Automatically back up SAP HANA databases using Systems Manager and EventBridge

It’s a ready-made setup that automates the process of back up SAP HANA databases hosted on Amazon EC2. It uses AWS Systems Manager to run the actual backup commands, EventBridge to schedule the jobs, and AWS Backint Agent to do the heavy lifting. 
 

All backups are stored in Amazon S3, which is scalable and reliable. You’ll also get logging, notifications, and full control over timing and frequency. 
 

No custom scripts. No guesswork. Just a reliable system that works in the background. 
 

Why You’ll Like Using This ?

• No Manual Work Needed : Once it’s set up, it runs on its own. You don’t have to log in, kick off scripts, or remember schedules. 

• Built-in Scheduling : Using EventBridge means you can set daily, weekly, or even hourly backups without any cron jobs or external tools. 

• Backups Go to S3 : That means you’ve got durable, encrypted storage that’s easy to access when you need it — and you don’t have to manage hardware. 

• Alerts Keep You Informed : Want to know if a backup failed? You’ll get an email or message, so you’re never left in the dark. 

• Simple Recovery Option : If something goes wrong, you’ve got your backups ready — and they’re organised, consistent, and secure. 
   

Who’s This For? 

If you’re responsible for SAP on AWS — maybe a cloud engineer, SAP Basis admin, or just the go-to IT person in your company — this is for you. 

It works especially well if: 

• You’re running SAP HANA on EC2 and want a clean, consistent backup routine. 

• You’ve outgrown manual scripts or can’t rely on someone remembering to run backups. 

• Your company needs to meet data retention or compliance policies. 

• You want peace of mind without babysitting servers all the time. 
   

What’s Inside This Template? 

Here’s a quick look at what this setup includes: 

• Amazon EC2 Instance – That’s where SAP HANA lives, along with the AWS Backint Agent.

• AWS Backint Agent – Connects SAP HANA directly to S3 and handles the actual data transfer. 

• AWS Systems Manager (SSM) – Executes the backup using a command document you configure. 

• EventBridge – Handles all the scheduling so backups run on time. 

• Amazon S3 – Backup storage. Secure, cheap, and scalable. 

• IAM Roles – Controls what services can do what. Keeps your setup secure and locked down. 

• Security Groups – Make sure only the right traffic gets in and out of your EC2 instance. 

• AWS Lambda (Optional) – For adding post-backup tasks like cleanup or extra logging. 

• CloudWatch Logs – Gives you visibility into whether backups are happening successfully. 

• SNS (Simple Notification Service) – Sends you alerts when a backup job finishes — or fails. 

• Retention Policy – You set how long to keep backups, based on business needs. 
   

How to Set It Up (Step-by-Step) ?

Setting this up won’t take hours. Here’s how to do it: 

1. Log in to Cloudairy – Go to the Templates section. 

2. Search for "SAP HANA Automated Backup" – You’ll find the exact setup you need. 

3. Preview and Open in Designer – This lets you tweak the template before deploying. 

4. Adjust Backup Schedules – Use EventBridge to set when backups should run (e.g., every night at 2 AM). 

5. Set Up the Command Document – This tells Systems Manager what to execute. 

6. Install Backint Agent on EC2 – Make sure it’s configured correctly to push backups to S3. 

7. Assign IAM Roles and Security Groups – Lock it down properly to follow best practices. 

8. Hook Up Notifications – Configure SNS to send alerts to your email or team Slack. 

9. Deploy – Once it looks right, launch it. Then test with a manual trigger the first time. 

10. Monitor – Use CloudWatch to keep an eye on logs and errors (if any). 
     

Summary  

If you’re managing SAP HANA on AWS and still running backups manually — or worse, not at all — this automated system is going to save you time, stress, and potential data disasters. 
 

It’s built with the tools AWS already gives you. It doesn’t cost extra to use EventBridge, SSM, or S3 beyond what you already pay. And once it’s up and running, it just works — no late-night calls, no “oops I forgot” moments. 
 

If you care about data protection, uptime, and sleeping well at night — get this setup running. It’s that simple.