IT environments that have grown over time are usually characterized by different software and hardware components and varying development stages. The use of proprietary systems in particular ties up valuable resources and creates considerable administrative overhead. IT managers increasingly tend to replace such proprietary platforms with the x86 64-bit platform which offers considerable cost savings and enhanced performance while reducing complexity and making system administration easier. Companies that decide to move to Linux can break even after less than twelve months!

Currently, Linux is seeing annual growth rates of more than 20% in the SAP field. This growth is not limited to migrations from other platforms to Linux but also includes new installations that start out with Linux. Our experience shows that companies can achieve savings of up to 70% compared to SAP on UNIX.

A migration to Linux, however, offers more than cost savings. Companies running SAP applications on Linux systems benefit from significantly faster processing times. Enhanced availability and the continuously growing community and its virtually inexhaustible pool of Linux knowledge are key factors in the decision to move to Linux. Meanwhile, SAP has also chosen Linux as a host interface and global development platform.

"In REALTECH, we have found a migration partner with proven
technical expertise. Thanks to REALTECH's support, Munich Re
can now count on a reliable and cost-effective server infrastructure
for mission-critical, high performance SAP systems.”

Stefan Zahrer, IT project manager, Munich Re

 Success Story: Linux Migration at Munich Re

SAP provides the tools and services that are necessary for the migration of your SAP landscape. Combined with our best practice methodology that draws on the experience gained during numerous projects we deliver the expertise to successfully migrate even the most complex system landscapes. As a SAP-certified migration partner we will move your SAP system – regardless of the number of instances involved – over the course of a single weekend!
Our approach includes all major UNIX flavors and databases of all sizes.

Today, SAP-certified servers running on Linux are available from every renowned hardware manufacturer. Join us for one of our workshops to get the information you need on SAP on Linux. Submit your systems to a sizing and configuration check and work with us to perform a cost/benefit analysis.

Your SAP landscape on Linux systems will benefit from our expertise from 500 migrations worldwide and our proximity to the SAP LinuxLab!