What is STACKIT Archiving Service?
STACKIT Archiving Service is an audit-proof long-term archiving solution for data from SAP and non-SAP systems. The service stores data immutably on a WORM basis (Write Once Read Many) for predefined retention periods and keeps it accessible on demand throughout that period, without additional post-processing or indexing. This helps organizations meet GoBD and other retention obligations within the European legal area.
Core Features
- SAP integration: Native connectivity via SAP Archive Link and the SAP ILM standard
- REST API: Connect non-SAP systems for long-term archiving
- WORM storage: Hardware-level immutability, protecting against tampering and ransomware
- Automatic deletion: Data can be removed automatically once the statutory retention period expires
- Continuous availability: Data remains immediately accessible throughout the entire retention period
- High availability: Storage across at least two availability zones
Typical Use Cases
SAP archiving: Offload inactive data from SAP production systems via Archive Link or ILM to improve system performance and reduce infrastructure costs.
Financial accounting: GoBD-compliant archiving of booking records, invoices, and annual financial statements for the legally required retention periods.
Non-SAP archiving: Connect custom applications via the REST API for audit-proof long-term storage outside the SAP world.
Benefits
- GoBD-compliant archiving on sovereign European infrastructure
- Certified to C5, ISO 27001, and TÜV SÜD
- Hardware-level WORM protection against tampering and ransomware
- Automatic deletion after retention expiry reduces storage costs
- Native SAP connectivity reduces integration effort
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you in building out the Archiving Service: from connecting SAP or non-SAP systems and configuring retention periods to ongoing operations and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Compliance Archive
- Immutable WORM storage
- SAP Archive Link and SAP ILM
- REST API for non-SAP systems
- GoBD-compliant
- Focused on structured/document archiving, not general-purpose object storage
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STACKIT Archiving Service?
STACKIT Archiving Service is a service for audit-proof long-term archiving of data from SAP and non-SAP systems. Data is stored immutably for predefined retention periods and remains accessible on demand throughout that period.
How is the service integrated with SAP systems?
The service supports SAP Archive Link and the SAP ILM standard as native interfaces. For non-SAP systems, a REST API is also available.
What is GoBD compliance?
GoBD defines the German requirements for electronic bookkeeping: immutability, completeness, and traceability of archived data. The service is based on hardware-level WORM storage (Write Once Read Many) to meet these requirements.
Can archived data be modified or deleted?
During the retention period, data is immutable and protected from deletion through the WORM principle. After the statutory retention period expires, data can be deleted automatically.
What does the Archiving Service cost?
Billing is usage-based, based on actual object storage consumed. Current prices are available in the STACKIT pricing calculator.
What certifications does STACKIT hold?
STACKIT holds certifications including C5 (the BSI standard), ISO 27001, and TÜV SÜD, and operates its infrastructure within the European legal area.
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