Automation of homogeneous SAP system copies
SAP system startup and shutdown, including virtual hosts
SAP SE is a software company that uses the proprietary programming language ABAP. SAP® landscapes include not only production but also Quality Assurance (QA) systems as well as test and other staging systems. For appropriate and consistent testing and acceptance of changes in programs and processes, SAP recommends the "homogeneous system copy" approach to provide non-production systems with up-to-date data.
The database import can be performed using various tools. Sapinstaller provides a working way to import the database cleanly.
The Refresh
In order to check whether the usable settings are correctly adjusted, especially in the case of large databases, the runtimes are automatically logged during the BDLS. Based on these results, it is possible to analyze how the runtime can be further optimized. By the way, BDLS reports and optimization options are displayed in the BSC GUI, including modification options.
Shutting down and copying virtualized systems, such as VMware instances, requires just a few mouse clicks. VMware is suitable for running multiple training, development and test environments on one physical system. Larger productive systems, on the other hand, are not so easy to virtualize. If users have to shut down the productive system during the copy, the runtime of the operation or the unavailability of the productive system becomes a critical factor.
There is a useful product for SAP system copy - "Shortcut for SAP Systems".
Rehau recently opted for the 'Automated System Copy for SAP' solution.
To reduce the number of test cycles, it is also advisable to update your development system occasionally.