Hi,
We are currently using Solman v7.1 to manage a single BAU track (DEV, QAS, Pre-PRD, PRD). Applications include ERP, SRM, BW, BPC, Portal, PI, etc. The scope for Solman is currently limited to monitoring and maintenance.
We are looking to do two key things:
1. Split the landscape into Dual Track. This will mean another set of environments for the Project track (SBX, DEV, QAS). Host this track on the Cloud.
2. Extend the scope of Solman beyond typical system management tasks to other areas like Project/Delivery/Transport/Test/Change Management and analytics. We are looking to use ChaRM/CTS+ and most of the other ALM processes supported by Solman.
The challenge is that the Cloud hosted Project track will be a managed service, so the Service Provider will use their own Solman instance to deliver the service for their part of the landscape. Consequently, any transports/support packs/enhancement packs/etc need to be applied through their Solman instance. This means our on-premise Solman instance will have limited capability to deliver all the nice features SAP offers through the latest releases unless the landscape data is replicated in our on-premise instance on a regular basis. Even then, unless our Solman can access those cloud based systems directly, we can't do much with things like EHP Scope and Effort assessment, Test Scope assessment, Custom Code Management, etc
Moreover, as I understand, the ALM processes are tightly coupled with underling infrastructure so I am trying to understand if it is possible to make Solman work and use most of its features in a federated landscape. I have seen federation for Portal, PI, SLD, BW, etc but not for Solman other than integrating with 3rd party help desks. Is anyone aware if it can utilize all of the Change/Transport/Test/Business Process Management features in federated Solman landscape?
Regards.