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What is the primary driver for change in enterprises looking for new innovative ways of operating and improving their business?
What is the primary driver for change in enterprises looking for new innovative ways of operating and improving their business?
The evolution of new technologies
What does the Technology Architecture need to capture?
What does the Technology Architecture need to capture?
Transformation opportunities available to the enterprise through the adoption of new technology.
The Enterprise Architecture is typically led by technology concerns, rather than business concerns.
The Enterprise Architecture is typically led by technology concerns, rather than business concerns.
False (B)
What is the recommendation for customers to follow when using the SAP Enterprise Architecture Methodology?
What is the recommendation for customers to follow when using the SAP Enterprise Architecture Methodology?
The TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) is a static and linear process.
The TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) is a static and linear process.
What are the primary objectives of the Technology Architecture phase?
What are the primary objectives of the Technology Architecture phase?
What are some key architectural work products of the Target Technology Architecture?
What are some key architectural work products of the Target Technology Architecture?
What is the purpose of the Environments and Locations Diagram?
What is the purpose of the Environments and Locations Diagram?
What are the two typical technology architecture decisions that need to be taken during the Technology Architecture phase?
What are the two typical technology architecture decisions that need to be taken during the Technology Architecture phase?
What does the Instance Strategy define?
What does the Instance Strategy define?
What is a SAP Instance?
What is a SAP Instance?
What is a SAP Client?
What is a SAP Client?
What are the three main types of data in a client?
What are the three main types of data in a client?
What is the main benefit of the ‘all-in-one’ approach used in SAP S/4HANA?
What is the main benefit of the ‘all-in-one’ approach used in SAP S/4HANA?
What is the main challenge of using a functional split architecture?
What is the main challenge of using a functional split architecture?
What is the key principle of the Three-System Landscape Model?
What is the key principle of the Three-System Landscape Model?
What is the main limitation of the Three-System Landscape Model?
What is the main limitation of the Three-System Landscape Model?
What is the main benefit of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What is the main benefit of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What are the key principles of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What are the key principles of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What is the primary limitation of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What is the primary limitation of the Five-System Landscape Model?
What are the two main types of landscapes available in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
What are the two main types of landscapes available in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
What are the two main components of a 2-System Landscape?
What are the two main components of a 2-System Landscape?
What is the purpose of the Starter System in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
What is the purpose of the Starter System in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
What is the main benefit of using a staged development environment in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)?
What is the main benefit of using a staged development environment in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)?
What are the three recommended subaccounts for setting up a staged development environment in SAP BTP?
What are the three recommended subaccounts for setting up a staged development environment in SAP BTP?
What is a Global Account in SAP BTP?
What is a Global Account in SAP BTP?
What is a Subaccount in SAP BTP?
What is a Subaccount in SAP BTP?
What is the purpose of the Cloud Connector in SAP BTP?
What is the purpose of the Cloud Connector in SAP BTP?
What is the purpose of creating an Environments and Locations Diagram?
What is the purpose of creating an Environments and Locations Diagram?
What is one potential benefit of using a divisional split architecture?
What is one potential benefit of using a divisional split architecture?
What is one potential challenge of using a divisional split architecture?
What is one potential challenge of using a divisional split architecture?
Explain the difference between a centralized and a decentralized governance approach in relation to split architectures.
Explain the difference between a centralized and a decentralized governance approach in relation to split architectures.
What is one potential benefit of the single instance strategy?
What is one potential benefit of the single instance strategy?
What is one potential challenge of the single instance strategy?
What is one potential challenge of the single instance strategy?
What is the main challenge of the regional split pattern?
What is the main challenge of the regional split pattern?
What is the primary output of performing a Gap Analysis in the Technology Architecture phase?
What is the primary output of performing a Gap Analysis in the Technology Architecture phase?
Which diagram is derived from the SAP EA Methodology Solution Data Flow Diagram?
Which diagram is derived from the SAP EA Methodology Solution Data Flow Diagram?
Which of the following is a key requirement when defining the Target Technology Architecture?
Which of the following is a key requirement when defining the Target Technology Architecture?
Which component relies on information about SAP Cloud solution access and defines communication lines?
Which component relies on information about SAP Cloud solution access and defines communication lines?
Finalizing the Technology Architecture requires which of the following actions?
Finalizing the Technology Architecture requires which of the following actions?
