Database Configuration for SAP
MaxDB
The documentation for the SAP MaxDB database system also generally applies to SAP liveCache databases. Differences are indicated in the documentation where necessary.
After creating your database with the default settings, it is fully functional. When it becomes necessary at a later time, you can adjust the settings of your database.
Tools
You can choose one of the following tools to change the settings of your SAP MaxDB database:
● General SAP administration tools, for example DBA Cockpit and CCMS
More
information:
DBA Cockpit: SAP
MaxDB,
Database
Administration in CCMS: SAP MaxDB
● Standalone SAP MaxDB administration tools, for example Database Studio (graphical user interface) or Database Manager CLI (command line tool)
More
information:
Database Studio,
Database
Manager CLI
Changing Database Settings
...
● You can change database parameters.
More
information: Database Administration,
Database Parameters
● You can switch on the automatic execution of administration tasks, such as:
○ Database startup
○ Log backup
○ Data area extension
○ SQL optimizer statistics update
More
information: Database Administration,
Automating
Administration Tasks
● You can change the log settings.
See Glossary,
Log Settings
More Information
Database Administration,
Planning
Databases
Concepts of the
Database System
SAP Note 1173395