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Comparison between SAP Business Technology Platform(SAP BTP) and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)
Introduction:
When it comes to cloud platforms for developing, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications, SAP Business Technology Platform(SAP BTP) and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) are the two most popular options available. Both the platforms share some similarities and differences. Let’s explore them in this short blog
| Areas | SAP BTP | PCF |
| Scope/Focus |
Focused on providing a platform for building and deploying enterprise-level business applications Offers a range of services, including SAP HANA, SAP Fiori, and SAP Leonardo, to help developers build robust, scalable, and secure applications |
Pivotal Cloud Foundry is focused on enabling continuous delivery of cloud-native application Offers a range of services, including containers, Kubernetes, and Istio, to help developers build, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications |
| Architecture |
Built on a Cloud Foundry architecture with additional SAP-specific services Provides a more comprehensive platform with additional SAP-specific services |
Based entirely on Cloud Foundry so it is focused on core Cloud Foundry functionality |
| Language Support | Multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, Node.js, Python, Ruby and more | Multiple languages and frameworks, such as Java, .NET, Ruby, Node.js and more |
| Features |
Offer features such as auto-scaling, service discovery, and continuous delivery Provides additional features such as integration with other SAP products, predictive analytics, and machine learning capabilities. |
Offer features such as auto-scaling, service discovery, and continuous delivery Additional features such as containerization and support for Kubernetes |
| Deployment Options | Offers several deployment options including public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud | Pivotal Cloud Foundry is primarily a public cloud offering although it also supports hybrid cloud deployments |
| Support | SAP offers enterprise-level support for SAP Cloud Platform | Pivotal offers enterprise-level support for Pivotal Cloud Foundry |
Conclusion:
The choice between SAP BTP and PCF mainly depends on the organization’s specific needs and requirements. Developers and IT management should evaluate the above areas to understand what is offered by each platform and what suits best and make the decision.
References:
- SAP Business Technology Platform: https://www.sap.com/products/business-technology-platform.html
- Pivotal Cloud Foundry: https://www.vmware.com/products/pivotal-cloud-foundry.html
- Cloud Foundry: https://www.cloudfoundry.org/
- Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/
- SAP S/4HANA: https://www.sap.com/products/s4hana-erp.html
- SAP Customer Experience: https://www.sap.com/products/customer-experience.html