What type of analysis is crucial for understanding the differences between the existing and desired Technology Architectures?
What type of analysis is crucial for understanding the differences between the existing and desired Technology Architectures?
Which activity serves to engage stakeholders in the Technology Architecture development process?
Which activity serves to engage stakeholders in the Technology Architecture development process?
What is a key requirement for maintaining Central Finance's effectiveness?
What is a key requirement for maintaining Central Finance's effectiveness?
What does the optimal solution in instance strategy usually emphasize?
What does the optimal solution in instance strategy usually emphasize?
What is one of the primary benefits of standardization in a financial system?
What is one of the primary benefits of standardization in a financial system?
Which characteristic best defines the 'low autonomy/high standardization' quadrant?
Which characteristic best defines the 'low autonomy/high standardization' quadrant?
What is a potential drawback of having excessively centralized governance?
What is a potential drawback of having excessively centralized governance?
What is a major factor in deciding the instance strategy for an organization?
What is a major factor in deciding the instance strategy for an organization?
In the context of a logical split architecture, how is success typically measured?
In the context of a logical split architecture, how is success typically measured?
What might be an advantage of local autonomy in a decentralized system?
What might be an advantage of local autonomy in a decentralized system?
How does decentralization affect operational governance?
How does decentralization affect operational governance?
Which purpose is primarily served by the testing subaccount in a staged development environment?
Which purpose is primarily served by the testing subaccount in a staged development environment?
What is a recommended configuration for a staged development environment using SAP BTP?
What is a recommended configuration for a staged development environment using SAP BTP?
In highly DevOps-driven organizations, what unique practice might occur concerning the subaccounts?
In highly DevOps-driven organizations, what unique practice might occur concerning the subaccounts?
What determines the number of subaccounts created by an organization?
What determines the number of subaccounts created by an organization?
What distinguishes the production subaccount's primary function within a staged development environment?
What distinguishes the production subaccount's primary function within a staged development environment?
What is a key feature of the Starter System in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
What is a key feature of the Starter System in SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
Which statement accurately describes the role of global accounts in SAP Business Technology Platform?
Which statement accurately describes the role of global accounts in SAP Business Technology Platform?
Which option best describes the purpose of directories in the SAP Business Technology Platform?
Which option best describes the purpose of directories in the SAP Business Technology Platform?
What happens to the Starter System once the Production System is delivered?
What happens to the Starter System once the Production System is delivered?
In which model can global accounts in SAP operate?
In which model can global accounts in SAP operate?
Which of the following is NOT included in the elements held by a subaccount?
Which of the following is NOT included in the elements held by a subaccount?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the regional independence of global accounts?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the regional independence of global accounts?
How do global accounts distribute entitlements to subaccounts?
How do global accounts distribute entitlements to subaccounts?
What type of resources can apps in a subaccount consume?
What type of resources can apps in a subaccount consume?
What is the primary function of a global account in managing resources?
What is the primary function of a global account in managing resources?
What is the maximum hierarchical depth allowed when organizing accounts and directories?
What is the maximum hierarchical depth allowed when organizing accounts and directories?
Which of the following features is included when managing entitlements within a directory?
Which of the following features is included when managing entitlements within a directory?
What does managing authorizations for a directory enable?
What does managing authorizations for a directory enable?
What is a key consideration for subaccounts in terms of regional assignment?
What is a key consideration for subaccounts in terms of regional assignment?
Which statement best describes the independence of subaccounts under a global account?
Which statement best describes the independence of subaccounts under a global account?
When directories are used, which of the following benefits is NOT provided?
When directories are used, which of the following benefits is NOT provided?
How does managing entitlements affect newly created subaccounts in a directory?
How does managing entitlements affect newly created subaccounts in a directory?
What is a significant characteristic of subaccounts in relation to a global account?
What is a significant characteristic of subaccounts in relation to a global account?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between directories and subaccounts?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between directories and subaccounts?
Flashcards
Target Technology Architecture
Target Technology Architecture
A description of the IT systems (hardware, software, and communication) enabling the Target Business Architecture, Application Architecture, and Data Architecture.
Environments & Location Diagram
Environments & Location Diagram
Illustrates the placement of technology components in deployment environments (e.g., data centers).
Instance Strategy
Instance Strategy
Determines the number of production instances needed per application (single, regional, or divisional).
