What is soft shutdown in SAP BC-CST - Client/Server Technology?

SAP Term: soft shutdown

• Component: BC-CST

• Component Name: Client/Server Technology

• Description: "Soft" shutdown of an SAP system or process. A soft shutdown differs from a hard shutdown in that the system or process is only shut down once all running requests, logons, and transactions have been completed. New logons are not accepted during a soft shutdown. A soft shutdown is possible at various levels: Complete SAP system using the SAP Management Console Instance of an SAP system using the SAP Management Console or transaction SM51 - AS ABAP only Other processes in the SAP system can also be closed with a soft shutdown, for example, the gateway or ICM AS ABAP: transaction SMGW or SMICM. The SAProuter can also be closed with a soft shutdown. It finishes processing all existing connections, but does not accept any new ones. Once it has no more clients, it shuts down.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Soft shutdown is a feature of the SAP Client/Server Technology (BC-CST) that allows users to shut down their SAP system in an orderly manner. It ensures that all transactions are completed and all data is saved before the system is shut down. This prevents data loss and ensures that the system can be restarted quickly and efficiently. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the soft shutdown feature, users must first log into their SAP system. Once logged in, they can select the “Shutdown” option from the menu. This will initiate the soft shutdown process, which will complete all transactions and save all data before shutting down the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that soft shutdown should only be used when absolutely necessary. If possible, it is best to use the “Restart” option instead, as this will allow users to continue working without having to restart the entire system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The soft shutdown feature is part of the BC-CST Client/Server Technology, which is a set of tools and technologies used by SAP systems to manage client/server interactions. Other features of BC-CST include client/server communication protocols, security measures, and performance optimization tools.