Memory Management (BC-CST-MM)

This documentation introduces you to the Memory Management System and explains which profile parameters are available and what the optimal settings for your system are.

It describes the basic functions of memory management and how best to configure your system depending on the platform you use, the available resources, and what you want your system to do.

It also describes hardware and operating system requirements and explains how to monitor your memory management and identify and resolve problems.

The documentation is divided into several sections:

• Functions of the SAP Memory Management System

  Here you can find a description of basic terminology, SAP-specific memory types and their usage, and implementation of memory management.

• Platform-Specific Description of Memory Management

  Operating system-specific details of memory management are described here: UNIX platforms, Linux, Windows, and IBM i.

• Profile Parameters of Memory Management

  You can configure memory management using profile parameters and adjust your hardware and software requirements.

• Monitoring the Memory Management System

  Here you can find information about monitoring memory management when your system is running.

• Identifying and Correcting Problems

  If memory problems occur, this section helps you to identify and solve these problems.