What is application hosting in SAP EP - Enterprise Portal?

SAP Term: application hosting

• Component: EP

• Component Name: Enterprise Portal

• Description: A new outsourcing where a company does not operate their own hardware and software in-house, but has a service provider do this instead. The user pays only for the applications used. The objective is to reduce costs for hardware, software, and IT personnel.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Application hosting is a service that allows organizations to access and use SAP software without having to install and maintain the software on their own servers. This service is provided by SAP and is known as SAP Enterprise Portal (EP). 
  
  How to use it: 
  Organizations can access the EP application hosting service by signing up for an account with SAP. Once they have an account, they can log in and access the software. They can then use the software to manage their business processes, such as customer relationship management, financials, and supply chain management. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the EP application hosting service, it is important to ensure that all of your data is secure. Make sure that you have a secure connection to the server and that all of your data is encrypted. Additionally, make sure that you are regularly backing up your data in case of any unexpected issues. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The EP application hosting service is just one of many services offered by SAP. Other services include cloud computing, analytics, and mobile solutions. Additionally, SAP offers a variety of training and support services to help organizations get the most out of their SAP software.