Disaster Recovery & Data Automation for SAP Systems

Disaster Recovery, Data Sync, and Automation for SAP

The customer approached us to enhance automation and establish secure data synchronization between AWS and SAP environments. Their existing framework lacked the security, DR design, and synchronization governance required for a scalable enterprise-grade cloud environment.

Customer Overview

Consumer Durables Customer

A leading conglomerate shaping the nation’s industrial and consumer landscape. Known for its engineering brilliance, trusted legacy, and innovative spirit, the enterprise has evolved into a global force, powering progress, connectivity, and transformation. With a strong digital vision, it continues to redefine efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across every facet of its operations.

Location

Mumbai, India

Company size

1,001-5,000 Employees

Problem Statements

We identified key problems that need to be addressed to deliver a solution aligned with the customer’s problem

Cross-Account Data Transfer

The application and DR environments were hosted in separate AWS accounts, requiring secure cross-account data transfer and automation without impacting operational stability.

Network Resolution Failures

Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) in the SAP-DR environment failed to resolve correctly, causing communication issues and disrupting automated synchronization.

Automation Barriers

AWS Lambda couldn’t trigger Data Sync tasks due to restricted outbound connectivity from the VPC, disrupting automated data synchronization.

Secure Data Upload Requirements

Application owners needed to secure access to DR buckets without exposing credentials, requiring controlled and compliant access policies.

SAP Security Restrictions

Accurate synchronization between Amazon S3 and Elastic File System (EFS) requires precise file path configuration. Any incorrect mappings could result in incomplete or failed data transfers.

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Our Methodology

We designed a secure and automated cloud framework to ensure continuous availability and seamless data synchronization across environments.

01 Discovery & Diagnosis

Highlighted connectivity and configuration challenges, emphasizing the need for a secure, compliant approach to sync data between Elastic File System(EFS) and S3.

02 Solutioning

Implemented a secure, automated data synchronization framework using native cloud services, integrating EFS, S3, Data Sync, and Lambda to ensure seamless connectivity, compliance, and reliability.

03 Execution & Delivery

Static FQDN-to-IP mappings were configured in the servers to ensure accurate network resolution.
A NAT Gateway was set up to enable secure internet access for AWS Lambda and Data Sync services.
Application-specific S3 buckets were created for structured and secure data storage.
Elastic File System (EFS) served as a staging layer for data uploads, with automated Data Sync tasks managing seamless transfers between EFS and S3.
Reverse synchronization (S3 to EFS) was automated using S3 event notifications and AWS Lambda.
Each application owner received secure IAM access to manage their respective data folders.
For one of the core applications, a dedicated S3 bucket and EFS file system were configured to enable seamless two-way synchronization.
Data Sync tasks were established for both S3 to EFS and EFS to S3 transfers, with Lambda functions automating synchronization every 15 minutes.
Comprehensive pre-deployment validations ensured Lambda functionality, network configuration, access permissions, and EFS connectivity operated seamlessly.

Business Impact

We delivered measurable business outcomes that validate the effectiveness of the solution

99.9% +

Data availability maintained across environments.

80%+

Manual effort reduced with automation.

100% +

Compliance achieved with secure access controls.

50% +

Scalability improved to support new applications easily.

70% +

Monitoring visibility enhanced with CloudWatch insights.

Services Involved

We delivered a well-defined micro-services architecture, maintaining efficiency and scalability, throughout project engagement

Cloud Ops

Restore From AWS Backup

Our Service Leads within this Microservice restore data from a backup, whether it's the entire system, specific files, or the entire database.

Reconfigure AWS EC2

In this Microservice, our Service Leads modify the configuration of existing AWS EC2 instances in the cloud. They adjust instance types based on specified requirements, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency while maintaining seamless operations.

Key Roles Involved

The functions and specializations that worked in sync to ensure seamless delivery

AWS Cloud Engineer

Our AWS Cloud Engineer designs, deploys and manages cloud infrastructure on AWS. They optimize performance, ensure security, automate processes, and support cloud-based applications to enhance scalability and reliability.

Region :Meerut Hive

Relevant Industries

Manufacturing

Consumer Durables

Problem Statements

Business Impact

Key Roles Involved