SAP Classical Data Archiving Vs SAP ILM Data Archiving

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SAP Classical Archiving vs SAP ILM Archiving

Classical Archiving
ILM Archiving
Overview
Overview - Advanced archiving solution
- Traditional method of data incorporating complete information
archiving in SAP lifecycle management
- Primarily focused on - Focus on compliance, legal
improving system performance by requirements, and data governance
moving data out of the database - Comprehensive approach to
- Basic archiving functionality managing data from creation to
without advanced retention destruction
management

ILM Archiving
Pros
1. Comprehensive compliance
Classical Archiving management
- Legal hold management
Pros - Audit trail capabilities
1. Simpler implementation and - Retention policies
maintenance enforcement
2. Lower cost of implementation 2. Automated retention management
3. Sufficient basic archiving 3. Centralized policy management
needs 4. Enhanced security features
4. Faster archiving process due 5. Better audit trails and
to fewer controls reporting
5. Easier to manage for smaller 6. Structured destruction
organizations processes
6. Lower system requirements 7. Complete lifecycle management
8. Integration with storage
systems
9. Support for multiple retention
periods
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SAP Classical Archiving vs SAP ILM Archiving

Classical Archiving
Cons ILM Archiving
1. Limited compliance cons
capabilities 1. Higher implementation
2. Basic retention costs
management 2. More complex setup and
3. No built-in legal hold maintenance
management 3. Requires additional
4. Limited audit infrastructure
capabilities 4. Steeper learning curve
5. Manual deletion process 5. Higher system
6. No centralized retention requirements
policies 6. May be overkill for
7. Limited data destruction smaller organizations
verification

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SAP Classical Archiving vs SAP ILM Archiving


Key Differences
Purpose
- Classical: Performance optimization
- ILM: Compliance and lifecycle management

Compliance Features
- Classical: Basic compliance features
- ILM: Advanced compliance management with legal hold

Data Retention
- Classical: Simple retention periods
- ILM: Complex retention rules with multiple criteria

Automation
- Classical: Manual processes with basic automation
- ILM: Highly automated processes with policy enforcement

Cost Structure
- Classical: Lower initial and maintenance costs. Any content
server is supported to store ADK files
- ILM: Higher investment but better long-term compliance.
Requires WebDAV enabled store.

Use Cases
- Classical:
* Small to medium organizations
* Basic archiving needs
* Limited compliance requirements
* Performance-focused archiving

- ILM:
* Large enterprises
* Strict regulatory environments
* Complex compliance requirements
* Multiple retention policies
* Legal hold requirements

In essence, Classical Archiving is a subset of ILM. While archiving is an essential part


of ILM, ILM offers a broader and more sophisticated approach to data management,
encompassing legal compliance, risk mitigation, and data governance.

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Key Differences - Classical

SARA Config Storage System


- Classical: Content Repo selection

• TCODEs
• Configure Content Repo: - OAC0
• Residence Time configuration:-SARA
• Create archiving files:-SARA
• Archiving files JOBS :-SARA
• Define Logical Path & Logical File address - FILE

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Key Differences - ILM

SARA Config Storage System


- ILM: IRM – ILM Store is linked from IRM_CUST config

• TCODEs
• Activate ILM business functions: - SFW5
• Configure the ILM Store: - SARA
• ILM Store Administrative Customizing: - ILM_STOR_ADM_CUST
• ILM Store: Operational Customizing: - ILM_STOR_OPR_CUST
• Audit Area customizing: - IRM_CAT
• Retention policy configuration: - IRMPOL
• Residence Time configuration:-SARA
• Create archiving files:-SARA
• Archiving files JOBS :-SARA
• Define Logical Path & Logical File address - FILE

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