What are the Remote Access Methods of SAP BI

[Former Member]

Want to know more about remote access methods of SAP BI like sap router,SAPGui+Browser Connect.Currently im using RDP to deliver services to branch offices.Is it possible to access SAP BI via web browser?.How can i configure this services?.

[Toby_Johnston · Accepted solution]

Hi Nabil,

Please refer to the following connection types and kb articles which describe how to configure them:

You can also check out the saprouter home page on SMP and the BOE remote supportability page

Available Connection Types

Find enclosed a list of the most important service connection types:

Service Connection Type	Description	SAP Note
SAP GUI based connection
R/3 Support	enables remote access to an SAP system via SAP GUI	812732
SAPGui+Browser Connect	enables remote access to an SAP system via SAP GUI and browser	1721448
SAP NI Connection	enables remote access to an SAP system via any client using SAP NI as protocol	1718597
Connection to SAP Solution Manager
SAP Solution Manager	provides access to the solution graphic in SAP Solution Manager	962516
Solution Manager Diagnostics	enables system related access to SAP Solution Manager Diagnostics	962516
Java / http-based connection types that enable / ease service connection to java based systems
NW Mobile Java Apps	enables a connection to a SAP Netweaver Data Orchestration Engine	1613402
HTTP Connect - URLAccess	provides access to http-based applications via Webbrowser	592085
HTTP-based Tools	enables http-based access through client tools using http protocol	1787981
LoadRunner-Test	enables remote load testing	850213
JAVA DEBUG	enables remote debugging of java based applications	545519
Connection types providing application sharing methods or access on OS-level (operating system)
Netviewer	enables collaboration and application sharing access via Netviewer	1036616
Windows Terminal Server	enables application sharing access via Windows Terminal Server	605795
WTS Connect with NLA	enables application sharing access via Windows Terminal Server with NLA Support	1912318
Citrix Metaframe	enables application sharing access via Citrix Metaframe	701588
AS/400-5250 Connection	enables OS access for AS/400 based servers	79411
Telnet Connection	enables OS access via Telnet	37001
SSH Connection	enables SSH connection to customer systems	1275351
VNC Connection	enables VNC connection to customer systems	1327257
Further connection types
JDBC/ODBC Connection	enables remote access to a Database using JDBC, ODBC and native connections	1718601
SAP HANA database	enables a remote connection to a SAP HANA database	1592925
BW RFC Connection	enables a RFC connection to Business Warehouse	195715
BW GUI Connection	enables a GUI connection to Business Warehouse	195715
Upgrade Assistant	enables the remote usage of Upgrade Assistant	125971
SAPInst-GUI	enables the remote usage of SAPInst-GUI	707848
SAP-DB Connection	enables a remote connection to an SAP-DB	202344
TREX/BIA	enables access to TREX or BI accelerator system	1058533
Integration Repository	enables a connection to the Integration Repository	800267
Integration Directory	enables a connection to Integration Directory	800267
Windows Remote Debug	enables remote debugging for Windows-based applications	1884079

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Toby,

I've already gone through these documents on sap marketplace.Actually i want to configure "SAPGui+Browser Connect" /"SAP netviewer" .Which one allows a user to connect SAP BI through web browser?.And how to configure them?What are the requirements? .My current configurations are

SAP BI 8.82 PL 11

OS :Server 2008 Standard

DB : SQL Server 2008