HCI and Hana Cloud Connector

[former_member745782]

dear All,

a quick question.

I need implement a SFSF -> HCI -> SAP-HR,  integration project.

I'm reading some documents about HCC (cloud connector) but I cannot understand one thing:

HCC is used only for integrate HCP application with on premise systems?

If yes, then how can I connect my cloud HCI with on premise systems (example HCM or ECC)?

It's very hard find documents concerning this topic.

In HCC configuration setup the main field is the HCP url and credential but HCI is never mentioned.

thanks in advance

Alessandro

[bhavesh_kantilal · Accepted solution]

Hello Alessandro,

You may refer to my blog :

While my blog talks about Client Authentication, you may also use Basic Authentication and skip the step that refers to certificates etc.

One thing to note, to get your HCC up and running you would need your HCI account details for which you would need to log on to your HCI Account on URL : Cloud Cockpit.

Let me know if there is any specific question you may have.

Regards

Bhavesh

[former_member745782 · Accepted solution]

thanks a lot Bhavesh!

this is what i need.

I see you used IDOC adapter. In my case I need use SOAP because I need call a WS by soamanager. is it the same?

other question: for inbound interface (inbound HCI), so when i need call my HCI from ERP, does i need use Hana Cloud Connector as well? Or I need by-pass it?

again thanks

Alessandro

[bhavesh_kantilal · Accepted solution]

• The adapters can be any type of adapter ( they are eventually based on HTTP and connection via HCC also happens via HCC ).
• HCC cannot be used for scenarios where SAP is the sender as HCC acts as a reverse invoke proxy. For when SAP is the sender system, you just hit your HCI URL from SAP using the Internet ( either directly or a via a Proxy Server ). As this is a Outbound Interface from SAP, your security experts need not worry about firewall rules etc as this is Internet Based.
• The beauty of HCC is that as it is a Reverse Invoke proxy integrated into your HCI Account, you need no firewall port opening for data from HCI to SAP. Just a basic small installation on a Windows / Linux of the HCC and minimal configuration which once you get to do is pretty easy.
• Just note that in your Channel in HCI ( Receiver Channel to be precise ) you will use the virtual hostname and port as configured in HCC.

Regards

Bhavesh

[former_member745782 · Accepted solution]

fantastic!

thanks a lot Bhavesh and thanks to everybody

Alex

[bhavesh_kantilal]

In HCC configuration setup the main field is the HCP url and credential but HCI is never mentioned.

To add From your HCI account get the AccoutName. from Cloud Cockpit. This will be as below.

[Sriprasadsbhat]

Hello Allesandro,

When you want to connect to OnPremise SAP Systems from SAP HCI you can leverage 2 options which sap recommends.

1) Reverse Proxy

2) SAP Hana Cloud Connector

Below blog helps you with configuration and overview

SAP Cloud Connector : Bird's-eye view from HCI ... | SCN

Regards,

Sriprasad Shivaram Bhat

[former_member745782]

interesting blog Sriprasad!

thanks a lot

[former_member186851]

Hello Alessandro,

Check the below link for HCI Integraiton with SAP ECC System

Step by Step HCI Integration with SAP ECC/CRM w... | SCN