Install Software

Use

To install the required software components (SAP and non-SAP) as identified in the technical design

To perform post-installation activities as described in the corresponding installation guides

·         Use the SAP Solution Manager to install Best Practices. These are instructions, processes, and procedures that assist in setting up specific scenarios, such as Internet Sales.

·         Obtain and read the most recent SAP installation notes mentioned in the SAP installation guide. They are available in SAPNet - R/3 Frontend.

Procedure

1.       Prepare for the installations.

-         Ensure that the technical environment is ready for the software installation process.

-         Read the installation guides for your OS platform and database.

2.       Perform the SAP installations, as in the installation guides.

-         Install database software

-         Install the central instance

-         Install additional application instances, if required

-         Install SAP presentation software (frontend SAP GUI) and additional components

-         Install SAP Add-On software (SAP R/3 Plug-In, BW extractors, …), if required

-         Establish required clients

-         Apply required fixes and support packages

-         Perform post-installation activities

3.       Install other software components required by the solution, as in the installation guides.

 

After you first install the SAP system, it runs with a temporary license that is valid for four weeks. To run SAP on a permanent basis, you need to request a license key from SAP. Apply for the license key through SAPNet.

To perform system measurements, the system data must be set up properly. In transaction USMM, choose System Data and maintain field System Type. For more information about system measurements, see SAPNet, alias licenseauditing.

Result

Software components installed