3756890 - Comparison of Direct Connection vs On‑Premise Connection for SAP Signavio Process Intelligence Data Sources

How to compare direct connection vs On Prem when connecting Process Intelligence to Data source

 To compare both options, here is a consolidated comparison of both approaches:

On-Premise Connector is required if the SQL Server is not externally accessible (e.g. on-prem or in a private network), and optional if it is externally accessible.

Pros

• Works in restricted environments
• Access to on-prem extractor logs

Cons

• Requires setup and ongoing maintenance
• Requires firewall/proxy configuration and possible local IT involvement
• Must be kept running, otherwise extractions will fail

Direct Connector is suitable when the SQL Server is accessible from SAP Signavio over the internet.

Pros

• No infrastructure or maintenance required
• Faster and simpler to set up

Cons

• Requires external accessibility
• Limited logging (primarily available via the UI)

To summarize above, if the system is not externally accessible, the on-prem extractor is required. If it is accessible, the choice depends on whether we prefer simplicity (direct connector) or ownership (on-prem extractor).

 

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