Neptune installation

If you are installing PreBilt on Neptune, instructions can be obtained directly from Neptune, here.

Consideration should be given to whether to use Mobile Deployment PWA or an APK.

• PWA (Progressive Web Apps) run through the device’s browser and can be added to the home screen. They’re quicker to deploy and update but have limited offline use and device access.

• APK (Android Package Kit) apps are fully installed on Android devices, offer full offline functionality and access to device features, but require manual updates.

Information on implementing Neptune's PWA Launchpad can be found here and implementation using an APK can be found here.

Architecture Overview

Prerequisites

SAP Version: Ensure that the SAP system is running a version that is compatible with the Neptune software.

Neptune Installation: It is assumed that a functional and licensed Neptune installation is already available on the destination SAP system.

A single Neptune DXP - SAP Edition runtime license is necessary for each SAP system (installation number) where Neptune DXP - SAP Edition is installed or integrated.

App Deployment

In deploying onto the Neptune platform, a technical team member will import the final.xml file to the Neptune platform and activate it through the Neptune Cockpit

The Neptune Cockpit functions as the primary control center in the Neptune Environment, facilitating the efficient development, deployment, and management of the mobile application.

It's vital to maintain and update server-specific settings in the Neptune Launchpad to meet the client's specific needs. For every new SAP client, a corresponding new mobile client must be created. This mobile client is effectively a portable version of the launchpad, designed to enable the tailored design and management of launchpads for mobile devices.

The Neptune Mobile Build Services are integral to the deployment process, as they convert the developed applications into formats compatible with mobile devices. This service streamlines the creation of the application, ensuring its compatibility with different mobile operating systems, like APK for Android and IPA for iOS.

The system's architecture incorporates HTTPS for secure communication between the client's network and backend SAP systems, guaranteeing encryption and protection of data during transmission.

Device Deployment

Once the APK or IPA has been downloaded it can either be sideloaded or loaded to the device using a MDM tool

Licenses

A single Neptune DXP - SAP Edition runtime license is necessary for each SAP system (installation number) where Neptune DXP - SAP Edition is installed or integrated.