What is Session Failover Service in SAP BC-JAS - Java Application Server?

SAP Term: Session Failover Service

• Component: BC-JAS

• Component Name: Java Application Server

• Description: A J2EE Engine module, which in case of server failure provides user-transparent HTTP session failover and stateful session failover to the enterprise applications running on the J2EE Engine.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Session Failover Service is a component of the BC-JAS Java Application Server. It is a feature that allows for the automatic failover of an application session from one server to another in the event of a server failure. This ensures that the user's session is not lost and that the application can continue to run without interruption. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Session Failover Service, you must first configure the servers in your system to be part of a cluster. This will allow them to communicate with each other and share resources. Once this is done, you can enable Session Failover Service on each server. This will allow for the automatic failover of an application session from one server to another in the event of a server failure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring your servers for Session Failover Service, it is important to ensure that all servers are running the same version of the software. This will ensure that all servers are compatible and can communicate with each other properly. Additionally, it is important to regularly monitor your system for any potential issues or errors that may occur during failover. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Session Failover Service, please refer to the SAP documentation on BC-JAS Java Application Server. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to configure and use Session Failover Service.