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Sustainable and durable SAP document and data archiving with Amazon S3 with HA – Part2

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This article provides a detailed guide on implementing High Availability (HA) for SAP Content Server using Amazon S3 File Gateway, addressing the critical need for minimizing document management system downtime.

  • Proposes a high availability solution using two S3 File Gateways in different Availability Zones
  • Uses a Network Load Balancer (NLB) to route traffic between S3 File Gateway instances
  • Provides a step-by-step implementation guide including: - Installing two S3 File Gateways - Creating identical file shares - Configuring NLB - Setting up a high availability cluster - Enabling EC2 Auto Recovery
  • Demonstrates failover process and testing methodology
  • Highlights minimal cost increase for implementing HA (from $124 to $239 for a 500GB database)

The solution aims to improve operational resilience, ensure business continuity, and protect against potential system disruptions in SAP document management systems.



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