SAP Migration to Azure: Architecture and Deployment Foundations

Transitioning mission-critical SAP workloads to the cloud requires careful planning, a solid understanding of cloud architecture, and robust deployment strategies. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts and methodologies needed to successfully migrate SAP environments to Azure. You will gain the knowledge to evaluate existing SAP landscapes, select the appropriate Azure virtual machine sizes, configure storage and networking, and implement secure, high-availability architectures. What you'll learn: - Understand the core terminology, architecture patterns, and deployment options for SAP on Azure - Configure Azure virtual machines, storage solutions, and networking topologies tailored for SAP workloads - Apply infrastructure-as-code principles to automate the deployment of SAP-certified Azure resources - Design high-availability and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity - Implement monitoring and performance tuning using modern cloud-native observability tools - Plan and execute different migration methodologies, including lift-and-shift and database migration options This course begins with essential definitions and architectural prerequisites, then progresses through detailed planning phases, infrastructure provisioning, and migration execution strategies. It is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and cloud architects who are new to SAP cloud migrations. No prior Azure migration experience is required, though basic IT and networking knowledge is helpful. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in cloud-based SAP infrastructure.