What is 'exit hard' in SAP BC-CST-IC - Internet Communication Manager?

exit hard - Overview

• Component: BC-CST-IC

• Component Name: Internet Communication Manager

• Description: Termination of the ICM process at operating system level. All existing connections and, of course, all requests are lost.

exit hard - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Exit hard is a feature of the SAP BC-CST-IC Internet Communication Manager (ICM) that allows users to terminate a connection with a server immediately. This feature is useful when a user needs to quickly disconnect from a server, such as when the server is unresponsive or when the user needs to terminate the connection for security reasons. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the exit hard feature, users must first connect to the server using the ICM. Once connected, users can select the “exit hard” option from the menu. This will immediately terminate the connection with the server. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using exit hard, it is important to remember that any data that has not been saved will be lost. Therefore, it is important to save any data before using this feature. Additionally, it is important to note that exit hard should only be used in emergency situations, as it can cause instability in the system if used too frequently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The exit hard feature is part of the SAP BC-CST-IC Internet Communication Manager (ICM). For more information about ICM and its features, please refer to SAP’s official documentation.