-intensive SAP applications requiring high RAM-to-CPU ratios?

12. Which EC2 instance characteristic must be evaluated to ensure SAP workload compatibility with NUMA architecture?

13. For SAP systems requiring consistent high performance, which purchasing option is most cost-effective for a 1-year commitment?

14. What is the primary benefit of using AWS Auto Scaling for SAP application servers?

15. Which storage type is recommended for SAP database files to meet performance and durability requirements?

16. True or False: SAP workloads can run efficiently on burstable t-family instances for production environments.

17. When sizing an EC2 instance for SAP NetWeaver, what is the recommended memory-to-CPU ratio for optimal performance?

18. Which EC2 instance type should you select for non-production SAP development environments to optimize cost?

19. For SAP HANA production systems, which instance attribute is most critical for determining suitable sizing?

20. What is the primary advantage of using AWS Graviton processors for SAP workloads compared to x86-based instances?