Installation

System Setup

SAPinst is an installation tool for SAP systems, covering a broad range of platforms and products and both the ABAP and Java technology. Whether you are going to install an SAP NetWeaver system, an SAP ERP system or a standalone engine - such as SAP liveCache - you can handle all these installations easily through the uniform look and feel of SAPinst. In addition, SAPinst supports many other procedures in the context of software provisioning, such as the system copy, system migration and dual-stack split of SAP systems.

Frontend Setup

For the installation and distribution of frontend software, SAP Setup offers flexible and reliable functionality for installations ranging from single PCs to distributions on a large scale - including the option to run installation servers that support you in distributing and updating frontends in your landscape.

Integration

To plan your installation, use the Master Guide (SMP login required) available for each SAP application.

After the installation of a new SAP system with SAPinst has been completed, you can use the Technical Configuration for the automated configuration of SAP NetWeaver.

To build up a three-system landscape with development, test and production system, use the System Copy tools provided by SAP.

SAPinst - Features in Detail
This document provides an overview of the features of the SAP system installation and system copy tool SAPinst.

SAPinst - Demo
This demo shows how an installation is performed with the SAP system installation tool SAPinst.

Frontend Installation with SAP Setup
This document provides an overview of the frontend installation and distribution tool.

More on Installation

SAP Installation Guides   (SMP login required)
Under <Product> --> <Release>, find the appropriate SAP system installation guide for your operating system, database and technology. Also, you can find there frontend installations guides (such as the SAP Front End Installation Guide).

Installation Options for a High-Availability SAP System Based on SAP NetWeaver in a Microsoft Cluster
Installations of SAP systems in a high availability environment are known as a complex task. In this document, get a descripition of the improved installation of SAP systems based on SAP NetWeaver 7.1 including enhancement package 1. With this installation, it is easier and less error-prone to set up a high availability system in a Microsoft Windows Cluster.