SAP Note 1020175 - FAQ: MaxDB installation, upgrade or applying a patch

Component : MaxDB - BW MaxDB

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Summary :
This SAP Note addresses commonly asked questions on MaxDB server installations or upgrades within an SAP setting, including details on applying the MaxDB kernel patch. Key covered areas include finding supported SAP products and operating system platforms, obtaining software for MaxDB deployment, differentiation between upgrades and patches, and download sources for patches. It stresses essential practices for MaxDB installations in SAP environments using SAP tools only and outlines where to find relevant installation and upgrade guides. Additionally, it directs users on where to report issues and obtain further installation and patch application information.

Key words :
- rundirectory- version-dependent software path- indep_data path- indep-program path 13, component bc-db-sdb-ins, component bc-db-sdb-upg, /usr/sap/<sid>/put/<abap, component bc-db-sdb, application group -> additional components -> maxdb, updating maxdb/livecache client software 20, maxdb/sap livecache technology869267 faq, uninstalling maxdb/sap db software, access authorizations/owner/group

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