17 – Evaluate SAP architecture patterns for cost
efficiency
How do you incorporate cost considerations into the evaluation of SAP architecture patterns? Ensure that when there is a decision to be made on architecture, that the cost implications are fully understood as part of design considerations.
| ID | Priority | Best Practice |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ BP 17.1 | Required | Evaluate your use of SAP managed service offerings |
| ☐ BP 17.2 | Required | Evaluate the cost characteristics of your SAP application architecture pattern |
| ☐ BP 17.3 | Required | Understand business requirements to make cost optimized design decisions per environment |
| ☐ BP 17.4 | Highly Recommended | Review the size, granularity, and latest available EC2 instances for SAP components |
| ☐ BP 17.5 | Highly Recommended | Consider using on-demand capacity to improve cost efficiency |
| ☐ BP 17.6 | Recommended | Evaluate cost benefits and impact of shared services and solutions |
| ☐ BP 17.7 | Recommended | Evaluate the cost benefits of automation |
