This section contains descriptions of the main administration tools provided with the SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java and directions on when and how to use these tools to configure and administer AS Java.
AS Java allows the following configuration and administration modes:
The main tools provided in AS Java are:
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Use: The SAP Management Console (SAP MC) can be used to centrally monitor and perform basic administration tasks, such as starting or stopping the application server, monitoring the system operation and performance, log files monitoring, and so on. Working modes: You can use the SAP Management Console (SAP MC) in the following modes:
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Use: The SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) is a Web-based tool that offers ways for configuration, advanced administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnosing a SAP NetWeaver system. Working modes:
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Use: You can use the Config Tool to perform advanced configuration tasks on an offline AS Java system. For example, you can add server processes to a Java instance, reconfigure JVM parameters, view and reconfigure system properties, and so on. Most of the changes that you do using the Config Tool require system restart to take effect. Working modes:
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Use: You can use this tool for console administration of an AS Java system via Telnet by using a predefined set of shell commands that you need to execute on the command line. Working modes:
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