SAP Note 146528 - Configuration of R/3 on hosts with much RAM

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Summary :
This SAP Note provides guidelines for configuring R/3 Systems with high RAM capacities, particularly above 2 GB, on UNIX platforms. It addresses the inefficiencies caused by 32-bit architectures and the transition to 64-bit systems. Key recommendations include using the latest R/3 kernel patch, ensuring adequate swap space (3-4 times the RAM size), understanding the implications of shared versus local memory management, and the benefits of shifting to 64-bit technology which supports considerably larger address spaces and simplifies memory management. Specific configurations are discussed for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, SOLARIS, and AIX environments with version details and associated kernels.

Key words :
component xx-ser-swrel, case 2 gbyte shared memory, shared memory segments larger, compaq tru64 unix, parameter abap/heap_area_dia, hardware partner decided, existing main memory, required patch level, storage management occur, increased administration work

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