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SAP Landscape Virtualization ManagementUse cases, features and benefits

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Value Proposition

Product Overview

System Copy/Refresh with Post-Copy Automation

SAP LVM 2.1 features in detail

Reference Customers and Success Stories

Further Information


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Value Proposition: SAP Landscape Virtualization Management (LVM)Making landscape administration easier

With SAP LVM, you can simplify and automate the management and operations of your SAP systems and landscapes running on physical or virtual infrastructures and increase your business agility.

Simplify

Centralize your SAP landscape operations

Get landscape-wide visibility and control

Integrate and manage your non-SAP applications

Tailor to your needs, customize the user context

Automate

Automate provisioning of your SAP systems

Schedule tasks and manage dependencies

Automate your repetitive basis admin tasks

Get notifications on landscape events


Product OverviewProvisioning, Landscape Management and Extensibility

SAP Landscape Virtualization Management

Provisioning SAP Systems

• End-to-end system clone, copy and refresh for SAP systems including SAP HANA systems

• Post-copy automation (PCA) for ABAP/Java

• Synchronized clone• Application server and diagnostics agent provisioning

• Integration with near-zero downtime maintenance (nZDM) for Java

Landscape Management

• Customizable dashboards• Landscape visualization• Landscape reporting• Single/Mass operations on SAP systems and resources

• Take-over procedure for SAP HANA system replication

• Task scheduler• Rolling kernel switch• Detect multi-node databases

Extensibility

• Custom provisioning• Custom operations / hooks• Custom instances• External interfaces• Custom links / tabs• Custom notifications• Custom validations• Integration with SAP Solution Manager


Product OverviewStandard Edition vs. Enterprise Edition

Standard Edition

Enterprise Edition• Advanced Dashboards• Landscape Visualization• Landscape Reporting• Take-over for SAP HANA replication • Rolling Kernel Switch• Automatic Capacity Management• Performance Monitoring• VM-based clone/copy/refresh• Storage-based clone/copy/refresh• Standalone PCA

• Template based clone/copy/refresh• Detect Multi-Node Databases• Content and Views permissions• Custom Notifications/Validations• Custom Properties/Parameters• Custom Tabs• Custom Provisioning• Integration with nZDM• Integration with SAP Solution Manager

Standard Edition • Start/Stop/Relocate operations• Mass operations on systems/hosts• Validations• Task Scheduler• Service/Host detection• Basic Dashboards• Virtualization Integration

• Custom Operations/Hooks/Instances• Custom Links• Fine-Granular Access Control• Inter-System Dependencies• Application Server Provisioning


Planned Innovations Future DirectionTodayThis is the current state of planning and may be changed by SAP at any time.(Release 2.1)

Product OverviewProduct road map overview – key themes and capabilities

Provisioning SAP systems Provisioning SAP HANA multi-node systems

Use replicated SAP HANA for system provisioning operations

Landscape refresh Enhancements in application server handling

Landscape management Task scheduling for system provisioning operations

Extended networking concept UI enhancements Disaster recovery support

Extensibility Integration with OpenStack Integration with additional partner technologies and third-party management tools

Provisioning SAP systems Using clustered system as source for system provisioning operations (clone/copy/refresh)

Configuration assistance for infrastructure setup

Integration with SAP TDMS*

Landscape management Automated maintenance for SAP systems (applying updates, patches etc.)

Extended support for SAP HANA high-availability scenarios

Customized reporting via integration with reporting engines

Extensibility Flexible process orchestration Integration with new partner technologies and third-party management tools

* See Appendix for abbreviations

Provisioning SAP systems End-to-end system clone, copy and refresh for SAP systems including SAP HANA systems

Post-copy automation (PCA) for ABAP and Java

Synchronized clone Integration with nZDM* for Java

Landscape management Dashboards, landscape visualization and reports

Single/Mass operations on systems and hosts

Task scheduler Take-over procedure for SAP HANA replication

Extensibility Custom provisioning Custom operations/hooks/instances External interfaces


Product OverviewRelease plan

2014 2015 2016 2017

LVM 2.1 Ramp-up

This is the current state of planning and may be changed by SAP at any time.

