Unit 2: SAP BTP: Architecture and Services

CPEA
Cloud Platform Enterprise Agreement (CPEA) is a commercial model that allows for the
consumption of cloud credits based on actual usage. These cloud credits get paid
upfront like a pre-paid model.
What does this mean?
● Get access to all services available under CPEA and configure them in your global
account with just one contract. This includes new features or innovations available
after the contract signing date
● Choose how to spend cloud credits and monitor real-time service usage to better
understand project costs
● Consume services based on project requirements, without having to change your
contract, and only get charged for what is used
● Access to free tier service plans to try out services without any costs within your
productive environment
● Available services for this commercial model: https://discovery-center.cloud.sap/
protected/index.html#/viewServices/?licenseModel=cpea&provider=all&regions=all

Subscription
This commercial model lets you choose a fixed set of services for a fixed rate, regardless
of actual consumption.
What does this mean?
● The contract includes the exact services you can use in your project and will be
provisioned in your global account for entitlements
● The entitled cloud services can be used up to the limit of your purchased subscription.
To use more, you can increase your license volume
● You can add new services or modify your contract by contacting your SAP sales
representative or by visiting the SAP Store
● You can optimize your cost by knowing exactly what you need, get higher discounts,
and benefit from budget security throughout the contract period
● Available services for this commercial model: https://discovery-center.cloud.sap/
protected/index.html#/viewServices/?
regions=all&provider=all&licenseModel=subscription

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