SAP Note 1553301 - 7.20 EXT Kernel - Usage

Component : Client/Server Technology - DB2 for z/OSBC-DB-DB4 DB2 for AS/400BC-DB-DB6 DB2 Universal

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Summary :
The SAP Note addresses the deployment of the SAP 7.20 EXT kernel, providing an alternative to the standard 7.20 kernel for SAP systems across various supported NetWeaver releases. This Note outlines the compatibility and procedures for installing and upgrading to the 7.20 EXT kernel, emphasizing the need for certain prerequisites like operating system and database version compatibility, as detailed in the Product Availability Matrix (PAM). Specific protocols for manual exchange and updates during system upgrades are clarified. Requirements and steps for replacing kernels along with associated software components like IGS and SAPCRYPTOLIB are listed, ensuring a smooth transition.

Key words :
unix / ntbc-db-mss microsoft sql serverbc-db-ora oraclebc-db-sdb maxdbbc-db-syb sybase ase database platformbc-op-aix ibm aixbc-op-as4 ibm, /400bc-op-hpx hp-uxbc-op-lnx linuxbc-op-nt windowsbc-op-s390 ibm os/390, ibm zseries hardware priority recommendations / additional info category release planning information validity, 0 su - rootchown <sapsid>adm /usr/sap/<sapsid>/sys/exe/<codepage>/<platform>exiton systems based, su - rootchown <sapsid>adm /usr/sap/<sapsid>/exe/run/ exiton systems based, /osbc-op-sun sun solarisbc-op-zlnx linux, web application server abap 397175   sap cryptographic software - export control 171356   sap software, /usr/sap/<sapsid>/sys/exe/runon systems based, 5b 397175   sap cryptographic software - export control 171356   sap software, 0 /usr/sap/<sapsid>/sys/exe/<codepage>/<platform>

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