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As a result of solution mapping, business capabilities might require services which partners have implemented in SAP BTP. Which SAP components and services, if any, are required to integrate such BTP partner services with an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system (hybrid scenario)?
In a hybrid scenario, where business capabilities require services which partners have implemented in SAP BTP and an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system, the following SAP components and services are required to integrate such BTP partner services with the on-premise system:
SAP Cloud Connector:The SAP Cloud Connector is a software component that allows you to connect your on-premise SAP systems to SAP BTP. The Cloud Connector provides a secure connection between your on-premise system and SAP BTP, and it also makes your on-premise system available to applications and services in SAP BTP.
SAP BTP Destination Service:The SAP BTP Destination Service is a service that provides a single point of entry for accessing on-premise systems from SAP BTP. The Destination Service makes it easy to manage and secure connections to on-premise systems, and it also provides a way to federate data from different on-premise systems.
In order to integrate BTP partner services with an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system, you will need to install the SAP Cloud Connector on your on-premise system and register the Cloud Connector with SAP BTP. You will also need to create a destination in the SAP BTP Destination Service for your on-premise system. Once you have done this, you will be able to access the on-premise system from applications and services in SAP BTP.
It is important to note that you can also use other SAP components to integrate on-premise systems with SAP BTP. However, the SAP Cloud Connector and the SAP BTP Destination Service are the most commonly used components for this purpose.
Having identified the appropriate sel of Business Activities, as the Chief Enterprise Architect of Wanderlust, assisted by the sap Enterprise Architects. you have been trying to relate to Lead to Cash Business Capabilities in the SAP Reference Business Architecture content repository. In light of the two key goals outlined by the Wanderlust CIO, what are the most appropriate Business Capabilities? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
The business capabilities 'Marketing Analytics' and 'Recommendation Management' align with the goal of enhancing the number of leads through targeted campaigns and cross-selling opportunities. 'Marketing Campaign Management' is central to designing and executing effective campaigns. 'Social Media Management' is pivotal for achieving high visibility on platforms where potential customers are most active. Reference = These capabilities should be part of Wanderlust's business architecture to support the CIO's objectives, and they are likely detailed in the SAP Reference Business Architecture content, which includes capabilities needed to execute comprehensive marketing strategies.
Which artifacts does SAP provide as part of the SAP Reference Business Architecture content?
Why is it useful to create Transition Architectures in the Application Architecture domain?
According to the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, which is a methodology and toolset by the German multinational software company SAP that helps enterprise architects define and implement an architecture strategy for their organizations, Transition Architectures are intermediate states between the Baseline Architecture (the current situation) and the Target Architecture (the desired future state). Transition Architectures describe how to move from one state to another in a feasible and manageable way, taking into account the constraints and dependencies of the project. Transition Architectures are useful for structuring complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing interdependent applications and/or the rollout of new applications. Some applications/solutions depend on the existence of others, meaning that they cannot be implemented or operated without the presence or functionality of other applications/solutions. For example, a new application that relies on data from an existing application, or an existing application that needs to be integrated with a new application. By creating Transition Architectures, enterprise architects can:
Define and prioritize the sequence and timing of the changes and rollouts that are needed to achieve the Target Architecture.
Identify and mitigate the risks and issues that might arise during the transition process, such as technical, operational, or organizational challenges.
Communicate and align with the stakeholders and sponsors of the project, such as business owners, users, developers, vendors, etc.
Monitor and control the progress and performance of the project, and ensure that it meets the requirements and expectations of the project.
Transition Architectures are useful in the Application Architecture domain because they can help to structure complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing interdependent applications and/or the rollout of new applications.
In some cases, it may be possible to make changes to existing applications independently of each other. However, in many cases, changes to one application will require changes to other applications. This is because applications often depend on each other for data or functionality.
Transition Architectures can help to identify these dependencies and to plan the changes to the applications in a way that minimizes the impact on the business. They can also help to ensure that the changes are made in a consistent and orderly fashion.
The following are some of the benefits of using Transition Architectures in the Application Architecture domain:
They can help to improve the visibility of complex application architectures.
They can help to identify dependencies between applications.
They can help to plan the changes to applications in a way that minimizes the impact on the business.
They can help to ensure that the changes are made in a consistent and orderly fashion.
Therefore, Transition Architectures can be a valuable tool for managing complex application architectures.
You design a Solution Architecture, based on SAP S/4HANA, for an internationally active customer that has a national subsidiary in China and other countries that have special requirements for data storage. As the responsible Enterprise Architect, your task is to propose a solution that takes these special requirements into account. How do you proceed when your customer's Architecture Guideline calls for following a "cloud-first" approach?
The customer's architecture guideline calls for following a 'cloud-first' approach, but this does not mean that all solutions must be deployed in the cloud. In some cases, private cloud or on-premise options may be necessary to meet the customer's data protection requirements.
For example, if the customer's subsidiary in China requires that data be stored within China, then a private cloud solution in China may be the best option. Similarly, if the customer's other subsidiaries have different data protection requirements, then a hybrid solution that combines cloud and on-premise deployments may be necessary.
The Enterprise Architect must carefully consider the customer's specific requirements and constraints before making a decision about the deployment environment.
Here are some of the factors that the Enterprise Architect should consider:
The customer's data protection requirements:The Enterprise Architect must understand the customer's specific data protection requirements and ensure that any solution meets those requirements.
The availability of cloud-based solutions that meet the customer's requirements:Not all cloud-based solutions meet the same data protection requirements. The Enterprise Architect must ensure that the cloud-based solutions that are being considered meet the customer's requirements.
The cost of different deployment options:The Enterprise Architect must consider the cost of different deployment options, including cloud, private cloud, and on-premise.
