Data Replication
Data Replication in SAP Datasphere covers the mechanisms for physically copying data from source systems into Datasphere's in-memory storage, contrasted with virtual/federated access. It includes connection setup, remote table replication (real-time and scheduled snapshot), replication flows for bulk and delta loads, monitoring, and the design trade-offs consultants must make between replication and federation for performance, freshness, and source system load in cloud analytics landscapes.
Overview
Data Replication in SAP Datasphere covers the mechanisms for physically copying data from source systems into Datasphere's in-memory storage, contrasted with virtual/federated access. It includes connection setup, remote table replication (real-time and scheduled snapshot), replication flows for bulk and delta loads, monitoring, and the design trade-offs consultants must make between replication and federation for performance, freshness, and source system load in cloud analytics landscapes.
Lessons in this topic
- Understanding Data Replication vs Federation in SAP DatasphereIntroduces why Datasphere offers both replicated and federated (virtual) data access, and how to decide which pattern fits a given source and use case.
- Configuring Remote Table Replication and Replication FlowsExplains how to configure snapshot and real-time replication for remote tables, use replication flows for multi-object bulk loads, and monitor replication status.
- Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Tuning Replication Flows in SAP DatasphereLearn how to monitor replication flow status, diagnose common failures, and tune load performance for tables replicated into SAP Datasphere from source systems like S/4HANA and non-SAP databases.