SAP System Landscape Model
SAP System Landscape Model
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SAP BTP Account Model
SAP BTP Account Model
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TOGAF® ADM
TOGAF® ADM
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Baseline Technology Architecture
Baseline Technology Architecture
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Target Technology Architecture
Target Technology Architecture
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Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis
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Architecture Roadmap
Architecture Roadmap
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Stakeholder Review
Stakeholder Review
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Network and Communications Diagram
Network and Communications Diagram
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Hardware specifications
Hardware specifications
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Software Distribution Diagram
Software Distribution Diagram
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SAP Reference Architecture
SAP Reference Architecture
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System Landscape
System Landscape
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SAP Instance
SAP Instance
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SAP Client
SAP Client
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Master Data
Master Data
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Transactional Data
Transactional Data
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Configuration
Configuration
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Three-System Landscape Model
Three-System Landscape Model
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Five-System Landscape Model
Five-System Landscape Model
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Technology Architecture Phase Objectives
Technology Architecture Phase Objectives
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What does the Target Technology Architecture enable?
What does the Target Technology Architecture enable?
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How do you find potential improvements?
How do you find potential improvements?
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What's the Architecture Roadmap?
What's the Architecture Roadmap?
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What information sources are recommended for the Technology Architecture?
What information sources are recommended for the Technology Architecture?
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Why is Stakeholder Review crucial?
Why is Stakeholder Review crucial?
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What is the Architecture Definition Document?
What is the Architecture Definition Document?
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Central Finance
Central Finance
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Split Architecture
Split Architecture
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Standardisation
Standardisation
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Autonomy
Autonomy
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Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot
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Benefits of Standardisation
Benefits of Standardisation
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Benefits of Autonomy
Benefits of Autonomy
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Impact of Split Architecture on Governance
Impact of Split Architecture on Governance
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
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Starter System
Starter System
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Subaccount
Subaccount
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Global Account
Global Account
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Directory
Directory
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Consumption-based Model
Consumption-based Model
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Subscription-based Model
Subscription-based Model
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Region
Region
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Environment-independent
Environment-independent
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Entitlement
Entitlement
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Staged Development Environment
Staged Development Environment
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Subaccount Purpose
Subaccount Purpose
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Development Subaccount
Development Subaccount
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Testing Subaccount
Testing Subaccount
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Production Subaccount
Production Subaccount
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What are directories used for in SAP BTP?
What are directories used for in SAP BTP?
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What is the maximum depth of a directory hierarchy?
What is the maximum depth of a directory hierarchy?
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What is a subaccount in SAP BTP?
What is a subaccount in SAP BTP?
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How does a subaccount's region relate to its location?
How does a subaccount's region relate to its location?
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What is 'Manage Entitlements' in a directory?
What is 'Manage Entitlements' in a directory?
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What does 'Manage Authorizations' do in a directory?
What does 'Manage Authorizations' do in a directory?
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Why are subaccounts independent?
Why are subaccounts independent?
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What is the primary purpose of subaccounts?
What is the primary purpose of subaccounts?
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Why are subaccounts relevant for security?
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Why are subaccounts important for data management?
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Study Notes
SAP Technology Architecture
- This unit outlines the development of a target technology architecture.
- This architecture enables the target business architecture, application architecture and data architecture.
- After completing this unit, learners will be able to: create an environments and location diagram, define an instance strategy, define a system landscape model and understand the SAP BTP account model.
SAP Enterprise Architecture Methodology
- This methodology aligns with the TOGAF standard.
- It is tailored to the SAP Reference Architecture.
- It evolved from the IndRA framework.
- It is used by SAP and its customers to systematically map IT solutions to business needs.
- It is used internally by SAP to build enterprise architecture content.
- Customers use this framework to define their desired future business scope and target architecture.
SAP EA Methodology – Metro Map
- The MetroMap outlines the full set of recommended and optional architecture artifacts .
- Input is drawn from the SAP Reference Architecture to define the target architecture in both business and IT domains.
- It references existing architecture work products (principles, standards, guidelines, and baseline business and solution architectures).
- The selection of artifacts depends on the architecture project and stakeholders.
- The visualization is not intended to imply a waterfall approach.
Technology Architecture – Purpose & Artifacts
- Documents the deployment of IT systems (hardware, software, and communications).
- Develops Target Technology Architecture to enable the Target Business, Data, and Application Architecture
- Key architectural work products: Environments and Locations Diagram, Network and Communications Diagram, container/virtualization environments and hardware specifications.
