Chris Salis on How to Leverage SAP Data Archiving?

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Chris Salis on How to Leverage SAP Data Archiving?
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Chris Salis, an SAP expert who knows a lot about
both SAP and business strategy, gives
organizations great advice on how to use SAP Data
Archiving to make their data management
strategies work better.
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What's SAP Data Archiving? SAP Data Archiving is
a critical tool in SAP's suite of solutions. It
allows organizations to systematically move data
no longer frequently accessed to a lower-cost
storage solution, making it easier to manage and
maintain the essential data for ongoing
operations.
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Chris Salis on the Benefits of SAP Data
ArchivingChris Salis highlights the numerous
benefits that organizations can gain from
leveraging SAP Data ArchivingImproved System
PerformanceOne of the primary advantages of data
archiving is improved system performance. By
moving less frequently accessed data to a
separate storage, the core SAP system becomes
more responsive and efficient.
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• Reduced Database Size
• Over time, an SAP database can grow
  significantly, leading to increased costs and
  performance issues. Data archiving reduces the
  database size, mitigating these challenges.
• Cost Savings
• With data archiving, organizations can store
  archived data in lower-cost storage solutions.
  That not only reduces operational costs but also
  keeps the essential data readily available in the
  SAP system.

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• Compliance and Data Retention
• Many industries have strict data retention and
  compliance requirements. Data archiving allows
  organizations to adhere to these regulations
  while maintaining easy access to necessary
  information.
• Improved Data Quality
• By archiving outdated or redundant data, the
  quality of data in the SAP system improves. Users
  have access to more relevant and accurate
  information.

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• Leveraging SAP Data Archiving Effectively
• Chris Salis outlines the key steps to leverage
  SAP Data Archiving effectively
• Assess Data Requirements
• Begin by assessing your organization's data
  requirements. Identify which data can be archived
  and which must remain accessible in the SAP
  system.

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Define Archiving ObjectivesDefine clear
objectives for data archiving. What are you
trying to achieve? Improved performance, cost
savings, regulatory compliance? Clearly defined
objectives guide the process.Implement Data
Archiving StrategiesDevelop strategies for
implementing data archiving. It includes defining
archiving objects, specifying retention policies,
and establishing access controls.
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• Train and Educate Users
• Users need to be aware of how data archiving
  impacts their work. Training and education ensure
  a smooth transition to the new data management
  strategy.
• Monitor and Optimize
• Continuously monitor the data archiving process
  and optimize it as needed. Regular reviews help
  ensure that archiving aligns with changing
  business requirements.