About this Guide

The SAP Content Server and the SAP Cache Server were designed for managing large quantities of documents efficiently in diverse locations. These documents usually contain confidential information of considerable value to the company. To protect the documents sufficiently enough, the various security measures are explained in this guide.

For simplicity the security settings are explained using the SAP Content Server. The settings are valid for the cache server just the same and should also be made for the cache server.

Normally, the security procedure and settings for the SAP Content Server are independent of the operating system. Security measures that have different settings for Windows and Unix are described separately.

Why Is Security Necessary?

The data stored in the content server and cache server requires special protection against unauthorized access, modification or deletion. A comprehensive protection could never be guaranteed by one single security feature alone. This data can only be fully protected when several security measures are working together at the same time on one specific aspect.

Target Groups

This document is not included as part of the Installation Guides, Configuration Guides, Technical Operation Manuals, or Upgrade Guides. These guides are only relevant for a certain phase of the software life cycle, whereby the Security Guides provide information that is relevant for all time frames.

Important SAP Notes

Important SAP Notes