SAP on IBM System z

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Learn more about consolidating SAP infrastructure on IBM zEnterprise. Find information how IBM and SAP deliver enterprise solutions that can help you innovate, adapt and compete.

You are invited to use the “SAP on System z” group at LinkedIn (link resides outside of ibm.com) for conversations, questions, news, and feedback.

At the SAP Community Network (link resides outside of ibm.com) you can find "SAP Information Sources" and "IBM Information Sources" with summaries of related documentation and information.

IBM Documentation

The following links to PDF files require Adobe® Reader® (link resides outside of ibm.com).

Business Continuity for SAP on IBM System z, SC33-8206-05 (PDF,8.1MB). This book applies to SAP NetWeaver Releases 7.1 up to and including 7.3, based on the 7.20 Downward Compatible Kernel (7.20 DCK). The documentation covers the latest releases of the involved software components, and has special focus on details of the new *SAPSRV add-on policy which comes with System Automation for z/OS 3.4 (APAR level OA40489). This new *SAPSRV add-on policy is based on SAP's sapstartsrv framework, and also models the SAP host agent. Its usage allows for seamless integration of an SA z/OS controlled SAP Central Services instance into SAP systems management tools, like SAP's Management Console, or SAP lifecycle tools, like SAP Release Upgrade/SAP Enhancement Package Installer (SAPehpi). Previous versions of this book apply to older SAP releases which you should also use if you continue to employ the previous *SAP add-on policy.

Business Continuity for SAP on IBM System z, SC33-8206-04 (PDF,7MB). This book applies to SAP NetWeaver Releases 7.x up to and including 7.30. The recommendations in the book cover the latest releases of the involved software components - with special focus on System Automation for z/OS 3.3 and DB2 10 for z/OS and SLES11.
The IBM Business Continuity solution for SAP on System z provides the means for fully automating the management of all SAP components and related products running on z/OS, AIX®, or Linux®. The automation software monitors resources and controls the restart or takeover of failing components, thereby ensuring the SAP system’s near continuous availability.
Previous versions of this book apply to older SAP releases.

Business Continuity for SAP on IBM System z, SC33-8206-02 (PDF,6MB). This book describes an older version of the Business Continuity solution for SAP on System z. It extends and updates the information provided in High Availability for SAP on IBM System z, SC33-8206-01. In particular it applies to SAP NetWeaver 7.0, it covers SAP policies for System Automation for z/OS 3.2, introduces an end-to-end solution with Tivoli System automation Application Manager, includes DB2 9 for z/OS data sharing options and much more.

White paper Why DB2 for z/OS is better than Oracle RAC (12343003-USEN-01) can be downloaded at the link.

IBM Technical Whitepapers and Technotes: http://www.ibm.com/support/techdocs

Some examples of what you can find there:

IBM Redbooks and Redpapers: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com

Some examples of books covering aspects of SAP on System z are:

IBM Brochures & Videos on SAP on System z

More on the IBM entry cloud configuration for SAP solutions on zEnterprise:

Request your free copies of IBM brochures at http://www.ibm-sap.com/mentorsystemz

  • SAP on IBM System z Guide. Maximizing Business Outcomes.
  • IBM Pocket Mentor. Backbone for Business Success.

SAP Documentation

Note that some of the pages require access to SAP support pages.

The search page allows you to find a note by number, or by a keyword or other search term. For example, SAP Note 81737 (DB2/390: APAR List) is of particular interest, because it describes the required service level for running SAP with DB2 for z/OS:

SAP Community Network (link resides outside of ibm.com)

The SAP Community Network offers a knowledge center and forum around SAP. Also, you can find pages for SAP on DB2 for z/OS: http://scn.sap.com/community/db2-for-z-os (link resides outside of ibm.com)

The SAP Community Network provides a number of links to SAP documentation and information. Especially you can find there summaries of related documentation and information:

You can find relevant technical papers, including the following documents:

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