SAP Note 1048303 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x: Installation and upgrade

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Summary :
This SAP Note provides guidelines for installing and configuring SAP server software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x (RHEL 5). The document covers the upgrade process from previous versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (2.1, 3, or 4) to RHEL 5. Key points include ensuring Red Hat support by checking the Product Availability Matrix (PAM), complying with specific supportability prerequisites such as having a valid Red Hat subscription, and using hardware certified for SAP and Linux. It suggests maintaining updated packages through Red Hat Network (RHN), and details post-installation configuration steps to optimize SAP system operations, including adjusting SELinux settings and managing system components during installation.

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