SAP on Azure

Your current situation as an SAP user

The S/4 HANA transformation, the end of ECC support (end of 2027) and the new options for operating your future SAP environment require immediate decisions.

Whether SAP RISE (private/public), native in the cloud or on prem: Many are wondering which operating model is best for them in the future. But how do you keep your head above water?

Have a look at the bigger picture: Operating Model Options for Your SAP Operations

Compare the different future-proof SAP operating models and their characteristics. Which is the best option for your SAP landscape?

Key factors in the operating model decision include

• Considerations related to the complexity of SAP systems
• Customization of SAP workloads
• Data quality and consistency
• Change management
• Scarce resources and costs

SAP on Azure as a solution for future-proofing your SAP operations

With Azure, Microsoft offers integration into the Microsoft ecosystem and combines this with the possibilities of AI. High availability solutions are also available at storage and network levels.

We provide comprehensive SAP on Azure cloud lifecycle support

Phase 1: ASSESS

• Business Case: Examination of your existing SAP system landscape and SAP RISE decision support
• Evaluation of Azure architecture and optimized cloud sizing
• Pre-study S/4HANA with cloud-based FAA (Fully Activated Appliance)

Phase 2: MOBILIZE

• Proof of Concept: Implementation and detailed planning of the target architecture, taking into account technology best practices
• SAP on Azure with ALPACA
• Fast restore/recovery, fast patching, maximum flexibility
• Automation for High Availability (AZ), Disaster Recovery (region) and ransomware protection
• ALPACA supported exit strategy
• Setup and deployment of an activated SAP Sandbox S/4 HANA environment for evaluation by your SAP teams
• S/4 Move Xperience: Partner-exclusive initiative with methodologies, tools, and services to ensure efficient and secure migration

Phase 4: OPERATE

• Self-service: SAP operating platform ALPACA based on automation for in-house operation by your SAP Basis team
• Cloud enablement for your SAP Basis team
• Compliance embedded in the operating platform through consistent standardization, meeting the requirements of regulated customers
• SAP Managed Service with customized SLAs and service classes depending on system criticality
• High transparency through integration of ALPACA and Azure Center for SAP solutions

Phase 5: INNOVATE

• Extend SAP monitoring with Microsoft Sentinel Solution for SAP Applications
• Seamless integration with Microsoft services for analytics and AI, real-time data and forecasting through data linkage and advanced data services
• FinOps: Cost optimization of infrastructure resources according to SAPS demand profiles to realize significant savings potential

Next Level SAP Platform ALPACA

Accelerate your cloud projects with our cloud-neutral platform, ALPACA. Take your SAP operations to the next level.

Complex SAP and non-SAP landscapes can be optimized through monitoring, control and automation. This enables you to achieve high availability, efficient resource utilization and automation of tasks in the operating concept. Thanks to the open framework, you can still customize ALPACA to suit your cloud journey and workflows.