SAP
CAL (Cloud Appliance Library) enables a
deploying of SAP solutions on hyperscalers. In other words it servers for a
purposes of SAP system preparation to be running in cloud environment of
hyperscaler of a customer's choice. Normally customers face challenges while
preparing systems for cloud deployment. It is a very lengthy process that involves
activities like: infrastructure setup, install IS, install DB for SAP system,
install SAP system itself, Basis configuration of the SAP system, install
Support Packages/patches on the SAP system, testing of the system, etc.
In
case the customer is aiming for test drive of the SAP system, doing proof of
concepts projects, custom development, demo systems for trainings etc such a lengthy
process is not acceptable.
To
save the time the CAL can be used instead. What the CAL offers is the SAP
system that pre-configured and ready-to-use type of system in form of image
that can be spin up in hyperscaler's cloud environment.
Currently
there are 48+ solution available via the CAL. For ABAP developers there is also
an offering of SAP ABAP Platform 1909, Developer Edition available. This can be
an option for people who do not have laptops with 32+ GB of RAM to install
the ABAP development system on their own hardware.
There
are following types of solutions (aka charging models) available at the CAL:
Free
solutions:
1
Educational solution (EDU): for
educational purposes normally running for a length of course on e.g.
open.sap.com, open.hpi.de.
2
Developer solution (DEV): length of
usage depends of particular terms of conditions of developer agreement.
3
Free trial period solution (TRIAL):
length of usage is free for certain period (e.g. 30days). After that free period,
a subscription period needs to be unlocked.
Paid
solutions:
4
Subscription period solution: usage
length is driven by the subscription period that can be bought at SAP store. Customer must have own license
for certain SAP solution.
5
SAP Model company (MC): Prepackaged system
for a specific industry or line of business as an example how an digital
transformation in specific industry can be achieved. See Notes: 2568464 - Master
Note - SAP Model Company, 2516683 -
Installation of Model Company Appliances.
More information:
FAQ
Solution Types and Charging Model
SAP Cloud Appliance Library:
creating an instance in AWS - YouTube
