OutBoard

Near-line storage solution for SAP BW

Companies running complex SAP BW landscapes face numerous challenges, including handling large volumes of data, storage costs, and end users’ demands for increasingly faster response times. OutBoard provides near-line storage (NLS) functionality; a convenient and cost efficient way of storing aged data in SAP BW systems. OutBoard keeps your BW data readily available for virtually any reporting requirement, without the need for additional databases, software, or cumbersome reloading processes.

World-class Compression Technology
Compared to other NLS solutions, OutBoard provides a 100% SAP embedded approach, which keeps the system landscape simple, easy to maintain, and easy to administer. This is achieved by using effective data compression technology directly within the SAP BW system’s database and ABAP™ stack – no additional hardware or software is required. OutBoard‘s compression rates range from 8:1 up to 20:1, depending on the database system and the type of data, enabling you to achieve significant improvements in database sizes.

OutBoard Kernel
With NetWeaver 2004, SAP provides an interface for data lifecycle management implemented in the form of an ABAP objects class. The OutBoard kernel implements the SAP NLS interface and all technical functionality required for storing and compressing BW data. This way, the solution is fully integrated and usable for standard SAP BW interfaces, reporting, and transactions.

OutBoard Cockpit
The OutBoard Cockpit is a unique, single point of entry for all OutBoard NLS administrative activities. Its analysis function detects data volumes and data volume distribution, enabling you to identify which data, and how much data to move to NLS. The Cockpit also allows for reporting on the data volume and NLS compression ratio of data within OutBoard’s storage area.

Simple Implementation and Operation
OutBoard was designed by DataVard, a specialized provider of SAP data management solutions. Our Claricent SAP BI experts will install OutBoard and have your system up and running quickly and seamlessly without additional hardware.