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SAP Cloud Licensing Models

Cloud licensing is now a distinct discipline within SAP cost management. This paper sets out the models, the metrics, and the structural decisions that determine cloud SAP economics over a five year horizon.

Enterprise cloud infrastructure data center with networking and storage equipment for hyperscaler SAP workloads
42Pages
22Minute read
2026Updated
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  1. The principal SAP cloud licensing models and what each covers
  2. Public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid distinctions in licensing terms
  3. How Bring Your Own License pathways work and where they apply
  4. Hyperscaler arrangements with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  5. The cloud commercial terms that produce the largest customer outcomes
  6. A framework for selecting the right cloud licensing model for your environment
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