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Explore how each DevOps service supports your business with practical use cases, and discover how these tools can enhance efficiency, reliability, and agility across your operations.

Recommended to: SAP BTP Administrators, Developers, SAP BTP Architects and Project Managers

When: Preparation Phare

Key outcomes

  • Know your solutions: Understand the scope of the solutions running on SAP BTP.
  • Prepare your team: Train your center of expertise in the operational tasks required by the business.
  • Define roles, policies, and procedures to ensure optimal use of the resources provided by SAP BTP.
  • Automate platform administration and operation tasks.

Key resources to get ready for implementation

Platform Administration
ResourceDescription
SAP BTP Dev&Ops Services in Discovery Center(opens in new tab)Explore SAP BTP's DevOps capabilities, including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring tools, with detailed service descriptions and setup guides.
SAP BTP Administrator Guide(opens in new tab)The official guide for managing SAP BTP accounts, subaccounts, entitlements, and platform configurations securely and efficiently.

Dev & Ops with SAP BTP(opens in new tab)

Learn how SAP BTP supports integrated development and operations processes to streamline cloud application lifecycle management.
SAP BTP Center of Expertise Guide(opens in new tab)A comprehensive resource offering best practices, governance models, and expert recommendations for running SAP BTP at scale.
SAP BTP Guidance Framework(opens in new tab)Discover structured methodologies and frameworks to implement, manage, and optimize your SAP BTP landscape.
Cloud Identity Services & Security
ResourceDescription
SAP Cloud Identity Services Community Page(opens in new tab)Join the SAP community to learn, share, and get updates about SAP's cloud identity and access management solutions.
Introducing SAP Cloud Identity Services Learning Journey(opens in new tab)A guided learning path to understand the fundamentals and setup of SAP Cloud Identity Services.
SAP BTP Security Recommendations(opens in new tab)Official SAP recommendations to ensure secure architecture, configuration, and operations in SAP BTP.
Continuous Integration and Delivery
ResourceDescription
SAP service page(opens in new tab)Learn how to automate builds, tests, and deployments for SAP applications using the SAP Continuous Integration and Delivery service.
SAP Discovery Center service page(opens in new tab)Explore SAP's CI/CD service features, plans, and use cases directly from the Discovery Center catalog.
SAP Cloud ALM
ResourceDescription
Implementing with SAP Cloud ALM Learning Journey(opens in new tab)A structured learning path on using SAP Cloud ALM to manage implementations and project delivery.
Operating with Cloud ALM Learning Journey(opens in new tab)Learn how to use Cloud ALM for operational monitoring, incident management, and lifecycle optimization.
SAP Cloud ALM support page(opens in new tab)Access documentation, support options, and onboarding information for SAP Cloud ALM.
Cloud Transport Management
ResourceDescription
SAP Cloud Transport Management Service Page(opens in new tab)Discover how to manage and move transportable artifacts securely across SAP BTP landscapes.
Introduction to SAP Cloud Transport Management(opens in new tab)A visual introduction to transport management concepts and workflows in SAP BTP.
SAP Cloud Transport Management in Discovery Center(opens in new tab)Service overview and technical details for implementing SAP's transport management in BTP.
Alert and Automation
ResourceDescription
SAP BTP Alert and Notification Service Page(opens in new tab)Learn how to set up real-time alerts and notifications to monitor SAP BTP applications and services.
Introduction to SAP BTP Alert and Notification Service(opens in new tab)A quick introduction video explaining how the alert service enhances operational awareness in BTP.
SAP Alert & Notification Service in Discovery Center(opens in new tab)Explore technical documentation, service plans, and configurations for alert management.
SAP Automation Pilot Service Page(opens in new tab)Automate operational tasks and workflows in SAP BTP with Automation Pilot.
 Introduction to SAP Automation Pilot(opens in new tab)Learn how SAP Automation Pilot helps automate cloud operations and reduce manual workload.
SAP Automation Pilot in Discovery Center(opens in new tab)Get technical details, use cases, and setup guides for SAP Automation Pilot.

Plan your implementation

Discover the different methodologies and best practices proposed by SAP to get the most out of implementing DevOps technologies in SAP BTP and to optimally support the lifecycle of your applications and processes.

