What is new in this version?
Version 723 introduces a significant upgrade focused on enhancing stability and performance while maintaining the ease of use that users have come to expect. Below is a detailed overview of the key improvements and new features included in this release.
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Microsoft Azure support
Cxlink Documents and Archive now extend their capabilities to Microsoft Azure, allowing Storage Blob to be used as a target for document and archive sessions. This integration is designed to be versatile, supporting multiple authentication options to accommodate various deployment scenarios, whether your SAP Server is on-premises, hosted on Azure, or situated in another cloud environment.
The benefits of using Azure Storage Blob as a target for Cxlink documents and archive sessions include:
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Massively Scalable Storage
Azure Blob Storage is designed to handle massive amounts of unstructured data, which makes it an ideal solution for storing large volumes of documents and archives generated by Cxlink. It can scale to store petabytes of data, accommodating the growth of an organization's data needs without the hassle of managing physical storage infrastructure
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Security and Compliance
Azure Blob Storage provides comprehensive security features, including authentication with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), role-based access control (RBAC), encryption at rest, and advanced threat protection. This ensures that documents and archives stored in Azure Blob are secure and compliant with various regulatory standards
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Cost-Effective Storage Solutions
With multiple storage tiers (Hot, Cool, Cold, and Archive), Azure Blob Storage offers flexible pricing options based on the frequency of data access and retention periods. This allows organizations to optimize costs by selecting the most appropriate tier for their storage needs, potentially replacing more expensive storage solutions like tape archives
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Data Durability and Availability
Azure Blob Storage is designed with high durability, offering up to sixteen nines (99.99999999999999%) of designed durability with geo-replication. This ensures that the data is highly available and protected against loss due to hardware failures or other disasters
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Flexible Data Management
Azure Blob Storage provides end-to-end lifecycle management, policy-based access control, and immutable (WORM) storage, which is essential for managing the lifecycle of documents and archives effectively. It also supports automated lifecycle management policies to transition data to the most cost-effective access tier over time
For guidance on setting up your Azure account, please refer to the Configure your Microsoft Azure account section.
New configuration integrated with SPRO
As the CxLink Suite expands, so does the complexity of its configuration. To streamline this process and adhere to SAP's standard procedures, we have introduced new configuration steps within the SPRO transaction.
These steps are designed to simplify the user experience and can be accessed through the transaction /n/LNKAWS/IMG_SPRO or by navigating to the Cxlink Suite by Syntax section within the SPRO transaction.
Credentials encrypted by default
Responding to customer feedback, version 723 now encrypts cloud credentials by default when stored in SAP, providing an additional layer of security without requiring extra steps from the user.
Users upgrading from an earlier version must execute the "Upgrade to 723 version" program to ensure proper encryption of credentials. Detailed instructions can be found in the Upgrade from previous versions section.
All corrections from 700 Support Packages included
This release consolidates all the corrections and enhancements from the 700 support packages. Users can review the comprehensive list of changes in the V700 Changelog to understand the improvements and fixes carried over to version 723. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to deliver a robust, secure, and user-friendly experience. We encourage users to explore the new features and improvements that version 723 has to offer.