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Introduction

Product Overview​

Welcome to CxLink Archive, an advanced solution designed to help enterprises maintain control over their database sizes. Utilizing SAP ArchiveLink, SARA and DART transactions, and SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), our product facilitates the efficient archiving of data. By integrating with various hyperscalers such as AWS and Azure, CxLink Archive offers a fast, reliable, and zero-maintenance solution for storing archive sessions. This integration not only provides enhanced flexibility and control over your data but also significantly reduces storage costs.

Target Audience​

CxLink Archive is designed for a diverse range of professionals and organizations, including:

  • Database Administrators seeking to optimize database performance and manage data growth effectively.
  • IT Managers looking for reliable and scalable archiving solutions to reduce infrastructure costs.
  • Compliance Officers needing to ensure data retention and archiving policies are adhered to efficiently.
  • Business Analysts who require seamless access to historical data for reporting and analysis.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Flexibility: Integrates with multiple hyperscalers' object storage services, allowing you to select the best storage option for your specific needs.
  • Improved Data Control: Provides comprehensive data management features, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Cost Reduction: Significantly lowers storage costs by leveraging scalable and cost-effective cloud storage solutions.
  • Seamless Integration: Built on SAP ArchiveLink, SARA, and DART technologies, our product integrates smoothly with your existing SAP systems, ensuring reliable archiving processes.
  • Scalability: Easily scales to meet the demands of growing data volumes without compromising on performance or accessibility.
  • Zero Maintenance: Offers a hassle-free solution that requires minimal maintenance, freeing up your IT resources for other critical tasks.
  • Security and Compliance: Benefits from the robust security measures and compliance standards of leading hyperscalers, ensuring your archived data is protected and compliant with industry regulations.

How It Works​

CxLink Archive simplifies the archiving process by providing a unified platform for managing the lifecycle of your data. Here’s an overview of its functionality:

  1. Data Identification and Analysis: Utilize transactions like TAANA to identify archivable data and prepare for archiving.
  2. Archiving Setup: Configure archiving objects using SARA and customize settings to define the parameters for data archiving.
  3. Data Archiving: Execute the write and delete programs to create archive files and remove data from the database, ensuring efficient storage management.
  4. Storage in Hyperscalers: Seamlessly transfer archived data to your chosen hyperscaler (AWS, Azure) using SAP ArchiveLink.
  5. Compliance and Auditing: Maintain detailed audit trails and ensure compliance with data retention policies through SAP ILM functionalities.

Conclusion​

With CxLink Archive, your organization can achieve superior database management and cost efficiency. By leveraging the power of SAP ArchiveLink, SARA, DART, and SAP ILM, along with the flexibility of leading hyperscalers' object storage services, our solution provides an unparalleled combination of performance, control, and cost savings. Empower your team with the tools they need to manage data more effectively and drive better business outcomes.

This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the product, its target audience, key benefits, and functionality, setting a solid foundation for the rest of the documentation.