Recommended to: SAP BTP Administrators, Developers, SAP BTP Architects and Project Managers

When: SAP BTP Prepare phase 

Key outcomes

  • Develop a plan for implementing and adopting DevOps practices on SAP BTP.
  • Define roles for platform management, technical administration, architecture, and security.
  • Design your center of expertise to manage the lifecycle of your processes and the adoption of new initiatives, supported securely and effectively by the DevOps solutions on SAP BTP.
  • Keep control over every new initiative that will be implemented on SAP BTP.

Key resources to get ready for implementation

Implementation Strategy
ResourceDescription
SAP BTP Dev Ops Reference Architecture(opens in new tab)Understand the recommended architecture and design principles for DevOps on SAP BTP.
SAP BTP Center of Expertise Guide(opens in new tab)Governance and best practices guide for implementing SAP BTP effectively at enterprise scale.
Security Model
ResourceDescription
Security and Compliance Model Guide(opens in new tab)Learn how to build a security and compliance model within SAP BTP environments.
SAP BTP Security Guidance(opens in new tab)SAP's core documentation on platform security controls and compliance management.
Onboard to SAP Cloud Identity Services(opens in new tab)Step-by-step guide for integrating and onboarding SAP Cloud Identity Services with BTP.
SAP Identity Access Management Reference Architecture(opens in new tab)SAP's official reference model for IAM design, governance, and system integration.
Platform Administration
ResourceDescription
Create a SAP BTP Governance Model(opens in new tab)Learn to establish governance frameworks for managing subaccounts, entitlements, and access.
Setup Account Model(opens in new tab)Guidance on structuring and configuring accounts and subaccounts in SAP BTP.
Setup  Security and Compliance Model in SAP BTP(opens in new tab)A practical guide for configuring compliance and security models in your BTP landscape.
SAP Identity Access Management Reference Architecture(opens in new tab)Central resource for administrators to manage SAP BTP tenants, services, and integrations.

Get enabled

Discover here the top enablement resources to enhance your skills and understand of all SAP BTP DevOps services.

Recommended to: SAP BTP Administrators, Developers, SAP BTP Architects and Project Managers.

When: For every implementation of DevOps tools.

Key outcomes

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of your SAP BTP integration functionalities.
  • Identify and leverage available support channels for troubleshooting and guidance.
  • Complete relevant training to maximize user proficiency and solution adoption.

