Software Logistics

Use

Software logistics provides tools and processes with which you can manage your system landscape in all lifecycle phases. Besides initial implementation of an application, the tools also support on-going system optimization and adaptation to evolving demands, as well as implementing additional functions.

The software logistics functions standardize and automate lifecycle management tasks in complex system landscapes.

Note

Some software logistics tools are delivered and regularly updated with the Software Logistics Toolset( SL Toolset). For more information on the documentation of these tools, see http://help.sap.com/sltoolset.

Features

Technical Implementation

In a system landscape you regularly have to implement new functions either by adding new systems to an existing landscape or by creating a completely new landscape.

Firstly you install the required components using the SAP installation tools. Then you execute the technical configuration of the installed systems. To set up and operate the system landscape, the system copy offers a procedure that supports both ABAP and Java components. In addition to this you can execute a platform change (operating system, database, or both) using the migration procedure.

Topic	Description
Installation	You can set up a new system landscape or add further scenarios to your system landscape and reuse existing system and components for it. The central document for implementing SAP NetWeaver is the Master Guide. This document contains links to all documents that you need for implementation. You can find the Master Guide in the SAP Service Marketplace under `service.sap.com/instguidesNW`.
Technical configuration	After installing a system landscape you can execute the technical configuration of the system (for example, create users, configure ports) with the Solution Manager. For many installable units, the Automation Tools provide support for your configuration tasks.
System Copy and Migration	To set up your landscape or to create consistent duplicates for test or development purposes, you can copy SAP systems, both in ABAP and in Java. You can also migrate SAP systems to a different operating system or database. For more information, see http://service.sap.com/sltoolset Software Logistics Toolset Documentation System Provisioning System Copy: Systems Based on SAP NetWeaver <Version> .

Topic

Description

Installation

You can set up a new system landscape or add further scenarios to your system landscape and reuse existing system and components for it. The central document for implementing SAP NetWeaver is the Master Guide. This document contains links to all documents that you need for implementation. You can find the Master Guide in the SAP Service Marketplace under service.sap.com/instguidesNW.

Technical configuration

After installing a system landscape you can execute the technical configuration of the system (for example, create users, configure ports) with the Solution Manager. For many installable units, the Automation Tools provide support for your configuration tasks.

System Copy and Migration

To set up your landscape or to create consistent duplicates for test or development purposes, you can copy SAP systems, both in ABAP and in Java. You can also migrate SAP systems to a different operating system or database. For more information, see http://service.sap.com/sltoolset Information published on SAP site Start of the navigation path Software Logistics Toolset Next navigation step Documentation System Provisioning System Copy: Systems Based on SAP NetWeaver <Version> End of the navigation path .

Software Change Management

Software Change Management standardizes and automates the distribution of software in system landscapes.

Topic	Description
Change and Transport System	You can use Change and Transport System (CTS) (SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP) to organize developments projects in ABAP Workbench and customizing projects and to transport your changes to the SAP systems of your system landscape. You can also use the Enhanced Change and Transport System to transport Java objects and non-ABAP objects together with the ABAP objects in your system landscape.

Software Maintenance

Software maintenance includes system optimization by importing corrections in the form of SAP Notes or Support Packages, the enhancement of your system landscape by additional functionality through installing add-ons, as well as the upgrade to a new release of the SAP software.

Topic	Description
Implementation of SAP Notes	To implement minor program corrections or updates from SAP Notes, you can use Note Assistant for SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP.
Importing Support Packages	We recommend that you import Support Packages at regular intervals to keep your system as up-to-date as possible. You have the following options: Support Package Manager This option is suitable for incorporating a small number of Support Packages (approximately up to 50). For more information about ABAP Support Package Manager, see Support Package Manager. Software Update Manager (SUM) This option is suitable for incorporating large numbers of Support Packages, Support Package Stacks or downtime-critical systems, as you can reduce the downtime during the import of Support Packages considerably by using the SUM. For more information about the SUM, see http://help.sap.com/sltoolset Software Logistics Toolset Software Update Manager .
Installing Add-Ons	SAP delivers individual components and function enhancements as add-ons, for example, industry solutions. You can import add-ons with the SAP Add-On Installation Tool. For more information, see Add-On Installation Tool. If you require new functions in Java, you can carry out deployment for both additional SAP components and for non-SAP software components using the Software Update Manager (SUM). For more information about the SUM, see http://help.sap.com/sltoolset Software Logistics Toolset Software Update Manager .
Upgrade	You can perform upgrades for your IT and business scenarios. The central document for SAP NetWeaver upgrades is the Upgrade Master Guide. This document contains links to all documents that you need when performing an upgrade. You can find the Upgrade Master Guide in the SAP Service Marketplace under `service.sap.com/instguidesNW`.