SAP Basis Consulting
Expert guidance for SAP infrastructure, architecture, and operations planning
What We Do
- SAP landscape architecture design and optimization
- Infrastructure sizing and capacity planning
- High availability and disaster recovery strategy
- System refresh and copy procedures
- Transport management and change control design
- Database and OS platform selection guidance
- Cloud migration feasibility and readiness assessment
- Technical project management and coordination
Why It Matters
Proper SAP Basis architecture and operations planning directly impact:
- System Uptime: Well-designed infrastructure reduces unplanned downtime and accelerates recovery
- Performance: Correct sizing and configuration prevent bottlenecks before they occur
- Total Cost: Right-sized infrastructure avoids over-provisioning while maintaining service levels
- Security Posture: Proper architecture includes security controls at the infrastructure layer
- Change Success Rate: Structured transport management reduces failed deployments
- Audit Readiness: Documented architecture and processes satisfy compliance requirements
How We Do It
Step 1: Discovery & Documentation
- Inventory all SAP systems, databases, and infrastructure components
- Document current architecture diagrams and data flows
- Review existing SLAs, RPO/RTO targets, and maintenance windows
- Collect performance metrics and capacity utilization data
- System landscape documentation
- Performance baseline analysis
- Security & compliance audit
- Risk assessment & action plan
- HWCCT, Mini-check and EWA report analysis
- Preventive maintenance activities as recommended by SAP
- Database optimization and kernel updates
- Authorization audits and parameter reviews
Step 2: Gap Analysis
- Compare current state against SAP best practices and industry standards
- Identify single points of failure and availability risks
- Assess backup/recovery procedures against RPO/RTO targets
- Evaluate change management and transport procedures
Step 3: Recommendations & Roadmap
- Prioritize improvements by business impact and technical risk
- Provide specific configuration recommendations with rationale
- Estimate effort, timeline, and resource requirements
- Define success criteria and validation procedures
Step 4: Implementation Support
- Prepare detailed implementation plans with rollback procedures
- Coordinate with application teams and infrastructure providers
- Validate changes in non-production environments first
- Document as-built configurations and updated procedures
Deliverables
Architecture Documentation
- Current-state architecture diagrams
- System landscape inventory
- Network topology and integration points
- Technology stack specifications
Assessment Report
- Gap analysis findings
- Risk assessment by priority
- Compliance status review
- Performance baseline metrics
- HWCCT, Mini-check and EWA report analysis
- Monthly management reports with findings and solutions
Recommendations & Roadmap
- Prioritized action plan
- Configuration recommendations
- Effort and timeline estimates
- Success criteria definitions
Implementation Plans
- Step-by-step procedures
- Rollback and contingency plans
- Test scenarios and validation steps
- Updated operational documentation
Typical Engagement Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 1-2 weeks | System inventory, data collection, stakeholder interviews |
| Analysis | 1-2 weeks | Gap assessment, risk evaluation, best practice comparison |
| Recommendations | 1 week | Roadmap development, prioritization, effort estimation |
| Implementation Support | Varies by scope | Execution assistance, validation, documentation |