Running SAP on AWS and Azure: Practical Considerations for Hybrid SAP Architectures

In today’s enterprise landscape, organizations running SAP systems are increasingly leveraging public cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure to drive agility, scalability, and cost efficiency. While both hyperscalers offer comprehensive SAP-certified infrastructure, many large enterprises are adopting hybrid architectures that integrate on-premise systems with both AWS and Azure. This paper explores the key practical considerations for deploying SAP workloads in such hybrid environments. It discusses platform capabilities, architectural design patterns, integration challenges, security frameworks, high availability options, cost optimization strategies, and vendor support models. The paper also outlines lessons learned from real-world scenarios, offering recommendations to SAP architects and IT leaders navigating hybrid SAP cloud journeys. Keywords: SAP, AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Architecture, SAP on Cloud, Enterprise IT, Public Cloud, Digital Transformation