Integrate SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) with Azure

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The integration of SAP BTP with Azure also simplifies the process of managing and securing enterprise applications. Azure provides a range of security and compliance features, including identity and access management, threat detection, and data encryption, which can be seamlessly integrated with SAP BTP.

1. Set Up Microsoft Entra ID as Identity Provider

Identity ensures that businesses can protect their sensitive data and comply with industry regulations while using the advanced capabilities of both platforms.

Screenshot of how Microsoft Entra ID is a holistic integrated cloud identity and access solution.

  • Add Cloud Foundry as an Enterprise Application on Azure.

  • Configure SAML-based SSO by uploading the metadata file to Microsoft Entra ID.

  • Map Microsoft Entra ID groups to SAP BTP role collections.

2. Configure Azure Data Factory for Data Integration

Data Factory provides a data integration and transformation layer that works across your digital transformation initiatives.

Screenshot of Data Factory provides a data integration and transformation layer that works across your digital transformation initiatives.

  • Create a data factory in Azure.

  • Set up linked services to connect to SAP HANA and other data sources.

  • Create pipelines to move data between SAP BTP and Azure services.

3. Use Azure Logic Apps for Workflow Automation

Azure Logic Apps is a leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS) built on a containerized runtime. Deploy and run Logic Apps anywhere to increase scale and portability while automating business-critical workflows.

  • Create a logic app in Azure.

  • Define triggers and actions to automate workflows between SAP BTP and other applications.

  • Use connectors to integrate with SAP services and other Azure services.

4. Leverage Azure API Management

Azure API Management is made up of an API gateway, a management plane, and a developer portal, with features designed for different audiences in the API ecosystem. These components are Azure-hosted and fully managed by default. API Management is available in various tiers differing in capacity and features.

Screenshot of unified API management process.

  • Create an API Management instance in Azure.

  • Import APIs from SAP BTP to Azure API Management.

  • Secure and manage APIs using Azure API Management features.