SAP on AZURE Training

In the SAP on Azure training, participants will obtain a thorough grasp of essential concepts pertaining to the management of SAP systems within the Azure environment. This course includes vital subjects like deployment strategies, system configuration, and optimal practices for enhancing performance and scalability in a cloud context. Learners will examine the integration of SAP applications with Azure services, facilitating a smooth and efficient cloud infrastructure. Through practical exercises and real-life scenarios, attendees will acquire the skills necessary to competently manage and support SAP solutions hosted on Azure, enabling them to harness the complete potential of cloud technology. This training is designed for IT professionals and SAP administrators looking to elevate their skills and foster innovation within their organizations.

Instructor: Biswa Ranjan
Platform: Odia Engineer Learning Platform
Duration: 5 weeks (2 sessions/week)
Session Length: 2 hours/session

Week 1

Session 1: Introduction to SAP on Azure

• Overview of the SAP landscape and cloud adoption

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure

• Advantages of operating SAP on Azure

• Overview of the architecture for SAP on Azure

• Core Azure services relevant for SAP (VMs, Storage, Networking)

• Lab: Navigate the Azure Portal and establish a free account

Session 2: SAP Deployment Options on Azure

• Deployment options for SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, and ECC

• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) scenarios

• Certified SAP VM sizes and SAP Notes for Azure

• Lab: Analyze SAP on Azure architecture diagrams

Week 2

Session 3: Azure Infrastructure for SAP

• Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, and Network Security Groups (NSGs)

• Types of storage for SAP workloads (Premium SSD, Ultra Disk)

• Azure Load Balancers and Traffic Manager

• Lab: Create VNet, Subnet, and NSG and attach a VM

Session 4: SAP HANA on Azure

• Sizing and deployment of SAP HANA on Azure

• Setup for High Availability and DR for HANA

• Backup and restore strategies

• Lab: Deploy a HANA VM and explore HANA Studio

Week 3

Session 5: SAP System Installation on Azure

• Planning for SAP NetWeaver and S/4HANA installation

• Prerequisites: OS, Database, and Network

• Comprehensive guide for installing SAP on an Azure VM

• Lab: Install a sample SAP system on an Azure VM

Session 6: Security and Compliance for SAP on Azure

• Best practices for Azure Security concerning SAP

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) within Azure

• Encryption, Firewall, and SAP security guidelines

• Lab: Set up IAM roles and Azure Key Vault

Week 4

Session 7: Monitoring and Management

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts for SAP

• Integration of SAP Solution Manager with Azure

• Performance tuning and cost reduction strategies

• Lab: Configure monitoring dashboards and alerts

Session 8: SAP High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Azure Availability Zones and Regions for SAP

• Backup strategies: Snapshots, Azure Backup, and HANA Backint

• Strategies for Disaster Recovery and failover testing

• Lab: Simulate a failover scenario

Week 5

Session 9: SAP Migration to Azure

• Migration strategies: Lift-and-Shift, Replatforming, Greenfield/Bluefield

• Tools for migration: Azure Migrate and SAP migration tools

• Case studies

• Lab: Develop a sample SAP migration plan

Session 10: Advanced Topics & Best Practices

• Cost optimization strategies for SAP on Azure

• Lifecycle management and support for SAP on Azure

• Q&A, session summary, and feedback

• Lab: Review deployment, monitoring, and HA setup

Deliverables / Outcomes:

• Participants will comprehend Azure architecture for SAP workloads

• Ability to deploy, monitor, and manage SAP on Azure

• Knowledge of best practices for HA, DR, and security

• Practical experience through labs in every session