Published on: 19/Jan/2024
In a recent interview, Senior SAP Cloud Architect Rajesh Azmeera revealed groundbreaking contributions that have reshaped the SAP landscape, specifically in the realm of cloud architecture. His innovative approaches have not only optimized performance but have also set new standards for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The ever-evolving IT landscape demands agile solutions for data management, and SAP Cloud Architecture stands at the forefront of this transformation. As organizations strive to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies, the challenges of migrating complex SAP applications and databases have become apparent. Rajesh Azmeera, a trailblazer in the field, has not only met these challenges head-on but has ushered in a new era of seamless SAP cloud migration.
One of Azmeera’s key achievements as a Senior SAP Cloud Architect has been the conversion of SAP Oracle databases into SAP HANA’s in-memory database. This transition has had a profound impact on report execution times, reducing them from a staggering 5 hours to an astonishing 5 minutes. The innovative approach employed, with almost no downtime using parallel export and import of the Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) tool, showcases Azmeera’s prowess in developing efficient and low-impact migration strategies.
Azmeera’s journey includes spearheading cloud migration projects with leading cloud service providers. As a Cloud Migration Specialist, he played a pivotal role in moving large SAP applications and databases into Google Cloud, adopting SAP proprietary methods such as backup/restore, export/import, and lift shift for lightweight applications. The distinctive feature here was the migration’s seamless nature, marking it as one of the smoothest transitions in the industry.
With another client, Azmeera demonstrated his expertise by migrating SAP applications and SAP HANA databases into the AWS cloud. Leveraging cloud-based tools for applications and database replication methodologies, specifically Homogeneous System Replication (HSR) and DB2 sync, he devised a strategy that involved syncing from secondary sources to ensure minimal impact on the primary system. This innovative method garnered significant praise, emphasizing the expert’s commitment to finding novel solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Rajesh’s approach extends beyond conventional methods. He successfully migrated servers to the AWS cloud using the open-source rsync utility, customizing it to meet customer requirements. This not only saved costs by eliminating the need for licensed tools but also facilitated the migration of over 500 servers. The strategic segmentation of servers into waves based on their weight, whether light or heavy, demonstrated Azmeera’s meticulous planning and execution.
In the Azure cloud space, Azmeera recommended the Azure Site Recovery tool for applications and host sync from on-premise to the Azure cloud using host replication methodologies. His proposals included utilizing memory-intensive instances for databases with reserved-type instances, ensuring minimal downtime—a feat unparalleled in the history of cloud migrations. Through meticulous infrastructure planning, he enabled clients to save millions of dollars.
A standout feature of Azmeera’s impact is his emphasis on high availability for critical applications and robust disaster recovery with strong backup policies. All his clients have achieved seamless disaster recovery drills with a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of less than 8 hours and a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of less than 15 minutes.
For one client, Azmeera positioned cloud migration as an opportunity for data cleanup from on-premises to the cloud. His strategic approach resulted in reducing 12TB of data to 8TB after cleanup—a testament to his ability to optimize data storage efficiently.
To streamline cloud migration, he prepares detailed questionnaires for his clients. These comprehensive assessments ensure a smoother migration process, address key considerations, and pave the way for successful cloud adoption.
In conclusion, Rajesh Azmeera’s impact as a Senior SAP Cloud Architect is nothing short of revolutionary. His ability to envision and implement innovative strategies has not only optimized SAP performance but has also set new benchmarks for cost-effective, efficient, and seamless cloud migrations. Azmeera’s contributions are poised to shape the future of SAP cloud architecture, proving that with the right vision and expertise, the possibilities in cloud technology are limitless.