SAP Content Server, which stores and archives large amounts of electronic documents, can be integrated with Amazon S3 File Gateway to store content in Amazon S3 instead of MaxDB, offering increased durability, cost savings, scalability, and simplified management.

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<p>This article describes how to set up a sustainable and durable SAP document and data archiving solution using Amazon S3 File Gateway instead of SAP MaxDB. It provides step-by-step guidance on migrating existing SAP Content Server data from MaxDB to Amazon S3.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Prerequisites and proposed architectures for the solution</li>
<li>Detailed configuration steps for setting up the AWS environment and installing SAP Content Server</li>
<li>Testing and verification procedures</li>
<li>Migration steps using custom Z programs</li>
<li>Backup and recovery strategies using AWS Backup</li>
<li>Cost comparison between MaxDB and Amazon S3 File Gateway</li>
<li>Conclusion highlighting the benefits of using Amazon S3 for SAP document archiving</li>
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