Core SAP Architecture | Administration | Performance | Real-World Operations
This course covers SAP Application Server (ABAP & Java) architecture and administration.You will learn system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
The program focuses on real-world operations and system management.It prepares you for SAP system administration roles.
• SAP system landscape overview
• SAP NetWeaver architecture
• Application Server ABAP vs Application Server Java
• SAP kernel, dispatcher, work processes
• ICM, Gateway, Message Server
• Client-server architecture
SAP Application Server (ABAP & Java)
Core SAP Architecture | Administration | Performance | Real-World
Operations
Module 1: SAP Application Server – Concepts & Architecture
• SAP system landscape overview
• SAP NetWeaver architecture
• Application Server ABAP vs Application Server Java
• SAP kernel, dispatcher, work processes
• ICM, Gateway, Message Server
• Client-server architecture
Outcome: Clear understanding of SAP Application Server internals
• ABAP stack components
• Work process types (DIA, BTC, UPD, SPO, ENQ)
• Buffer management and memory architecture
• Update task and enqueue mechanism
• Transport Management System (TMS) overview
Outcome: In-depth knowledge of AS ABAP processing
• Java stack overview
• Java Virtual Machine (JVM) concepts
• SAP Java Server Nodes
• Internet Communication Manager (ICM)
• Java Connector (JCo)
Outcome: Strong foundation in Java stack operations
• SAP instance structure
• Start/Stop procedures
• Profile parameters (DEFAULT, INSTANCE)
• SAP MMC & command-line tools
• Kernel structure and maintenance
Outcome: Confident system handling and configuration
• User types and client concepts
• Role and authorization basics
• User maintenance and password policies
• Authorization checks
• Security best practices
Outcome: Secure user and access management
• SAP HANA architecture overview
• AS ABAP on SAP HANA
• Database connectivity concepts
• Code push-down principle
• HANA-specific performance considerations
Outcome: Application Server readiness for HANA environments
• SAP workload analysis
• Work process tuning
• Buffer tuning strategies
• Memory management
• Performance-related parameters
• Key monitoring transactions
Outcome: Optimized system performance management
• Background job architecture
• Job scheduling and monitoring
• Spool and print administration
• Output management basics
• Performance impact of background jobs
Outcome: Efficient batch processing operations
• Transport landscape design
• Transport requests and routes
• Import/export procedures
• Common transport errors
• Best practices for change management
Outcome: Controlled system changes across landscapes
• System logs and traces
• Application server monitoring tools
• SAP EarlyWatch & health checks
• System availability monitoring
• Proactive administration techniques
Outcome: Stable and well-monitored SAP systems
• Common application server issues
• Dump analysis and log interpretation
• Performance-related incidents
• Connectivity issues
• Structured troubleshooting approach
Outcome: Production-ready troubleshooting expertise
• Application server security concepts
• User authentication mechanisms
• Password and policy management
• Audit and compliance overview
• Secure system operations
Outcome: Secure and compliant SAP environments
• SAP application server scalability
• Load balancing concepts
• Message server configuration
• High availability overview
• Disaster recovery basics
Outcome: Understanding of enterprise-scale system design
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