Deploying a Ruby on Rails application to SAP BTP Cloud Foundry

Step-by-step guide to deploy a Ruby on Rails app on SAP BTP Cloud Foundry.

UpdatedApril 15, 2026

Deploying a Ruby on Rails application to SAP BTP Cloud Foundry

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Abhi P1y ago

Thanks for writing it. The cf login did not work for it , so I used cf login --sso (that worked) Yet, I could not deploy the app as the buildpack is not detected automatically.
So not sure if ruby/ror buildpack is available under SAP BTP.

omar viera1y ago

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

Nagmani Bhushan1y ago

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Happy learning!

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Deploying a Ruby on Rails application to SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Cloud Foundry involves several steps. Here's a general guide to help you through the process:

Prepare Your Ruby on Rails Application:
- Ensure your Ruby on Rails application is properly configured and ready for deployment.
- Make sure you have a Gemfile specifying all the dependencies of your application.
Create a SAP BTP Account:
- If you haven't already, sign up for a SAP BTP account.
Install the Cloud Foundry CLI:
- Download and install the Cloud Foundry CLI tool, which allows you to interact with the SAP BTP Cloud Foundry environment from your command line interface.
- You can find instructions for installing the Cloud Foundry CLI here.
Login to SAP BTP Cloud Foundry:
- Use the Cloud Foundry CLI to log in to your SAP BTP account:
```
cf login -a https://api.cf.eu10.hana.ondemand.com
```
  Replace the URL with the appropriate API endpoint for your region.
Push Your Application:
- Navigate to your Ruby on Rails application directory in your terminal.
- Use the Cloud Foundry CLI to push your application to SAP BTP:
```
cf push <your-app-name>
```
  Replace <your-app-name> with the desired name for your application.
- Cloud Foundry will automatically detect your application type and configure the runtime environment accordingly.
Bind Services (if necessary):
- If your Ruby on Rails application requires any backing services like a database, you'll need to bind these services to your application. You can do this using the Cloud Foundry CLI:
```
cf bind-service <your-app-name> <service-instance-name>
```
  Replace <service-instance-name> with the name of the service instance you want to bind.
Start Your Application:
- Once your application is deployed, start it using the Cloud Foundry CLI:
```
cf start <your-app-name>
```
Access Your Application:
- Once your application is successfully deployed and running, you should be able to access it using the URL provided by Cloud Foundry.

Remember to configure your Ruby on Rails application appropriately, especially with regard to environment variables and any SAP-specific configurations required for your application to run smoothly in the SAP BTP Cloud Foundry environment. Additionally, make sure to follow any security best practices recommended by SAP when deploying your application.

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