Technology Architecture – Steps
- The objective of this phase is to develop the Target Technology Architecture while enabling the Architecture Vision, and target business, data, and application building blocks.
- Identifying candidate Architecture Roadmap components based on gaps between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures.
- The development of the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures is to be delivered via technology components.
Technology Architecture – Information Sources
- Environments and Locations Diagram is used to define solution data flow diagrams and solution process flow diagrams.
- The recommended sources are:
- SAP Trust Center
- SAP Discovery Center
- Cloud Peering
- SAP product hardware requirements (SAP Online Help
Technology Architecture (Deployment/Landscape)
- The Software Distribution Diagram outlines the distribution of Solution Building Blocks across the infrastructure.
- The Environments & Location Diagram shows the physical installation of these building blocks in various locations (e.g., data centers).
- The Network and Communications Diagram is used for documentation of network communication lines/VPNs.
Technology Architecture – Environments & Location Diagram
- Diagram visualization, showing the geographical location of solution building blocks and runtime environment details.
- Depicted are connections between Solution Building Blocks, and data center location.
- Physical locations of the users and external systems are important considerations.
- The data or content is exchanged over public lines/VPNs where necessary.
- Security capabilities should be added as required.
Instance Strategy overview
- Instance strategy describes typical scenarios including productive, development, and template considerations.
- Different Instance Strategy approaches: Independent, Partial Template (Global/Local), Full Template-Multiple Production Instances, and Full Template-Single Production Instance.
SAP Instance - Terminology overview
- SAP Landscape (Logical instance): A collection of environments used for common purpose release (e.g., production support or projects).
- SAP Environment: A collection of instances for a specific purpose (e.g., development, testing, production).
- SAP Instance: A single instance of given component with a specific role (e.g., DEV, PRD).
- SAP Client: A logical and independent organization unit with separate master data.
SAP Client Concept - Terminology overview
- Master Data: This data remains constant for a long period.
- Transactional Data: Data for daily transactions.
- Client-Specific Configuration: Customizations related to a specific client.
- Client-Independent Configuration: Customizations that are valid for multiple clients.
Technology Architecture - System Landscape Model
- The System Landscape Model defines the number of environments needed for the applications, with associated usage guidelines of each environment.
- It includes the sequence of environments for transport flow, which is a critical aspect of managing changes throughout the system.
Technology Architecture - Three-System Landscape Model
- This model presents QA (Quality Assurance) as a critical interim step before deployment in the PRD (Production).
- Integrity of Transport sequence is maintained, and QA is periodically refreshed from PRD.
- The primary limitation is supporting new projects/rollouts in parallel with production support.
Technology Architecture - Five-System Landscape Model
- This model, compared to the three-system model, adds an extra development environment (DPS) to the existing DEV and QA.
- The extra environment (DPS) allows more flexibility for projects that are separate from production support.
- This model describes N and N+1 as different versions/configurations that are maintained as independent environments for development, and are linked for consistency when changes are replicated to N+1.
- The benefit is that N+1 operations can be kept independent of previous versions.
- The drawback is increased complexity in the systems and administration.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud 2-System Landscape
- This landscape consists of a quality (or test) system and a production system.
- The quality system handles development, configuration, and testing activities for custom developments and configurations before deployment in the production system, ensuring quality delivery.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud - Three System Landscape
- The 3-System landscape consists of a development system, a test system, and a production system.
- It's specifically designed for advanced development projects and enables greater developer capabilities.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud - Three System Landscape with Starter System
- In the Explore phase of the SAP Activate roadmap, fit-to-standard workshops take place.
- The starter system includes configuration and master data for the selected cloud solution.
SAP Business Technology Platform Account Model Overview
- Each subaccount holds resources that can be used by apps.
- Users and apps within the subaccount write related data.
- Each subaccount belongs to a global account and a region.
SAP Account Model: Create Staged Development Environment
- A subaccount for each specific development project is created for better governance and isolation.
- Testing and production are combined into a single subaccount to further consolidate processes and compliance.
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Explore the foundational concepts of SAP Technology Architecture and Enterprise Architecture Methodology in this quiz. Learn how to map IT solutions to business needs and create essential architectural diagrams. This unit emphasizes the alignment with the TOGAF standard and the SAP Reference Architecture.