Network Security for SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP

SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP) communicates with its communication partners using various protocols. The primary protocols used are dialog (DIAG), RFC, and HTTP.

For an overview of the protocols as well as the appropriate security method to use, see the following table and figure.

Protocols of SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and Their Security Mechanisms

Protocol	Security Mechanism
DIAG	SNC
RFC
HTTP	SSL
LDAP

Protocols of SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and Their Security Mechanisms