Mostly due to the hardware refresh (before the end of the said hardware’s license support) and or to maximize the benefits of Cloud (may it be public or private, depending on customer preference. In rare cases, the target could be another hardware at On-premise), many SAP customers opt for OS/DB migration wherein the source and target OS (Operating system) and source and target DB (database) could be same or different. Depending on that, it would be homogenous or heterogenous OS/DB migration. It is important to note that the SAP application version remains same in this migration. Nevertheless, it provides substantial cost reduction besides availing the scalability of Cloud.
The steps we follow to
achieve your goals
To ensure SAP clients gain the maximum benefit from OS/DB migrations, it’s crucial to focus on meticulous planning, execution, and support.
Here’s how we achieve it:
- Understand Business Objectives
- Thorough Assessment
- Customized Migration Strategy
- Data Preparation
- Minimized Downtime
- Post-Migration Optimization
- Training and Knowledge Transfer
- Continuous Support
Key elements of SAP OS/DB migration process
- System Copy Types:
- Homogeneous System Copy: Migration within the same OS and database type.
- Heterogeneous System Copy: Migration across different OS or database types.
- Tools and Services:
- SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM): Used for system copy and migration tasks.
- OS/DB Migration Check Service: Ensures the system is ready for migration.
- Migration Phases
- Database Migration Option (DMO)
- Key Considerations:
- Data consistency and integrity.
- Performance optimization.
- Backup and recovery planning.
