The objective of this redbook is to relate our experiences in performing database administration in an environment where the database server of SAP R/3 Release 4.5A is DB2 for OS/390. We used DB2 for OS/390 Release 5.1; this redbook does contain some preliminary information about Release 6. OS/390 Release 2.6 was the operating system on our S/390. The areas documented show the practicality of that environment; that is, how these products deliver a modern reliable processing system, with real value to an enterprise.
All the subjects covered by this redbook deal with database administration. We include common commands an administrator will probably need to use, then include those commands in functions necessary in an SAP R/3 installation. Those functions include backup/restore, reorganization, and handling growth. There is some performance and tuning information, but it is related to the reports and commands that would be used.
This redbook is especially useful for database administrators who need to perform the tasks that are the heart of the solution environment. Those database administrators who are familiar with other database servers commonly used with SAP R/3 will find this book valuable in determining which functions are done differently when using this solution. This book is also of value to consultants and systems administrators who must understand the environment and the means of providing the benefits of that environment.
An understanding of SAP R/3 is assumed, as well as some knowledge of DB2 and how it functions; the book is meant to supplement the information from the standard document libraries of SAP R/3, DB2 for OS/390, OS/390, and AIX.
Useful E-Book :
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SAP R/3 on DB2 UDB for OS/390: Application Servers on OS/390
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SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390: Implementing with AIX or Windows NT Applications
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SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390: Database Availability Considerations
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SAP on DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 and z/OS: Multiple Components in
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SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: Implementing Application Servers on
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SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: High Availability Solution Using System
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SAP on DB2 for z/OS and OS/390: High Availability and Performance Monitoring
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New Enterprise Integration Functions for Lotus Domino for AS/400
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Integrating WebSphere Commerce with SAP R/3 Using WebSphere InterChange
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Implementing SAP R/3 4.5B Using Microsoft Cluster Server on IBM Netfinity
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IBM Content Manager CommonStore Version 7 for Domino, Exchange, and SAP
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Enterprise Business Portals II with IBM Tivoli Access Manager
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End-to-End Scheduling with OPC and TWS Mainframe and Distributed
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DB2 UDB for z/OS V8: Through the Looking Glass and What SAP Found There
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Database Administration Experiences: SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390
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Building and Scaling SAP Business Information Warehouse on DB2 UDB ESE
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Best Practices for SAP Business Information Warehouse on DB2 for z/OS V8
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Backup Solutions for SAP R/3 4.5B on Netfinity Servers running Windows NT
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A Holistic Approach to a Reliable Infrastructure for SAP R/3 on AIX
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A B2B Solution using WebSphere Business Integration V4.1 and WebSphere
Business Connection V1.1