LVM1.0

GAEnd

of maintenance May-2014

SP8

LVM2.0

GA

SP4 SP5 Planned end of maintenance Dec-2015

Next Release

GARamp-up

SP6

GAImprovements to be delivered in 2015

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QASUp-to-date

business data

QASOutdated

business data

SAP System copy/refresh with Post-copy Automation Use case examples

system clone

Example: Create isolated testing, demo ortraining systems

System RefreshSystem Clone System Copy

Example: Create new QA/TEST systems

PRD

PRD

system

clone

PRD

system copy

PRD

QAS

system

copy

TST

system refresh

PRD

Example: Update existing QA/TEST systems with latest business data


SAP System copy/refresh with Post-copy Automation Looking at the steps

SAPLandscape Virtualization Management

System Refresh

Export system configuration

Clone SAP system

Rename cloned SAP system

Conduct post copy activities (includes import of system

configuration)

Storage- or VM-based cloning;; isolation of cloned system by OS firewall means

Target system is offline

Target system is online

System Copy

Clone SAP system

Rename cloned SAP system

Conduct post copy activities

Clone SAP system

System Clone

Target system is online


SAP System copy/refresh with Post-copy AutomationABAP post-copy automation

PRD

system copy

TST

Reconfigure

ABAP PCA initial copy task list automates activities required after system copy: Clean-up: Deletion of obsolete information copied from original system

Post-copy configuration: Adaption of ABAP basis configuration settings

PRD

system refresh

TST

Reconfigure

ABAP PCA refresh task list automates activities required for system refresh: Pre-checks: Perform checks to ensure consistency and actual use case

Retaining existing configuration: Export and import of existing configuration settings to ensure they are retained after system refresh

Clean-up & post-copy configuration: Deletion of obsolete information from original system in target system

Retain


Java PCA initial copy task list automates activities required after system copy: Clean-up: Deletion of obsolete information copied from original system

For system refresh, import existing configuration: Import of existing configuration settings as exported with Java PCA refresh task list above

Post-copy configuration: Adaption of Java basis configuration settings

SAP System copy/refresh with Post-copy AutomationJava post-copy automation

Java PCA refresh task list automates activities for exporting existing configuration: Export of existing configuration: Export of existing configuration settings to ensure they are retained after system refresh Export existing config

PRD

system copy

TSTReconfigure

(Import existing config)

TST


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailWhat’s new with release 2.1

Additional Enhancements

+ View storage-system connections+ Enhanced landscape visualization+ Advanced authorization concept+ Enhancements in Global Search and Table Search

Extensibility

+ New custom operations types+ Validation constraints+ New template APIs (partners)+ Integration with work-mode management of SAP Solution Manager

Provisioning SAP Systems

+ Provisioning SAP HANA systems+ Synchronized clone+ Enhancements in PCA handling+ Template-based execution

Landscape Management

+ Take-over SAP HANA replication+ Rolling kernel switch+ Define target state for instances+ Install PCA license


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailManaging SAP HANA

SAP Landscape Virtualization Management 2.1

Provisioning SAP Systems* • System clone, copy, rename and refresh for single-node SAP HANA systems• Automation for post-copy processing tasks for SAP HANA systems

Landscape Management*• Start/stop/monitor for single-node and multi-node SAP HANA systems• Relocate single-node SAP HANA systems• Take-over procedure for SAP HANA system replication

* SAP HANA standalone systems and ABAP on SAP HANA systems on Tailored Data Center Integration (TDI) only

With LVM, you can simplify and automate the management and operations of your SAP systems and landscapes running on traditional or virtual infrastructures and increase your business agility.


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailCreate / use provisioning templates

Create Templates• Save input from system provisioning for template bases execution directly from LVM or triggered from third party tools.

LVM

Step

Step

Step

executeTemplate(template_Id)

Execution

Use Templates• Execute system provisioning from one of your saved templates

• Edit templates properties• Export saved templates • Import new templates


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailTemplates (save LVM workflow and execute later or via API)

§ Template APIs§ Template Management§ Template Configuration§ Template Execution

§ Template Management UI§ Save as template

LVM

Step

Step

Step

executeTemplate(template_Id)

Execution


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSynchronized Clone

§ Synchronized clone of multiple systems

§ Option to define an execution time for the clone step

§ The clone steps of the systems involved will be started at approximately the same time reducing transaction differences between the systems


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSystem Provisioning - Additional Features

Enhancements in PCA Handling• BW specific “Open Firewall automatically to remote systems”• Confirm that PCA configurations are completed• Modify Parameters – expert tool to adapt PCA parameters

Online Snapshot• Support consistent online snapshot


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSystem Provisioning - Additional Features

Delete Storage Volumes• Delete Storage volumes for system refresh and destroy activities

Synchronized Clone• Schedule execution time for cloning step in system clone, copy, refresh activities


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSystem Copy - Open firewall during PCA BW execution

§ Open Firewall automatically to remote systems§ Confirm that PCA configuration tasks are completed


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailStorage Visualization

§ Visualize system-storage connections§ Support for virtual volumes and virtual volume groups§ Show storage under the operations tab§ Visualization improvements


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailTarget State for Instances

§ Allow users to define a target state (e.g. not running) for any instance (e.g. App Server). After a maintenance weekend, the landscape should be in the same state as before (e.g. only 5 of 7 AppServer of System A running).

