SAP DR/Sandbox Server Installation

SAP ECC 6.0 EHP7 Oracle Database and Linux OS Installation

Prerequisites for the Server

Hardware Specifications:

Server Hardware:-
CPU:
RAM:
Storage:
Network:

Software Requirements:-
Operating System: Linux
Database: Oracle Database

Network Configuration:

IP Addressing:-
DR/Sandbox Server IP:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Configuration:
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS:

Firewall Rules:-
Open ports for SAP, Oracle, etc.: [Required ports]

Approach for Setting up the Server

Server Preparation:

Installation of Linux operating system on the DR/Sandbox server.

Configure of network settings including IP addressing, DNS, and firewall rules.

Database Installation:

Install Oracle Database on the server following Oracle's installation guidelines.

Configure Oracle Database according to SAP's recommendations for a DR/Sandbox
environment.
SAP Installation:

Copy SAP installation media or access software repository from the source system.
Install SAP application software on the server using the installation guide provided by
SAP.
Configure SAP system parameters and options for DR/Sandbox setup.

Database Backup Access:

Required access for database backup operations:

Transaction Codes (T-codes): [Relevant T-codes for database backup, e.g., DB13]
Tools: [Specify any additional tools or utilities needed for database backup and
restore operations]

Required Access to Complete the Activity

Server Access:

Root access or sudo privileges on the Linux server for system installation and
configuration.
Access to SAP installation media or software repository.
Access to Oracle Database installation files and documentation.

Database Backup Access:

Authorization to perform database backup operations.

Relevant SAP transaction codes (T-codes) or tools for initiating and monitoring
database backups.
Required Access for Database Backup

Backup Procedure:
Initiate database backups using the following procedure:
Log in to SAP system using authorized user credentials.
Access database backup transaction code (e.g., DB13).
Following the backup wizard to schedule or execute database backups as required.

Data Replication Configuration

Data Replication:
Configuring data replication between Production and DR/Sandbox servers using
SAP's System Replication or third-party replication tools.
Specifying the replication mode (synchronous or asynchronous), replication
frequency, and monitoring options as per company requirement requirements.