Dispensable Functions with Impact on Security
Use
You may not need all of the functions of the SAP MaxDB database system.
Hazards
The more functions you have installed, the more potential hazards there are.
Activities
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Install only those software components that you really need.
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Switching off the Global Listener and SAP MaxDB X Servers for Local Communication
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Starting SAP MaxDB X Server Without NI Support (Unix and Linux)