SAP infrastructure and cloud
SAP infrastructure is rapidly evolving from on-premises servers to public clouds, private clouds and cloud-like hosting services. Most owners of SAP software need to maintain a mix of infrastructure technologies while constantly monitoring opportunities to save money and minimize risk, and these tips and news updates can help.
Top Stories
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News
30 May 2025
Grow with SAP fuels Phoenix Global's digital transition
Phoenix Global implemented S/4HANA Cloud via Grow with SAP to replace outdated systems, digitize manual processes and enable AI capabilities for its metals and mining services. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
29 May 2025
SAP Sapphire 2025 news, trends and analysis
SAP showcased new business AI applications and continued to make the case for S/4HANA Cloud as the future of SaaS-based ERP innovation and digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2019
How to implement DevOps for SAP Cloud Platform: 4 best practices
A successful implementation of DevOps for SAP begins with understanding several best practices. Here are four to get you started. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2019
Project Embrace SAP hyperscaler options offer holistic cloud route
Analysts and SAP provide more details on the vendor's new program to ease cloud migrations through its partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jul 2019
SAP digital core is the heart of the intelligent enterprise
Steve Niesman, CEO at Itelligence, believes customers who make the move from ECC to S/4HANA and C/4HAHA now are in a good position to reap competitive advantage. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2019
New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues
Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security vulnerabilities, such as the 10KBLAZE exploit. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Jun 2019
Why is SAP Cloud Platform Portal crucial to application development?
As SAP continues to evolve in the cloud, it's important your company does the same. To ensure a more seamless migration, start with SAP Cloud Platform Portal as your entry point. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 May 2019
When should you switch over to SAP Cloud Platform Portal?
Consolidating on ABAP and moving off a mixed Java-ABAP environment are major reasons to shift from SAP Enterprise Portal to SAP Cloud Platform Portal. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 May 2019
What are the top 5 reasons to move to SAP Cloud Platform Portal?
Gavin Quinn of Mindset Consulting shares why organizations should take advantage of the portal to ensure their users are getting the best experience possible. Continue Reading
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Podcast
24 May 2019
SAP public cloud strategy leans heavily on big-name partners
Analyst Holger Mueller says SAP is smart to stop trying to compete as a cloud infrastructure provider so it can leave that job to cloud providers and focus more on applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2019
Patch early, patch often to manage SAP exploit
In this Q&A, Onapsis CEO Mariano Nunez and SAP security head Tim McKnight discuss the recent SAP security system threat and what companies can do to protect systems and data. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2019
SAP Sapphire Now to focus on Qualtrics and CXM, not restructuring
SAP is gearing up for its annual conference. Experience management and Qualtrics are sure to be on the agenda, but the vendor's recent layoffs and executive moves likely won't be. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2019
SAP executive board shuffle raises questions about its strategic direction
Some analysts believe SAP's recent executive changes mean the new leaders must prove their development credibility as the company moves forward in an evolving technology market. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
SAP layoffs may signal trouble for ABAP, HANA
Analysts say the moves could put SAP in a better position for new cloud investments, including untying SAP Cloud Platform from its HANA database underpinnings. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2019
SAP security risks need more attention, but patching is a challenge
SAP organizations are more vulnerable than ever, as hackers are increasingly targeting ERP systems. Experts warn SAP customers to implement security patches early and often. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2019
SAP blockchain service helps fight counterfeit drugs
SAP's new blockchain service may help drug wholesalers verify the authenticity of returned drugs, but it faces business process challenges before more organizations come on board. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2019
SAP ups mobile ante with SAP iOS SDK, Android SDK
SAP debuted new versions of its iOS and Android software development kits at Mobile World Congress. They include new integrations and functions for developing SAP mobile applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2019
SAP managed services weed out IT complexity at Ball Horticulture
Ball Horticultural outsourced its SAP Basis administration to Symmetry when the complexity of its SAP environment grew, but internal change management was a challenge. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2019
SAP iPad application gives NHL coaches real-time stats
Design thinking and SAP HANA database tech are the keys to an iPad app that will allow NHL coaches to access real-time stats on an Apple iOS tablet -- and others could follow. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2019
SAP intelligent enterprise, C/4HANA are trends to watch in 2019
Industry experts sound off on what SAP trends customers should watch in 2019. They also don't mince words about where SAP should head in the New Year. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2015
Is SAP NetWeaver 7.5 a new foundation for an old brand?
SAP's venerable NetWeaver seems to be fading out of sight, but it forms the basis of the HANA Cloud Platform and a new version, SAP NetWeaver 7.5, indicates that it's here to stay. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Jun 2014
Do you need an SAP data mart, or an SAP data warehouse?
Do you need an SAP data mart, or a data warehouse? It depends if you need to deploy data across an enterprise, or need something more focused. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Dec 2013
Quick fixes for the most common post go-live SAP error messages
There are a number of SAP error messages that can occur post ERP go-live, writes Jawad Akhtar. Here's how to knock them out. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Jun 2009
Locating user email addresses in SAP SU01 transaction code
A SearchSAP.com reader who stores user email addresses within the SAP SU01 transaction code and wants to know where to locate the data. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Mar 2009
Retrieving content from an SAP workflow attachment
An SAP user wants to know how to retrieve the content of an SAP workflow attatchment. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Apr 2007
How do I create a link in an email message that executes a workflow item in R/3?
A reader asks how to make it so that a user will receive an email in Outlook with a link that takes them to the appropriate transaction (in change mode) of the exact document that needs to be processed. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Apr 2007
How do I fix errors in an automatic workflow customization?
When performing an automatic workflow customization, "RFC User could not be created" appears. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Feb 2007
What are technical and functional specs?
Expert Jay Narayanan explains the difference between these two terms. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Feb 2007
Listing TCODE transactions used to view what users are logged in to SAP
Does an authorization code exist to collect a list of all TCODEs and users logged in to SAP during a time period? Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Sep 2005
SAP Integration Server
SAP Integration Server is the central component of SAP XI (Exchange Infrastructure), the company's enterprise application integration (EAI) product. Continue Reading