Current Ideas to Improve Software Logistics Processes – February 2014
Hi all,I am pretty sure not everybody is aware of our Software Logistics Idea Space, so I thought about how I could promote it and how to make it easier for you to profit from this direct channel to...
View ArticleDMO: technical background
The following sequence explains the technical procedure of the database migration option (DMO). As a prerequisite, you should read the introductionary document about DMO: Database Migration Option...
View ArticleSL Toolset 1.0 SPS 10: improved Software Logistics Tools
This blog describes the new and improved tools in the SL Toolset 1.0 with SPS 10. You should be familiar with the concept of the Software Logistics Toolset 1.0 ("SL Toolset"), see The...
View ArticleDMO: comparing pipe and file mode for R3load
This blog discusses the pipe mode used by Database Migration Option (DMO) of Software Update Manager (SUM). Before reading this content, be sure to be familiar with the general concept of DMO,...
View ArticleCustomer Engagement Initiative for System Rename: Registration Open
System copy is a fundamental task for the operation of SAP system landscapes. Originally designed to rename existing systems when hostnames or other parameters in the infrastructure change, the system...
View ArticleAccelerate the Restart Time of Software Provisioning Manager
In case the software provisioning manager failed during the execution phase, the restart can take quite some time until it gets going again. To accelerate the restart, I delete the file statistics.xml...
View ArticleCurrent Ideas to Improve Software Logistics Processes – March 2014
Hi all, First, thanks a lot for all who visited our Software Logistics Idea Space after my first blog about this topic in January! Initially, I had planned to come up with the second blog later this...
View ArticleSUM: introduction to shadow system
Read this blog to get a simple introduction into the shadow system usage that the Software Update Manager (SUM) offers for the maintenance of ABAP-based SAP systems. You should be familiar with the...
View ArticleCurrent Ideas to Improve Software Logistics Processes – June 2014
Hi all, In this blog, get a quick overview of the latest ideas submitted in the Software Logistics Idea Space and a list of ideas with high activity level (if you should be new to SAP Idea Place,...
View ArticleZero Downtime Option of Software Update Manager is available soon
The next step to reduce overall business downtime for updates is scheduled for fall 2014.The zero downtime option of Software Update Manager (SUM) abolishes the technical downtime and enables a...
View ArticleCategories of the Software Logistics SCN Space
To help you in finding the right content (such as blogs, documents and discussions) about a certain topic in our space easier, we introduced the following categories of Software Logistics topics:Change...
View ArticleHow to Find Content in the Software Logistics SCN Space
To help you in finding the right content (such as blogs, documents and discussions) about a certain topic in our space, we offer different structuring methods and meta-information that I want to...
View ArticleSUM: extending the new UI to AS Java scenarios
Maybe you have read about the new user interface (UI) that the Software Update Manager (SUM) offers, currently only for a new scenario: the database migration option (DMO) of SUM. A short introduction...
View ArticleSL Toolset 1.0 SPS 11: improved Software Logistics Tools
This blog describes the new and improved tools in the SL Toolset 1.0 with SPS 11. You should be familiar with the concept of the Software Logistics Toolset 1.0 ("SL Toolset"), see The...
View ArticleDMO: downtime optimization by migrating app tables during uptime (preview)
This blog discusses a new technique to further reduce the downtime of the Database Migration Option (DMO) procedure of Software Update Manager (SUM). Before reading this content, be sure to be familiar...
View ArticleSend statistical runtime data of SWPM processes to SAP
Software provisioning manager (abbreviated with SWPM in this blog) offers many different processes, such as installation, system copy and system rename. Although we have a clear understanding how often...
View ArticleSoftware Logistics Sessions @ SAP TechEd && d-code 2014
We from SAP’s Software Logistics team are looking forward to share the latest news with you at the upcoming SAP TechEd && d-code 2014. Here’s a short guide to highlight some of these sessions...
View ArticleNW System Upgrade Top KBAs and Recently Added/Updated KBAs and SAP Notes
Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide a list of the top knowledge base articles (KBA's) from the Upgrade component. I'll be including the top KBAs of the month and also the most...
View ArticleDifference between SAP Note and SAP Knowledge Base Article (KBA).
Read this blog to get a general understanding on the difference between SAP Note and SAP Knowledge Base Article (KBA). Both SAP Notes and SAP Knowledge Base Articles are support documents to help you...
View ArticleNew Upgrade Information Center
Hi All, The SAP Support Portal is your one stop for all support and service-related needs: Use it to access your software, request license keys, get technical support, and find the documentation you...
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