SAP Datasphere Connection

[mrnice6675]

I have Datasphere up and running and connected to my DP Agent, I have enabled the ABAPAdapter and the HnanaAdaptor but I am struggling to connect my SAP S/4 HANA on premise system.

For both connection (ABAP and Hana) I can use Remote tables but not replication or data flows

When I setup the connection do I need to use the cloud connector for either or can the connection just be made through the DP Agent I don't understand when I should be using the cloud connector ?

Thanks

Nick

[Yogananda · Accepted solution]

mrnice66

yes you need Cloud Connector to access Onprem system

https://blogs.sap.com/2023/06/08/sap-datasphere-sap-cloud-connector-setup/

[FelipeCadena]

Dpagent vs Cloud conector.

SAP DPAgent (Data Provisioning Agent) and SAP Cloud Connector are both used to facilitate secure communication between on-premise systems and SAP cloud environments, but they serve different purposes and are used in different contexts.

SAP DPAgent (Data Provisioning Agent)
- Purpose. SAP DPAgent is primarily used for data replication and real-time data access between on-premise systems and SAP cloud solutions like SAP HANA Cloud or SAP Data Intelligence.
- Functionality: It enables data provisioning by connecting on-premise data sources (such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or other databases) to the cloud. It supports real-time data replication and can be used for scenarios like data federation, where data is accessed in real-time without being physically moved.
- Use Cases**: Commonly used in scenarios requiring real-time data integration, such as SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI) or SAP Data Intelligence.

SAP Cloud Connector
- Purpose**: SAP Cloud Connector acts as a secure link between on-premise systems and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or other SAP cloud applications like SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP SuccessFactors.
- Functionality**: It provides a secure tunnel for communication, ensuring that only authorized cloud applications can access on-premise systems. It handles authentication, encryption, and connectivity, enabling seamless integration between on-premise and cloud environments.
- Use Cases**: Used for integrating on-premise systems with SAP cloud applications, such as SAP BTP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, or SAP SuccessFactors. It is also used in scenarios like SAP Cloud Integration (CPI) for connecting to on-premise systems.

 Key Differences
1. **Primary Use**:
- DPAgent: Focuses on data replication and real-time data access.
- Cloud Connector: Focuses on secure connectivity and integration between on-premise and cloud applications.

2. ntegration Scenarios**:
- DPAgent: Used for data provisioning and real-time data integration.
- Cloud Connector: Used for application integration and secure communication.

3. Supported Systems**:
- DPAgent: Connects to on-premise data sources for data replication.
- Cloud Connector: Connects to on-premise systems for application-level integration.

4. Deployment Context**:
- DPAgent: Typically used in data-centric scenarios like SAP HANA Cloud or SAP Data Intelligence.
- Cloud Connector: Used in application-centric scenarios like SAP BTP or SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

In summary, SAP DPAgent is more focused on data integration and replication, while SAP Cloud Connector is designed for secure application integration between on-premise and cloud environments.

[cardoso]

Hey mrnice66!

Check out Datasphere's Help documentation: Prepare Connectivity to SAP S/4HANA On-Premise
For Data Flows and Replication Flows is mandatory to use Cloud Connector.

BR.

[mrnice6675]

Superstar just what I needed 🙂