Key resources to get ready for implementation

SAP Identity Authentication Services
ResourceDescription
Introducing SAP Cloud Identity Services Learning Journey(opens in new tab)SAP Cloud Identity Services Technical Learning Path.
SAP Identity Authentication Services Overview Webinar(opens in new tab)Our SAP BTP Onboarding Webinar for SAP Cloud Identity Services.
System Integration Guide for SAP Cloud Identity Services(opens in new tab)Technical documentation explaining how to integrate external systems and applications with SAP Cloud Identity Services, including protocols, endpoints and configuration examples for secure SSO.
Set Up Trust Between SAP Cloud Identity Services and SAP BTP Subaccount(opens in new tab)A step-by-step tutorial showing how to establish trust relationships between SAP Cloud Identity Services and BTP subaccounts to enable centralized identity and single-sign-on.
SAP Secure Login Service for SAP GUI Overview(opens in new tab)Overview and guidance on using SAP's Secure Login Service to provide certificate-based and secure single-sign-on for SAP GUI clients.
SAP IAM integration with SAP Cloud Identity Services Reference Architecture(opens in new tab)A reference architecture describing recommended identity and access management integration patterns for enterprise landscapes using SAP Cloud Identity Services.
SAP Reference Architecture for Identity Access Management: Single Sign-On(opens in new tab)A practical blog/guide explaining single sign-on design patterns and best practices for SAP-centric environments.
SAP Cloud Identity Services for Beginners(opens in new tab)A community-written primer that introduces core concepts, use cases, and first-steps for teams starting with SAP Cloud Identity Services.
SAP Cloud ALM
ResourceDescription
Implementing SAP Cloud ALM Learning Journey(opens in new tab)A structured learning path on using SAP Cloud ALM to manage implementations and project delivery.
Operating with SAP Cloud ALM Learning Journey(opens in new tab)Learn how to use Cloud ALM for operational monitoring, incident management, and lifecycle optimization.
SAP Cloud ALM Onboarding Webinar - English(opens in new tab)A recorded onboarding webinar that walks through Cloud ALM features, setup steps and how to start monitoring and operating SAP solutions.
SAP BTP Continuous Integration and Delivery
ResourceDescription
SAP Continuous Integration and Delivery service page(opens in new tab)Product overview describing how SAP's CI/CD service helps automate build, test and delivery pipelines tailored for SAP applications.
Implementing CI/CD in SAP BTP - English(opens in new tab)Our SAP BTP Onboarding Webinar for SAP Continuous Integration and Delivery (English Version)
Implementación de CI/CD en SAP BTP - Spanish(opens in new tab)Our SAP BTP Onboarding Webinar for SAP Continuous Integration and Delivery (Spanish Version)
Get Started with an SAP Cloud Application Programming Model Project in SAP Continuous Integration and Delivery(opens in new tab)A hands-on tutorial that shows how to connect an SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) project into SAP's CI/CD pipeline to automate builds and tests.
Tutorial: Create Automated System Tests for SAP Cloud Application Programming Model Projects(opens in new tab)A developer tutorial demonstrating how to add automated UI/system tests (WDI5) to CAP projects within the SAP CI/CD tooling.
Project Piper Homepage(opens in new tab)The central site for Project Piper — a collection of Jenkins shared libraries and CI/CD best practices templates widely used for SAP automation.
SAP Cloud Transportation Management
ResourceDescription
SAP Cloud Transport Management service page(opens in new tab)SAP BTP CTMS Complete Service Overview Page
SAP Cloud Transport Management in Discovery Center(opens in new tab)Service overview and technical details for implementing SAP's transport management in BTP.
Setting Up Cloud Transport Management service - English(opens in new tab)Recorded onboarding sessions that explain how to configure SAP Cloud Transport Management for your landscape (English Version)
Setting Up Cloud Transport Management service - Spanish(opens in new tab)Recorded onboarding sessions that explain how to configure SAP Cloud Transport Management for your landscape (Spanish Version)
Tutorial: Get started with SAP Cloud Transport Management(opens in new tab)A practical tutorial for administrators describing initial steps to set up and use Cloud Transport Management to move artifacts across systems.
Tutorial: SAP Cloud Transport Management for SAP Integration Suite(opens in new tab)Specific guidance and migration steps for managing transports related to SAP Integration Suite content using the Cloud Transport Management service.
SAP BTP Alert & Notification Service
ResourceDescription
SAP Alert Notification Service for SAP BTP Help Page(opens in new tab)Official documentation describing how to configure alerts, notification channels and event management in SAP BTP to support operational monitoring.
Alert & Notification Service managed events(opens in new tab)A technical list and description of the event types the Alert & Notification Service can process and how to map those events into notifications and workflows.
SAP Automation Pilot
ResourceDescription
SAP Automation Pilot Community Page(opens in new tab)Community hub with examples, use cases and user discussions about building automated operational runbooks and workflows using Automation Pilot.
SAP Automation Pilot Help Page(opens in new tab)Product help and conceptual pages explaining what Automation Pilot does, supported automation patterns, and how to get started.
SAP BTP Infrastructure as Code
ResourceDescription
Blog: Mastering the Terraform Provider for SAP BTP: FAQ Style(opens in new tab)A practical community blog that answers common questions and best practices for using the Terraform provider to manage SAP BTP resources as infrastructure as code.

Prepare to go live

The information provided in this section aims to ensure that you are ready to set your implementation to production. It is highly recommended you read through these tips in order to ensure a successful go-live.

Recommended to: SAP BTP Administrators, SAP BTP Architects, SAP BTP Security Officers

When: Deploy Phase

Key outcomes

  • Verify all configurations according to SAP's recommended best practices.
  • Establish governance, access, and restriction parameters for the services that manage the platform operations.
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of security policies and models.
  • Empower your SAP BTP center of excellence by providing them with the necessary tasks and guidelines to ensure secure and compliant use of the platform.