SAP and More...

The fact is that ERP systems such as SAP ERP ECC or S/4 HANA are the IT centerpieces of many companies worldwide. However, it is also a fact that the majority also use non-SAP systems or non-SAP systems in conjunction with enterprise applications from the Walldorf-based software group. Just think of document management systems (DMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), individually created quality assurance systems or special, supplementary industry-specific systems.

The primary focus is, of course, on providing the best possible support for business processes by means of a needs-based overall IT application landscape. Always for reasons of rationalization or to achieve competitive advantages. Of course, it is important that the infrastructure is also included. Both the SAP infrastructure and the infrastructure of non-SAP systems.

In this context, the IT terms/tasks of system management or enterprise system management inevitably come into play; with administration, control/management and monitoring of the IT infrastructure and IT infrastructure components. IT teams are required to keep the entire IT infrastructure running like a well-oiled machine and are increasingly relying on automation. System automation is used for patches or updates of databases, operating system(s) and more in the SAP environment - but also in the non-SAP environment. After all, an IT infrastructure remains an IT infrastructure.

Central Point of Management

And this needs to be managed. Preferably from a central point as a kind of "central point of management". The EPOS suite or platform from Empirius with its various apps, for example, is designed for this per se. Examples of this: When it comes to creating an SAP system copy, for example, the EPOS app BlueCopy is responsible for this. It is not uncommon for a third-party or non-system, a DMS or an MES or whatever application, to be taken into account or integrated into the SAP copy process.

Mechanisms or techniques with generatable and executable user exits or scripts are available for this purpose. Other use cases relate to update work or other maintenance activities, for example. IT infrastructure teams deal with this practically all the time. This may involve an SAP kernel update, updates to the operating system used or various databases.

As in the case of SAP, it is also necessary to start/stop/reboot non-SAP systems. The EPOS automation suite handles these tasks, whether in the SAP or non-SAP environment. Regardless of whether it is only SAP HANA, an SAP-Any-DB (Oracle, DB2, Sybase, MaxDB), whether it is Linux (Red Hat or Suse) or whether it is an MS Windows system. The patching of complete systems and even very large system landscapes - such as operating system, database and SAP - is also taken into account. Incidentally, there is an interface in EPOS for integrating and using Red Hat Ansible. It is also possible to integrate other tools.

Benefits for IT

The EPOS reporting apps also take both SAP and non-SAP status information into account. This means that information from a non-SAP OS system or a database from a third-party application can also be displayed in EPOS, such as information about versions, when the last update was made or, in the case of a database, the database size and much more.

Conclusion

The integration or consideration of non-SAP systems in an SAP Basis automation suite brings advantages or added value for the overall IT and therefore also for the existing application environment. The use of automation software therefore increases efficiency with clearly demonstrable cost and time savings, including consistently high process quality.

What's new in EPOS

The EPOS suite from Empirius will be presenting new features at this year's DSAG Annual Congress. The new version 25.5 includes innovations in EPOS Server Maintenance, the EPOS Framework, apps and the EPOS UI. A new feature of EPOS Login is that there is now two-factor authentication. Furthermore, the use of a personal password safe. There is also a new app that enables automated Java updates. Further developments to other apps (HANA Update, System Maintenance, Custom App, Transport App) have also been implemented with 25.5. On top of this, the Reporting app has been expanded in terms of application/usage options.

Automation of SAP and non-SAP system operation

"EPOS Connect 2025 -
Into a new future"

30. October 2025/Munich,
    all day
    Motorworld Munich
    Am Ausbesserungswerk 8
    80939 Munich

The EPOS Connect event series in 2025 will be held under the motto "Into a new future - automation of SAP and non-SAP system operations".

The focus will be on a broad exchange of information and opinions as well as keynote speeches. In particular, current and future requirements for smart and efficient automation solutions will be given a lot of attention. The one-day event will also shed light on topics relating to the use of the widely used EPOS complete automation solution. From the wide range of possible EPOS applications for automation and the use of the various suite apps to technical topics, including discussions with developers, through to concrete demonstrations of the savings that the use of EPOS brings.

"EPOS Connect 2025" is aimed at Empirius customers as well as interested parties from SAP Basis and IT infrastructure management. Venue: "Motorworld München", Am Ausbesserungswerk 8, 80939 Munich. Participation is free of charge. Registration is requested, more information:
empirius.de

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