§ New grouping: group by target state§ Validation Warning: not in target state (allows mail notification)

§ Use target state as default selection during Mass start (so that AppServers with target state "not running" are not selected by default)


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailHandover of Parameters to PCA

§ Modify Parameters – expert tool to adapt the parameter settings for a single use

§ To adapt the task lists or task list variantspermanently, it is recommended to use the ABAP task manager.


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailInstall PCA License

§ Installation of PCA License can be triggered centrally from LVM

§ Available for managed systems registered as Enterprise Services in LVM


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSolution Manager Integration

§ Check SAP Solution Manager work modes during LVM operation execution§ Single/Mass operations § Navigate from LVM to IT calendar§ Multiple systems§ Extended SID


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailCheck Volumes before deletion

Verify Volumes are not in use by another System before deleting


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailRolling Kernel Switch (RKS)

§ Enable customers to switch the ABAP kernel without system downtime and with minimal operational effort.

§ The impact on users and overall system functionality is kept to a minimum

§ LVM orchestrates the established procedure


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailDiagnostics Agent Installation & Configuration

§ Install/Uninstall Diagnostic Agent on selected system/host


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailAutomatic update of external SAPHostAgent Libraries

§ Automated update of Platform and Storage Libraries for SAPACOSPREP


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailNew Custom Operation Types

Operation Types1. Confirm Action2. Remote Function Call


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailValidation Constraints

§ Allow definition of constraints for validations: pool based configuration of validation (Info, warning, error, suppress) and support of constraints (constraints can be defined per validation)


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailSnapshot Management Enhancements

§ Consistent UI§ Consistency support for online snapshot


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailContent and View Permissions

§ Visibility of Pool Containers, Pools, Systems, Instances based on user authorizations

§ Visibility of tabs/subtabs based on user roles

Content: Pools, Systems, Instances, hosts…

LVM Views tabs/subtabs


SAP LVM 2.1 features in detailFurther enhancements

Global Search

Search on overview tables, e.g., operations “Systems & Instances Overview”

Dashboards: • Storage POD

Visualization: • Selection of entities to be displayed • Save as image • Show characteristics

Operations: • Storage Tab• Link from host to storage volumes• Group based on: Kernel Release and

SAPHostAgent version


SAP LVM Customer References Bosch boosts Automation of Routine Tasks

The Bosch GroupComprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in 60 countries

Headquarters Stuttgart, Germany

IndustriesAutomotive, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods

Products and ServicesAutomotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy andBuilding Technology

Employees281,000 worldwide

Revenue46.1 billion € in 2013

Web Site www.bosch.com

Objectives

Reduce operational costs of administering the SAP landscape Drive flexibility and agility Boost the level of automation by eliminating routine tasks

Why SAP

Ongoing development partnership with SAP and IBM Strong technology leadership coupled with extensive Partner ecosystem Open interfaces facilitate integration with existing environment Only vendor with end-to-end process capability across infrastructure layers

Benefits

Landscape-wide technical infrastructure monitoring and validation Central point of control for the SAP landscape including landscape visualization Post-copy automation steps fully customized to Bosch needs Seamless integration into existing automation environment Automation has driven down operational costs

“We experienced the tremendous potential of SAP® Landscape Virtualization Management, especially in its automation capabilites of SAP system copy and post-copy automation.”

Magnus Binder, Global Lead of SAP Operations at Bosch


SAP LVM Customer References KOSTAL Increases Software Security

CompanyLeopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG (KOSTAL)

HeadquartersLudenscheid, Germany

IndustryAutomotive

Products and ServicesElectronic and mechatronics components and systems

Employees14,400

Web Site www.kostal.com

PartnerSAP® Consulting

Objectives

Simplify and modernize global IT infrastructure so it can be adapted to new requirements without lengthy planning or migration phases

Standardize hardware and operating systems and switch to more affordable alternatives

Maintain maximum availability of all software solutions worldwide

Why SAP

Adaptive computing concept enabling Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG to operate SAP® solutions in a virtual environment

Expertise of SAP consultants in the area of virtualization SAP Landscape Virtualization Management software

Benefits

Reduction of hardware costs by two thirds Ability to switch directly to a backup system during operation, with resources assigned automatically to the systems

Greater security of software provision and higher availability of the software

“We virtualized our SAP software on the basis of SAP® Landscape Virtualization Management. Now we can provide IT resources more quickly and easily.”

Klaus-Dieter Alfes, Senior Manager for SAP Systems Administration, Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG

EasierMigration of SAP®solutions from the virtual server to the “real” server, and vice versa

BetterProvision of SAP software

FewerRoutine tasks for IT staff

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SAP LVM Customer References LHI Automates Routine Administration Tasks

The LHI GroupGroup of companies focused on leasing business, market leader in property leasing, commercial administration of special purpose companies.

