VIII Windows Hardware/Software Preparation
1. Review Checklist in Component Installation Guide: SAP ERP 2005 SR1 ABAP+Java
on Windows:IBM DB2 UDB for z/OS for base Software Requirements.
2. Certified Hardware is required for application servers. Current certified IBM
models are:
IBM eServer xSeries
IBM BladeCenter Servers
3. 3 GB RAM minimum (use sizing configuration recommendation)
4. Disk space requirements are in the manual SAP ERP 2005 SR1 ABAP+Java on
Windows: IBM DB2 UDB for z/OS manual.
5. Virtual Memory = 1X RAM + 8GB (see OSS Note 153641)
6. CD Drive
7. LAN connection to z/OS OSA-Express
8. English International Version of one of:
- Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
- Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
9.DB2 Connect
10. Windows Resource Kit is highly recommended.
11. If installing in a mixed environment (i.e. with AIX application ser vers) you will
need software such as SAMBA in order to share filesystems using SMB protocol.
12. Operating System preparation steps are documented in Chapter 3 of the SAP ERP
2005 SR1 ABAP+Java on Windows: IBM DB2 UDB for z/OS manual.
13. Network Configuration
14. Prepare printers (if required)
15. Ping the TCP z/OS hostname
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