SAP Note 960769 - Windows: Migration from 32-bit to 64-bit (x86_64)

Component : Windows -

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Summary :
This SAP Note outlines the necessary considerations for system migration from a 32-bit to a 64-bit Windows environment, specifically addressing the homogeneous system copy process which requires an x86_64 architecture. Procedures discussed include the R3load method, which is favorable for its database version independence but complex and time-consuming, and database-specific methods which are faster but more restrictive. Database migration is also detailed with specific guidelines for different database platforms like IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server. Necessary prerequisites include having a supported 64-bit hardware and operating system, as well as compatible SAP and database versions.

Key words :
/systemcopy -> system copy & migration -> media libraryfor kernel version 4, source system target 64-bit system support remarks 3, 640 patch collection installation master dvd, ii     database-specific special features, oracle 10g 64-bit   productive 620 640 64-bit, oracle 10g 64-bit productive 640 640 64-bit, oracle 10g 64-bit productive 700 700 64-bit, /instguides -> <sap system> -> <release> -> installation, target basis system note 715701 describes, recent ext kernel cd

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