SAP to AWS MIGRATION SERVICES
CLOUDlli SAP CLOUD MIGRATION METHODOLOGY
CLOUDlli's comprehensive SAP Migration Methodology is a strategic blueprint to seamlessly transition your SAP workloads to the powerful Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Our methodology is meticulously crafted to ensure a robust, secure, and efficient migration process that maximizes business outcomes and accelerates your digital transformation journey.
Phase 1: Assess - Setting the Foundation
In the Assess phase, our experts conduct an in-depth analysis of your existing SAP landscape, infrastructure, and business requirements. We work closely with your team to understand the intricacies of your current setup, ensuring a comprehensive assessment that forms the bedrock of your migration strategy.
The assess phase consists of these steps:
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When you have selected AWS as a cloud provider, in the preliminary stages of your project, CLOUDlli Professional Services verifies all SAP systems and SAP landscapes that are in scope for migration. The goal is to make sure that all data points are valid and to fill in any gaps.
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The project team prepares a detailed inventory of integrations, batch jobs, and satellite systems that are part of the SAP system landscape, and determines the versions of operating systems, databases, and SAP and non-SAP applications. This includes all compatibility, support, licensing, and compliance requirements. It also includes technical requirements such as the current and projected size of databases, network capacity, required compute performance, and high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) requirements for each application.
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Business aspects, such as restricted dates, financial closings, peak trading times, and transaction periods, are taken into account. Business inputs on critical topics, such as business continuity, legal and regulatory compliance, data privacy, data residency, and security, are considered.
Phase 2: Mobilize - Designing the Blueprint
The Mobilize phase involves refining your target SAP on AWS architecture and designing a detailed blueprint for a seamless transition. Our experts focus on creating an optimal setup that aligns with AWS best practices and ensures a smooth migration journey.
The mobilize phase consists of these steps:
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Plan and implement the PoC based on clearly defined customer criteria.
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Mobilize and onboard the project team.
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Refine and completely specify non-functional requirements for SAP on AWS workloads.
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Map new and existing SAP workloads to a new AWS infrastructure.
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Design SAP on AWS architecture by following the principles discussed in SAP Lens – AWS Well-Architected Framework.
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Design and build a new (or refine an existing) landing zone that’s compliant with SAP workload requirements.
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Complete the detailed project plan.
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Prepare the code required for AWS infrastructure provisioning and SAP initial installations.
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Prepare and set up the required migration and conversion tools.
Phase 3: Migrate - Seamless Transition to AWS
The Migrate phase is the heart of the migration journey, focusing on moving SAP workloads to AWS at scale. Leveraging the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, we ensure an automated and efficient provisioning process.
The project team automates the infrastructure build and provisions the key AWS components in the cloud. You can test the newly provisioned systems and redirect interfaces to new targets while the project team assists in building the AWS infrastructure and resolving SAP-related issues.
You can also plan and perform cutover activities while the project team assists in cutting over to the AWS infrastructure and handling SAP tasks, potential risks, and issues. Your data is migrated by using the tools and methods that were defined in the mobilize phase. For production systems, a mock cutover is performed, tested, and fine-tuned.
Finally, detailed reporting is provided so you can evaluate critical infrastructure, key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project, and milestones. At a macro level, the migrate phase is completed in a number of waves, as described previously in the overview.
Phase 4: Optimize - Continuous Improvement
In the Optimize phase, we focus on continuous improvement, ensuring that your SAP workloads on AWS are operating at peak efficiency and security. We fine-tune system performance, automate operations, and optimize costs.
The optimize phase covers continuous process improvements for the infrastructure and ensures that security compliance is met. It focuses on operations that target further infrastructure automation, system fine-tuning, and AWS best practices. In this phase, the project team verifies that the objectives set in the design documents (developed during the mobilize phase) have been achieved, and, if required, adjusts the parameters of the platform for the SAP workloads.
If necessary, adjustments are made to maximize performance and business benefits while minimizing risks and costs. The final operations on the platform are set up, reports are generated, and the project closure documentation is signed off.
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At Cloudlli, we leverage the power of AWS Prescriptive Guidance to craft a migration approach tailored to your unique needs. Our seasoned experts guide you through each phase, ensuring a seamless and successful SAP migration that unlocks the full potential of AWS cloud infrastructure. Ready to embark on your SAP migration journey? Contact our SAP Professional Services team today and let's transform your business together.