One of the most relevant aspects, and one that may raise the most doubts, is the choice of the execution environment (Runtime) of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform). There is no single development model, several environments are offered designed to respond to very different technical and business needs.
We explain the three main environments and how they differ. Keep reading!
What is an execution environment in SAP BTP?
A runtime is the environment where applications and extensions are developed, deployed and executed in SAP BTP.
It can be understood as a compartmentalized toolbox, where each compartment is optimized for a specific type of development.
SAP BTP offers three main environments:
- Cloud Founder
- Kyma
- ABAP Environment
Cloud Foundry: the most versatile SAP BTP environment
Cloud Foundry is the most used runtime in SAP BTP. It offers a high degree of modularization, isolation and scalability, allowing cloud-native applications to be developed in an agile way.
Common cases:
- Applications SAP Fiori /UI5
- Side-by-side extensions
- Integrations and microservices
Key benefits
- Insulation by application
- Automatic scalability
- Ideal for clean architectures (approach SAP Clean Core)
Kyma: advanced control and event-based architecture
Kyma is aimed at more complex scenarios, especially those based on Kubernetes, microservices and events.
When it makes sense to use Kyma:
- Event-driven architectures
- Large-scale complex integrations
- Need for very granular technical control
Its power is accompanied by greater operational complexity, so it also offers module separation, high isolation and millimeter task control. However, it requires equipment with a slightly more advanced experience.
ABAP Environment: natural evolution for developers
It's the ABAP cloud environment for developers. It has the advantage of allowing a faster transition to ABAP Cloud for companies that already operate in traditional ABAP environments. However, it has less isolation compared to the two environments mentioned above.
Integrate SAP BTP into your company with Brait
At Brait we have a department specialized in SAP BTP and we help companies to design solid architectures, selecting the most appropriate execution environment for each case.
What is the best SAP BTP environment?
It's not about one being better than the others, since they all come under the umbrella of SAP BTP services, ensuring cloud-based security and scalability. In addition, what we recommend is that an assessment be made of the company's needs in order to choose the most appropriate execution environment.
In addition, Cloud Foundry and Kyma environments are so compartmentalized that each application or development has its designated resources. This means that in the event of an incident, for example, if an application consumes memory uncontrollably and collapses, that particular application will be down but the rest of the system continues to work without any problem.
In short, the right choice depends on the project objectives, level of technical maturity, and scalability and security requirements.
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