Duration 8 days – 56 hrs
Overview
This course provides comprehensive training on SAP Basis Administration, equipping participants with the skills necessary to manage and maintain SAP system landscapes. It covers essential topics such as system architecture, installation, configuration, user and role management, performance monitoring, and transport management. Participants will gain hands-on experience in managing SAP environments to ensure system reliability, security, and performance.
Objectives
- Understand the SAP system architecture and Basis components
- Install and configure SAP systems and clients
- Manage users, roles, and authorizations
- Perform system monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting
- Administer background jobs and manage system logs
- Handle transports and system copies
- Apply SAP best practices in security, performance, and maintenance
Audience
- System Administrators
- IT Support Engineers
- SAP Technical Consultants
- Database Administrators transitioning to SAP
- Anyone aspiring to become an SAP Basis Administrator
Pre- requisites
- Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows or Linux)
- Familiarity with database concepts
- Exposure to SAP (functional or technical) is beneficial but not mandatory
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to SAP Basis
- What is SAP Basis?
- Overview of SAP architecture (application, database, and presentation layers)
- Key components: SAP Kernel, Work Processes, RFC, Client Concept
Module 2: SAP System Installation and Configuration
- Overview of SAP installation process
- Installing SAP using SAPinst
- Post-installation activities and system configuration
- Overview of SAP Solution Manager
Module 3: Client Administration
- Creating, copying, deleting, and transporting clients
- Remote client copy and client export/import
- Client settings and protection
Module 4: User and Authorization Management
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Role-based access control and profiles
- Authorization objects and troubleshooting access issues
- Using SU01, PFCG, and SUIM
Module 5: Transport Management System (TMS)
- Overview of CTS and TMS
- Configuring TMS landscape
- Import/export of transports
- Troubleshooting common transport issues
Module 6: System Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- SAP monitoring tools: ST02, ST03N, ST06, SM21
- Workload analysis and tuning techniques
- Managing buffers and logs
- SAP EarlyWatch and workload statistics
Module 7: Background Jobs and Scheduling
- Creating and scheduling background jobs (SM36)
- Monitoring and troubleshooting jobs (SM37)
- Managing job logs and runtime parameters
Module 8: Database Administration Overview
- Database structure and instances in SAP
- Database monitoring and housekeeping
- Backup and restore concepts (BRTools overview)
Module 9: SAP Security and Patch Management
- Applying Support Packages and kernel updates
- SAP Notes and the SAP Marketplace
- Best practices for system security and updates
Module 10: Troubleshooting and Daily Tasks
- Common issues and resolution techniques
- SAP logs and trace files
- Tips for daily Basis administration tasks and automation
