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SAP Cloud Appliance Library offers a quick and easy way to create SAP appliances in your cloud infrastructure. Moreover, with SAP Trial Systems | CAL Systems, a few clicks you can set up a fully configured demo environment or deploy a standardized system layout for an SAP product based on default or custom SAP software installation stacks.
As we work with SAP partners and customers, it is often a comparatively handy tool which can help to be useful in setting something up quickly
Additionally, adding a few steps on how we got started using it
Appliances – SAP Cloud Appliance Library
It takes approx. 166 mins first time you start using it
In summary, SAP Cloud Appliance Library (CAL) simplifies the deployment of SAP solutions in the cloud, enabling businesses to quickly set up fully configured demo environments or standardized system landscapes with minimal effort. SAP Trial Systems | CAL Systems provide a flexible and efficient way to leverage SAP solutions for testing, training, or development, CAL provides a flexible and efficient way to leverage SAP solutions without the complexities of manual installation. By streamlining access to pre-configured SAP environments, it accelerates innovation and reduces time-to-value, empowering organizations to focus on strategic goals rather than infrastructure setup.
Additionally, for a detailed guide on SAP CAL system setup and security best practices, check out our article: SAP Trial Systems | CAL Systems: Setup & Security Best Practices.
The The SAP Trial Systems | CAL Systems appliance can be accessed via a preconfigured Windows remote desktop (option 1) or via client tools on your local PC (option 2). For the first steps with the appliance (especially for the personnel that has set up the appliance), we recommend the access via the remote desktop since it has multiple client tools and pre-configurations included.
For a detailed guide on setup and best practices, visit our SAP Trial Systems | CAL Systems: Setup & Best Practices page.
The embedded Windows Remoted Desktop license allows 2 concurrent sessions (e.g., one for the existing user Administrator and one for another user that you can create on the remote desktop). Installing your own RDP license might also be an option to allow more concurrent users on the RDP
Generally these users can be started out with or a new one created as needed
If you still forget your master password use the steps in notes here e temporary SAP* unlocking as described in SAP Note 3303172
Also if you are looking to access Specific Fiori Apps ensure you are able to add Fiori Specific app role onto the system.
Refer the getting started Guide which ahs the list of already existing preconfigured user
By default, the below ports are opened for your appliance (i.e., this is the inbound firewall of your cloud provider). The access from your local computer to your appliance happens via those ports. You can edit/add/remove ports manually in the appliance details (click on the appliance link in the Cloud Appliance Library console → Edit → Virtual Machine → Access Points).
Many of these users have a large set of roles and extensive authorizations in the system (eg. the SAP_ALL profile). Please check your scenarios and security considerations whether you want to use them or copy & adapt them accordingly. We generally create our own User and add roles as needed.
Getting started guide
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Below are the step-by-step instructions to create Distribution Lists (DLs), Microsoft 365 Groups, and Shared Mailboxes in Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Exchange Admin Center.
A Distribution List (DL) allows you to send emails to multiple recipients without creating a shared mailbox.
Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
Navigate to Groups:
Click “Add a Group”:
Configure Group Details:
SalesTeam@company.com
).Add Members to the Distribution List:
Review & Create the Distribution List:
(Optional) Enable External Email Sending:
A Microsoft 365 Group provides not only a shared mailbox but also access to SharePoint, Teams, and Planner.
Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
Navigate to Groups:
Click “Add a Group”:
Set Up Group Details:
ProjectTeam@company.com
).Assign Owners and Members:
Review & Create Group:
(Optional) Configure Additional Services:
A Shared Mailbox allows multiple users to access, send, and receive emails from a common address.
Go to the Exchange Admin Center:
Navigate to Recipients:
Enter Mailbox Details:
Support Team
).support@company.com
).Assign Members (Users Who Need Access):
Save and Confirm:
(Optional) Enable “Send As” Permissions:
(Optional) Configure Auto-Reply Settings:
Feature | Creation Steps |
---|---|
Distribution List (DL) | Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Groups → Add a Group → Distribution List |
Microsoft 365 Group | Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Groups → Add a Group → Microsoft 365 |
Shared Mailbox | Exchange Admin Center → Recipients → Shared Mailbox → Create |
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We often get asked this question hence adding it as a blog for our new and existing customer to understand the concept.
This blog talks about how and when to use the 3 mailbox options. In Microsoft 365 (O365), Distribution Lists (DLs), Groups, and Shared Mailboxes serve different purposes, even though they all enable collaboration and email communication. Below is a comparison to help clarify their differences and use cases:
✅ Pros:
❌ Cons:
✅ Pros:
❌ Cons:
🔹 Types of M365 Groups:
✅ Pros:
❌ Cons:
Feature | Distribution List | Microsoft 365 Group | Shared Mailbox |
---|---|---|---|
Purpose | Broadcast emails to a group | Collaboration & shared workspace | Shared email access for a team |
Email Storage | No | Yes | Yes |
Access Control | No shared mailbox | Full collaboration features | Permission-based access |
Reply Handling | Individual responses | Group replies | Send As or Send on Behalf |
Best Use Case | Announcements, newsletters | Teams needing email, files, and collaboration | Customer support, helpdesk, shared team inbox |