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

Internet Communication Manager - Overview

• Component: BC-CST-IC

• Component Name: Internet Communication Manager

• Description: The SAP architecture component that allows direct communication between the SAP system and the Internet. The ICM is an independent multithread process, which is started and monitored by the dispatcher. It accepts HTTP or other protocol requests from the Internet and distributes them in the SAP system for processing. It can also act as a client and pass on HTTP requests from the SAP System to a Web server and give the answer to the SAP System. The ICM has no protocol-dependent components. It tries to provide a framework for any Internet protocols.

Internet Communication Manager - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Internet Communication Manager (ICM) is a component of the SAP NetWeaver platform that enables communication between different systems and applications. It is responsible for routing requests from external clients to the appropriate SAP system, and for providing secure communication between the different components of the SAP system. ICM also provides load balancing, which helps to ensure that requests are distributed evenly across multiple systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  ICM can be used to enable communication between different systems and applications, such as web services, databases, and other SAP components. It can also be used to provide secure communication between different components of the SAP system. ICM can be configured to route requests from external clients to the appropriate SAP system, and to provide load balancing across multiple systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring ICM, it is important to ensure that the correct ports are open and that the correct protocols are enabled. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the ICM configuration is secure and that all requests are routed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about ICM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_NETWEAVER_7_4/731/en-US/f8d9f3c2b6a14e8a9f3d5f2b1e9c7a6d.html