Hitachi’s Cloud Accelerator Platform (HCAP) for SAP on Microsoft Azure

Migrating your SAP workloads to Microsoft Azure —SAP’s recommended public cloud platform— can transform your enterprise into a more dynamic and customer-oriented entity. Hitachi Digital Services provides expert guidance for a seamless, cost-effective migration that aligns perfectly with your business goals.
But migrating entire SAP landscape may be cumbersome and involve challenges like:

• Using SAP native tool to migrate the systems demand series of pre & post activities.
• Due to dependency between hardware and software one step migration will not be possible and that increases overall project duration and efforts.
• Large downtime of Business systems
• Number of manual events to carry amid migration maximizes efforts
• If migration fails, going back to original takes same amount of time and efforts

One of the key migration tools we use is Hitachi’s Cloud Accelerator Platform (HCAP) for SAP on Azure.

1. HCAP tool is handy for SAP systems which database size is from 500 GB to 2 TB:
   • The HCAP tool is particularly useful for SAP systems with database sizes ranging from 500 GB to 2 TB. This range is ideal because it allows for efficient data handling without overwhelming the system or the tool’s capabilities.
2. It copies all the hard disk data to target hosts, there is no specific folder selection: - HCAP performs a comprehensive data migration by copying all data from the source hard disk to the target hosts. This means that users do not need to manually select specific folders or files, simplifying the migration process and ensuring that no critical data is left behind.
3. HCAP migrates everything present on hard disk with less intervention of SAP technical consultant: - One of the key advantages of HCAP is its ability to migrate all data on the hard disk with minimal intervention from SAP technical consultants. This reduces the need for extensive technical oversight and allows for a more streamlined and automated migration process.
4. If data movement is in same region and strong network latency data movement is faster: - When the data migration occurs within the same geographical region and the network latency is low, the data transfer process is significantly faster. This is because shorter distances and better network conditions reduce the time required for data to travel between the source and target systems.
5. There is no downtime of SAP system during migration: - HCAP ensures that the SAP system remains operational during the migration process. This means that businesses can continue their operations without experiencing any downtime, which is crucial for maintaining productivity and avoiding disruptions.
6. SAP Migration can be done without SAP’s native tools: - The HCAP tool provides an alternative to SAP’s native migration tools, offering flexibility in how the migration is conducted. This can be beneficial for organizations looking for different options or those who may find HCAP more suited to their specific needs.
7. For SAP migration, entire landscape can be migrated in parallel but that will put production testing on stake: - While it is possible to migrate the entire SAP landscape in parallel using HCAP, this approach can pose risks to production testing. Conducting parallel migrations can strain resources and potentially impact the accuracy and reliability of testing, so careful planning and consideration are required to balance efficiency with quality assurance.

With HCAP for Sap on Azure, you will get the following outcomes: - 0 Downtime During Migration - 500 GB to 2 TB Database Size Covered - Reduced Intervention from SAP Technical Consultants