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Component documentation Application Platform  Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Purpose

SAP Web Application Server provides a complete development infrastructure on which you can develop, distribute, and execute platform-independent, robust, and scalable Web services and business applications. SAP Web Application Server supports ABAP, Java, and Web services.

Integration

The Application Platform is the basis of SAP NetWeaver and is implemented by SAP Web Application Server.

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Features

Important Application Platform Functions

Function

Description

Architecture

Overview of the architecture of the SAP Web Application Server with respect to the different installation options.

ABAP

ABAP is a programming language developed by SAP to develop business applications. One fundamental application area is for processing data in a central database.

Java

Support for Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) for developing Java-based business applications.

Business Services

Services integrated into SAP Web AS, including document management, workflow, and organizational management.

Connectivity

Enables the exchange of application data between different SAP systems and with external systems.

Databases and Operating Systems

Overview of the databases and operating systems supported by SAP NetWeaver.

SAP Knowledge Warehouse

Infrastructure for creating documentation, training material, and quality manuals.

 

 

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