What is database reconnect in SAP BC-DB - Database Interface, Database Platforms?

SAP Term: database reconnect

• Component: BC-DB

• Component Name: Database Interface, Database Platforms

• Description: An automatic reconnect of an SAP work process to a database instance if the connection fails unexpectedly. This promotes high availability by attempting to ensure that a failed database connection does not lead to unplanned downtime.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Database reconnect is a feature of the SAP BC-DB Database Interface that allows users to reconnect to a database after a connection has been lost. This feature is available for most database platforms, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the database reconnect feature, users must first configure the database connection in the SAP system. This can be done by entering the connection details in the Database Connections tab of the SAP System Administration menu. Once configured, users can then use the Database Reconnect option in the Database Connections tab to reconnect to the database if a connection is lost. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the database connection, it is important to ensure that all of the connection details are correct. This includes the hostname, port number, and username and password for the database. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the database server is running and accessible from the SAP system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on configuring and using the database reconnect feature, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-DB Database Interface. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure and use this feature.