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Analysis
Existing SQL and HANA artifacts are ingested and analyzed.
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SphereAhead
Automated Migration Assistant for SAP Datasphere
SphereAhead supports organizations in transitioning from native SQL and SAP HANA-based data warehouse systems to SAP Datasphere. It analyzes existing artifacts and generates structured outputs that assist teams in understanding, rebuilding, and deploying data models in a cloud-ready environment.
What is SphereAhead?
Migrating legacy SQL and SAP HANA data warehouse systems to SAP Datasphere requires a clear understanding of existing logic, along with a structured approach to rebuilding data models in the target environment.
SphereAhead is designed to simplify this process. It automates the analysis of existing artifacts and generates outputs that provide both technical and functional clarity. By reducing manual interpretation and conversion effort, SphereAhead enables teams to approach migration in a more structured and predictable manner.
Capabilities
SphereAhead processes and analyzes the following artifact types
HANA Calculation Views
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Stored Procedures
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The system examines underlying logic, dependencies, and structure within these artifacts. It translates this information into formats that can be used for rebuilding models in SAP Datasphere.
Both technical and business logic are interpreted to ensure that the resulting outputs are usable across engineering, analytics, and functional teams.
Generated Outputs
Rebuild Guide
The Rebuild Guide provides a structured and human-readable explanation of existing logic. It is designed to support teams in understanding how current models function and how they can be recreated in SAP Datasphere.
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Logic explained in plain English
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Step-by-step mapping to Datasphere modeling components
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Clear breakdown of transformations, joins, and calculations
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Usable by both technical and functional stakeholders
CSN/JSON Package
The CSN/JSON package contains import-ready definitions that can be used to accelerate implementation in SAP Datasphere.
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Pre-configured objects aligned with source logic
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SQL statements pre-populated within the models
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Compatible with customer-specific templates (where applicable)
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Enables faster setup of Datasphere artifacts
Process
SphereAhead follows a structured process to transform legacy artifacts into usable outputs:
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Logic Interpretation
Business and technical logic is extracted and structured.
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Output Generation
Rebuild Guide and CSN/JSON package are created.
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Deployment Readiness
Outputs are prepared for use within SAP Datasphere environments.
This process reduces the need for manual reverse engineering and supports a more consistent migration approach.
Impact
SphereAhead supports migration efforts by
improving efficiency and consistency across teams
Up to 35% reduction in overall implementation effort.
80% reduction in source system analysis and understanding.
Minimizes risk of inconsistencies during SQL translation.
Accelerates time-to-value with faster go-live.
Provides a structured and repeatable approach to model conversion.
Enables teams to focus on validation and optimization rather than reconstruction.
Resources
The following resources are available to support understanding, implementation, and communication of SphereAhead.
Training & Discussion
The following resources are available to support understanding, implementation, and communication of SphereAhead.
SphereAhead by Blueprint Technologies
Automated accelerator for migration to SAP Datasphere
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