How to transition archived data to the cloud?

As businesses embark on the journey of migrating their SAP systems to the cloud, the challenge of handling archived data becomes apparent. Archived data, though no longer in active use, plays a crucial role due to compliance, historical analysis, and legal requirements. The question arises: How can organizations ensure that their valuable archived data smoothly transitions to the cloud alongside the core SAP system?

We have built SNP Outboard ERP Archiving with this challenge in mind. This innovative solution is designed to archive and migrate data with ease, ensuring that historical information is readily available post-migration.

Let’s delve into the key features that make this tool tailored for your ERP archiving needs:

1. Efficient data archiving: SNP Outboard ERP Archiving employs advanced archiving techniques, ensuring that your data is compressed, secured, and ready for migration. This efficiency reduces the time and resources you need for the overall migration process.
2. Compatibility with cloud environments: One of the standout features of SNP Outboard ERP Archiving is its compatibility with various cloud environments. Whether you’re migrating to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, our tool ensures a seamless integration, making your archived data readily accessible in the new cloud infrastructure.
3. Data integrity and compliance: Maintaining data integrity and compliance is paramount. We ensure that your archived data remains intact throughout the migration process, meeting regulatory requirements and internal data governance standards.

Benefits of SNP Outboard ERP Archiving:

• Cost efficiency: Reduce your storage costs and optimize resources by archiving data efficiently.
• Quick retrieval: Access your archived data swiftly, facilitating historical analysis and compliance checks.
• Scalability: Adapt to the growing demands of your business by seamlessly scaling archived data in the cloud.

Secured connection: A non-negotiable aspect

With the growing trend of migrating SAP systems to the cloud, organizations are reaping the benefits of scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, this move also necessitates a paradigm shift in how historical archived data is stored, accessed, and secured. Cloud-based storage introduces a new set of challenges, with security topping the list of concerns.

SNP Outboard ERP Archiving ensures the implementation of robust encryption protocols, guaranteeing that data moving between on-premises SAP systems (or SAP in the cloud) and cloud-based storage remains confidential and tamper-proof. Additionally, the integration of certified ArchiveLink certificates enhances the authenticity and trustworthiness of the entire communication process.

In the diagrams below, we showcase the communication methods used when storing SAP archives in Azure and the AWS cloud.

Figure 1: Outboard (OTB) <> AWS communication diagram: Secured communication with AWS S3 via HTTPS and secured communication with AWS Redshift via Java connector.

Figure 2: Outboard (OTB) <> Azure communication diagram: Secured communication with Azure BLOB via HTTPS and secured communication with Azure SQL via Java connector using Azure RestAPI and a JDBC connection.

Revolutionizing the SAP content repository for a leading industry player

A major player in the food delivery sector was experiencing unprecedented growth, resulting in a staggering increase in the number of daily orders and invoices. The existing archive solution struggled to keep pace with this surge, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and potential data integrity issues.

Recognizing the critical need for a scalable and efficient SAP attachment management solution, this SAP customer turned to SNP for support. The goal was clear: Replace the existing system with a solution that could not only handle the current volume but also scale seamlessly to accommodate the company’s expanding customer base and food orders.

AWS S3-based content repository: The SNP Outboard ERP Archiving solution flawlessly integrated with their SAP systems, providing a streamlined process for creating and storing thousands of new orders and invoices. The real-time archiving capabilities ensured that data was securely stored without causing disruptions to ongoing operations. To meet the demands of a growing business, SNP Outboard ERP Archiving facilitated the transition to a new repository built on the same AWS S3-based content repository. This not only provided a scalable and cost-effective storage solution but also aligned with the customer’s strategy of leveraging cloud infrastructure for enhanced flexibility and performance.

Safeguarding the seamless transition of archived data during SAP system migrations

Efficient data archiving techniques play a significant role in reducing the time and resources required for the overall migration process. Compatibility with various cloud environments is also vital, allowing organizations to smoothly integrate their archived data, regardless of the chosen cloud service.

In addition to the technical aspects, security becomes a top concern when dealing with cloud-based storage. The implementation of robust encryption protocols is essential to guarantee the confidentiality and trustworthiness of your data during the transition. In navigating the complexities of moving SAP systems to the cloud, a holistic approach that considers the seamless transition of archived data is key. By adopting best practices and prioritizing data integrity, compliance, and security, you can unlock the full potential of cloud-based storage while preserving the value of your historical information.