Component documentationDatabase High Availability Locate this document in the navigation structure

 

This section describes in detail how you can minimize downtime caused by the SAP system database with the following databases (listed in alphabetical order):

There are several database-related tasks and situations that can cause downtime of the database or prevent single transactions from proceeding.

Implementation Considerations

The information in this section is useful whether you are installing the database for the first time, or considering ways to improve the availability of an existing installation. For detailed technical guidance when implementing a specific product or feature, contact the appropriate source, such as your SAP consultant, your database supplier, the SAP Competence Center, and so on.

Integration

High availability for the database need to bee part of a system-wide strategy for improving the availability of your SAP system. Therefore, you should also consider other components of the system, such as the SAP system itself, the network, the hardware and operating system services, and so on.

Features

You can find information on the following topics for each database:

  • Space Management (including configuration and reorganization)

  • Backup or archive

  • Recovery

  • Upgrade

More Information

Database Administration: SAP MaxDB

Database Administration Using the DBA Cockpit: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows at:

  http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/db6   SAP on DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Knowledge Center   Key Topics   Administration