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SAPIXOS - SAP Data Archiving

SAP Data Archiving can indeed impact downstream systems like SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) Replication Server. 

SLT is used for real-time or near-real-time data replication between SAP systems and non-SAP databases. When archiving data in S4/ECC, you might face specific challenges related to SLT. Here’s a breakdown of potential issues and solutions

Main components of xECM are -

  • Content Server
  • Archive Server
  • ECM Link Configuration
  • OTDS Services
Content Server: It provides document management, record management, Workflow capabilities. Archive Server: It is used to store preservation of data for a long term, in a compressed way. ECM Link Configuration: It is core process to connect SAP & Open Text. 

OTDS Service: It is used to provide some built-in core service like, Web Service, Java Services, Mail Services.



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