What is virtual host in SAP BC-MID-ICF - Internet Communication Framework?

SAP Term: virtual host

• Component: BC-MID-ICF

• Component Name: Internet Communication Framework

• Description: SAP Web Application Server provides the concept of virutal hosts in a similar way to the Apache Web Server. In the Apache Web Server, virtual hosts make it possible for a host computer to be accessible under different combinations of host names and ports however, the host names have to be aliases. The host behaves differently depending on how it is accessed, that is, which point in the file system is the root in any one access session. In the SAP system, every virtual host has its own tree of ICF services.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A virtual host is a component of the SAP Internet Communication Framework (ICF) that allows multiple web applications to be hosted on the same server. It is a logical representation of a web server, and it allows for multiple web applications to be hosted on the same physical server. The virtual host is configured in the ICF service configuration file, and it is used to differentiate between different web applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The virtual host is configured in the ICF service configuration file. This file contains information about the virtual host, such as its name, port number, and other settings. Once the virtual host is configured, it can be used to differentiate between different web applications hosted on the same physical server. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring a virtual host, it is important to ensure that the port number is unique for each virtual host. This will ensure that each web application can be accessed independently from the others. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the virtual host name is unique and does not conflict with any other virtual hosts on the same server. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about configuring a virtual host in SAP ICF, please refer to the SAP Help Portal documentation on “Configuring Virtual Hosts”. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions for configuring a virtual host in SAP ICF.