What is realm in SAP BC-JAS-SEC - Security, User Management?

SAP Term: realm

• Component: BC-JAS-SEC

• Component Name: Security, User Management

• Description: A Kerberos realm is the set of Kerberos principals that are registered within a Kerberos server. The Kerberos realm represents an administrative domain that has its own Kerberos database containing information about the users and services for that particular site or administrative domain.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A realm is a logical grouping of users and user roles in SAP. It is used to define the scope of authorization checks and to control access to certain areas of the system. Realms are used to separate different user groups, such as customers, employees, and partners. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Realms are used to control access to certain areas of the system. They can be used to restrict access to certain functions or data, or to limit the number of users who can access a particular area. Realms can also be used to assign different roles and privileges to different user groups. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating realms, it is important to consider the security implications of each realm. It is also important to ensure that the realms are properly configured so that users have the appropriate access rights. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Realms are part of the SAP BC-JAS-SEC Security, User Management component. For more information on realms and how they are used in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation.