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DMOVE2S4 – your one-step approach into the cloud

mirja_kempin
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‎2024 Sep 23 3:32 PM
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DMOVE2S4 is a one-step solution provided by Software Update Manager that integrates the transition to the cloud with system maintenance. It supports products that are built on SAP S/4HANA and requires a strong and stable network for data transfer. 

 

Introducing DMOVE2S4

With Software Update Manager 2.0, SAP offers the swiss army knife for maintenance scenarios. It supports operating system and database migrations, software updates and upgrades, system conversions to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, as well as downtime-optimization scenarios for these tasks. 

Database Migration Option to SAP S/4HANA (on hyperscaler), short DMOVE2S4, is an offering by Software Update Manager for the seamless transition to RISE with SAP, combining the move from on-premise to the cloud with either a system conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA or an update/upgrade of SAP S/4HANA as the following picture illustrates.

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And the best part? DMOVE2S4 is built on the proven mechanisms of Software Update Manager, ensuring a smooth and reliable journey into the cloud. Those who are familiar with DMO know, that there are two approaches which differ (not only) in their means of data transfer: 

  • DMO – transfers data based on memory pipes 
  • DMO with System Move (⚠️ not to be confused with DMOVE2S4) – transfers data based on data files 

For DMOVE2S4, the approach Database Migration Option (DMO) with system maintenance (either system conversion or upgrade) is combined with the move to a hyperscaler. Sounds simple but offers amazing results: You can do your move to the cloud in one step with the system maintenance and are ready to go. This also means, that DMOVE2S4 is not a separate selection in the Software Update Manager User Interface. On top, DMOVE2S4 can be combined with downtime-optimized DMO as well as downtime-optimized Conversion. It is worth mentioning that the DMOVE2S4 approach can also be used for moving to the cloud even without updating or upgrading your SAP S/4HANA system, although other transfer methods such as tenant copy of SAP HANA may be more suitable in such cases.

To benefit from DMOVE2S4 following prerequisites must be considered: 

  • Only target products based on SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Foundation are supported. 
  • The Network connection must be sufficient*.

*Please refer to the latest DMO Guide for details.

If the prerequisites cannot be met, Software Update Manager also got your back with DMO with System Move. The approach also allows for a smooth transition to the cloud; however, it cannot be combined with downtime-optimization approaches such as downtime-optimized DMO or downtime-optimized Conversion. 

For further information please refer to the following links: 

DMO Guide: DMO Move to SAP S/4HANA (on Hyperscaler) | SAP Help Portal 

SAP Note: 3431829 - Database Migration Option (DMO) of SUM 2.0 SP20, section g) 

SAP HANA Guide: Copying and Moving Tenant Databases (without software change)

 

Questions? Feedback? Concerns? Comment below and let us know! 

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