The scalability and performance requirements of the solution:The Enterprise Architect must ensure that the solution meets the customer's scalability and performance requirements, regardless of the deployment environment.
By carefully considering all of these factors, the Enterprise Architect can make a decision about the deployment environment that meets the customer's specific requirements and constraints.
Topic 2, Case Study -- Wanderlust
Introduction
Wanderlust GmbH, headquartered in Germany but with manufacturing facilities and sales globally, is a leading global manufacturer of conventional fuel driven cars. They are renowned for their best-in-class engineering, but not so much for aftermarket customer service. In recent years, Wanderlust has had limited success expanding into the market of electric vehicles. Following is Wanderlust's geographical manufacturing and supply spread:
Wanderlust offers one compact electric Sedan (model ELAN) and one compact electric SUV (model ELUV), each with three variants -- basic (LX), mid-range (VX) and high-end (ZX). Customers can also choose from a range of five metallic colors, two drive trains and two battery ranges.Overall, 50 different combinations are offered for all segments and variants put together.
Extracts from CEO Interviews -- Business Environment
Constraints/Issues
o Stiff water consumption regulations and enormous penalties for violation -- Lithium extraction is a
heavy water intensive process and mine locations are in very arid areas like the Australian outback
and Atacama Desert
o Significant dependence on external suppliers of Lithium batteries due to limited number of
manufacturing units, long lead times and high carbon footprint in all car manufacturing facilities except
Brazil.
o Long delays in spare battery availability, leading to an avalanche of unresolved battery related
customer complaints for vehicles under warranty
o Limited charging infrastructure, long charging cycles (as compared to refilling fuel) and slow resolution
of battery related complaints.
o Dwindling in store footfall due to pandemic (for feature-based vehicle selection prior to test drive)
Wanderlust offers one compact electric Sedan (model ELAN) and one compact electric SUV (model ELUV), each with three variants -- basic (LX), mid-range (VX) and high-end (ZX). Customers can also choose from a range of five metallic colors, two drive trains and two battery ranges.Overall, 50 different combinations are offered for all segments and variants put together.
Extracts from CEO Interviews -- Business Environment
Constraints/Issues
o Stiff water consumption regulations and enormous penalties for violation -- Lithium extraction is a
heavy water intensive process and mine locations are in very arid areas like the Australian outback
and Atacama Desert
o Significant dependence on external suppliers of Lithium batteries due to limited number of
manufacturing units, long lead times and high carbon footprint in all car manufacturing facilities except
Brazil.
o Long delays in spare battery availability, leading to an avalanche of unresolved battery related
customer complaints for vehicles under warranty
o Limited charging infrastructure, long charging cycles (as compared to refilling fuel) and slow resolution
of battery related complaints.
o Dwindling in store footfall due to pandemic (for feature-based vehicle selection prior to test drive)
Extracts from CIO Interviews -- IT Environment
Extracts from CIO Interviews -- IT Environment
Strategic Priorities - IT
o Ease of usage
o Ease of Maintenance
o Total Cost of Ownership Optimization
o Time to Value Acceleration
Transformation Status
o Only at a conceptual stage -- no planning done yet
o Nascent architecture practice
o Unclear on supported processes, required capabilities, applications, and transition path
o Yet to identify, prioritize and sequence initiatives
As-Is Architecture
Wanderlust has a separate organization and setup for their Automobile and Aftermarket businesses
o Wanderlust is reluctant to consider cloud for Core applications due to data privacy concerns, but are
open for Collaboration applications
o Automobile business started off in Europe and grew through acquisitions in Asia and Americas
o Automobile business runs on three continental SAP ECC instances with inherited, disparate
processes, which need to move to S/4HANA
o Automobile business is also looking to harmonize their processes across the continents, adopt a
seamless, transparent global supply chain for batteries and consolidate the continental instances into
a global single instance, data regulations permitting
o Automotive business uses a highly complex custom developed dealer management solution on ECC,
which needs to be replaced
o Automotive business uses SAP APO, which is nearing end of lifecycle and needs to be replaced by
IBP (DP & SNP) & S/4HANA (PP-DS)
o Automotive business uses several bespoke non-SAP applications, which are considered
irreplaceable, except for the Marketing and Sourcing applications, whichare expensive to maintain,
seldom used and henceneed to be replaced
o Aftermarket business processes are largely uniform and handled through a single ECC instance which
also should move to S/4HANA
o Aftermarket business uses SAP SCM which is nearing end of lifecycle and needs to be replaced by
S/4HANA AATP (gATP) and eSPP (SPP)
Extracts from Interview with Enterprise Architect
Enterprise Architecture Dimensions & Maturity
o Wanderlust's Key EA Dimensions, their overall purpose and current maturity level
Top three priorities given the current maturity level, are as follows
o Stakeholder Involvement is the topmost priority, to create a Stakeholder Map that'll identify all key EA stakeholders within Wanderlust
o Business-IT Alignment is also a top priority, to anchor every IT initiative to a Business Strategy Map,
consisting of clearly defined strategic business objectives, tangible goals and measurable value drivers
o Architecture Development is the next priority, beginning with development of business architectures, followed by application architectures and finally opportunities & solutions planning
Enterprise Architecture Practice Structure (Current)
Enterprise Architecture Principles
o Wanderlust's Enterprise Architecture Principles are a collection of crisp and precise one liners
pertaining to business, application, information, integration, technology and security aspects of
transformation
o Some of the EA Principles in the repository are
These EA Principles serve as high level directional statements and long term guard rails to the above
six aspects of transformation programs & projects
o They should ideally correlate (many to many) with the Strategic Objectives, defined in the Business-IT
alignment EA Dimension -- this is yet to be done though
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