SAP Note 1496410 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.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 6 (RHEL 6). It is intended for users planning to use SAP with RHEL 6 on certified hardware platforms such as x86_64, IBM P-Series (PPC64), and IBM System Z (S390x). Supported configurations necessitate valid Red Hat support and update entitlements. The note emphasizes the requirement for RHEL 6 server variants and lists the prerequisite conditions for a fully supported SAP system, including necessary subscriptions after the maintenance period of RHEL 6 has ended. It stresses the importance of using certified hardware and a supported Java stack for SAP Java-based applications. Additionally, it outlines the specific software groups and packages that should be selected during the Linux installation process for optimal SAP performance.

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