Headquarters Pullach, Germany

IndustriesReal Estate Leasing, Financial Services

Products and ServicesStructured financing projectsFundsSupporting Services

Employees268

Revenue150.8 million € in 2013

Web Site http://www.lhi.de

Objectives

• Consolidation of the IT landscape using virtualization technologies and leverage products like SAP® NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management to manage the SAP landscape.

• Minimize planned downtimes during key administrative tasks and improve Service Levels being offered to the internal business customers.

• Quick and rapid provisioning of SAP systems to improve testing and integration scenarios.• Reduce costs and complexity.

Why SAP

• Long-term relationship with SAP• SAP applications run the most critical business applications for LHI• LVM quite naturally complements and enhances the overall story around hardware consolidation and infrastructure virtualization

Benefits

• Automated copy and refresh of productive systems via LVM helps meet some of the demanding business requirements.• End-to-end Automation of day to day administrative tasks reduces TCO.• Open architecture and rich set of interfaces allows easy integration of LVM with other technologies in the data center (storage, databases, virtualization etc.)

• SAP application awareness and SAP content (Post-Copy Automation) eliminates manual effort reduces time and resources required.

• SAP content is part of the SAP technology foundation layer and is enhanced regularly via the standard patching process.

Implementation of SAP® Landscape Virtualization Management as part of the hardware consolidation and replatforming project has resulted in increased flexibility and improved responsiveness to our business. LVM offers a compelling value proposition because of the end-to-end automation of complex tasks which results in reduced costs and minimizes planned outages.Mr. M. Bellet, Manager IT Infrastructure, LHI


SAP LVM Customer References Bouygues Telecom Saves Time And Frees Resources

Company or OrganizationBouygues Telecom

Headquarters or LocationParis, France

IndustryTelecom

Products and ServicesMobile Network Operator Internet Service Provider

Employees9000

Revenue or Budget€4.7B in 2013

Web Site http://www.bouyguestelecom.fr

Objectives Simplify overall management of SAP landscape Eliminate manual administrative tasks, i.e. cloning, copying and refreshing systems Reduce time required for system administration Support new business initiatives quickly and cost effectively

Why SAP Landscape Virtualization Management? Ideal solution for diverse SAP landscape, including ECC 6.0 and BW “Post Copy Automation (PCA), one of its key components, is simple to use and to learn.” “Now database copies are done without hard and long manual actions.” “We can easily customize PCA templates in order to get the exact database copies that we need.”

Benefits Elimination of multiple manual and time consuming processes Complete confidence that the technical status of the refreshed instance will be unchanged from its prior status With a comprehensive set of parameters, “PCA is easy to adapt to our precise and very specific needs.”

“The time savings are amazing! A workload that previously took three days to complete is now done in hours. And the five days formerly required to refresh our systems has been reduced to two days – a 60% reduction!”

Eric Remy, SAP System Administration, Bouygues Telecom


SAP LVM Customer References T-System Operates Complex IT Landscapes

CompanyT-Systems International GmbH

HeadquartersFrankfurt, Germany

IndustryProfessional services

Products and ServicesOperating and managing information and communication technology (ICT) systems

Employees50,000

Web Site www.t-systems.com

Top objectives Lower total cost of ownership and shorten time to value for new cloud services Gain vital insight into the health status of physical as well as virtual assets in the globally distributed environment run by T-Systems International GmbH

Drive modernization initiatives and cost-effectively manage a distributed multivendor application landscape

Resolution Introduce standard SAP® software to reduce in-house development effort and shorten innovation cycles

Roll out instances of SAP Landscape Virtualization Management software at company sites throughout Europe

Take advantage of self-explanatory dashboard views provided by SAP Landscape Virtualization Management

Key benefits Achieved significant savings while accelerating key processes Reduced custom development effort in landscape virtualization activities Increased efficiency of incident handling through the dashboard views of critical events provided by the software

“SAP Landscape Virtualization Management supports us in integrating new software products right out of the box, allowing us to rapidly embrace changes that drive the company’s business.”Lars Micheel, Solution Delivery Lead, Global Delivery Unit SAP Technology Services, T-Systems International GmbH

30%Less development effort

50%Faster postcopy process

30%Shorter mean repair time

Customer logo here

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Further information

SAP Public WebSAP.com Solutions http://www.sap.com/solutions/technology/cloud/virtualization/index.epxSAP Community Network http://scn.sap.com/community/it-management/virtualization

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-42216SAP Help Portal http://help.sap.com/lvmstd21

http://help.sap.com/lvment21

Related SAP NotesCollective Note SAP LVM 2.1 1973341SAP's recommended approach to system copy 1767253System Provisioning with SAP LVM 1709155Managing system landscapes with LVM Enterprise Edition

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