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Edge Integration Cell

SAP Edge Integration Cell is a flexible hybrid integration runtime that is available as an optional extension to the SAP Integration Suite. This API management executes integration scenarios within a private infrastructure.
Sabine Söllheim, Suse
July 18, 2024
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SAP customers are increasingly migrating their applications to the cloud in order to benefit from its outstanding scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency. However, not every application can be run easily and securely in the cloud. Some applications contain sensitive data such as social security numbers, medical records or payrolls, which must remain in your own data center for security reasons. There are also applications that cannot be provided entirely in the cloud due to legal and regulatory requirements.

An important component of the SAP Integration Suite is the SAP Edge Integration Cell. This hybrid integration runtime connects your on-premises applications and data with the cloud within the secure boundaries of your data center. This results in the following benefits. Increased security: By managing and controlling sensitive data within company boundaries, the risk of data leaks and cyberattacks is minimized.

Lower latency times: Local processing of data and applications reduces latency issues, improving performance. Regulatory compliance: Organizations can meet legal and regulatory requirements by ensuring that certain data does not need to be migrated to the cloud. Flexibility and scalability: The solution offers the flexibility to perform integrations in the cloud or on premises as required, without losing the scalability and benefits of the cloud.

Overall, the SAP Edge Integration Cell enables the secure, efficient and compliant use of hybrid integration scenarios that are specially tailored to the requirements of modern companies. Edge Integration Cell is designed for operation in a Kubernetes-based container environment. It offers flexible, scalable and efficient management of applications that meet the requirements of modern IT infrastructures. This includes automatic scaling, portability and efficient resource utilization.

The Edge Integration Cell needs a robust, enterprise-grade Kubernetes solution. Suse Rancher is the first Kubernetes distribution for on-premises environments. Rancher offers several advantages for SAP, especially in terms of deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters for the Edge Integration Cell.

Enterprise-grade Kubernetes solution:
Suse Rancher is specifically designed for use in enterprise environments and offers robust features that meet the high demands of SAP. Centralized management: Suse Rancher enables centralized management and monitoring of multiple Kubernetes clusters, reducing complexity and increasing efficiency. Scalability: With Suse Rancher, Kubernetes clusters can be easily scaled to meet the changing requirements and workloads of SAP applications.

Security: Suse Rancher provides comprehensive security features, including role-based access control (RBAC) and integrations with corporate directories to ensure the protection of sensitive data and applications. Integration and compatibility: Suse Rancher is compatible with a wide range of tools and platforms and integrates seamlessly with existing SAP infrastructure, simplifying the deployment and management of Edge Integration Cell.

Multi-cloud capability: Suse Rancher supports multi-cloud environments, allowing SAP applications to be flexibly deployed in different cloud services and on-premises infrastructures. These benefits make Suse Rancher the ideal choice for deploying the SAP Edge Integration Cell by providing a powerful, secure and scalable Kubernetes environment.


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Sabine Söllheim, Suse

Sabine Söllheim is SAP Globa Alliance Manager at Suse


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