What is SNA in SAP BC-NET - Network Infrastructure?

SAP Term: SNA

• Component: BC-NET

• Component Name: Network Infrastructure

• Description: Systems Network Architecture. A widely used communications framework developed by IBM to define network functions and establish standards for enabling its different models of computer to exchange and process data. SNA is essentially a design philosophy that separates network communications into five layers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SNA (Systems Network Architecture) is a networking protocol developed by IBM in the 1970s. It is a hierarchical, layered architecture that provides a standard way for computers to communicate with each other. SNA is used in SAP's BC-NET Network Infrastructure component to provide secure and reliable communication between SAP systems and other applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SNA is used in SAP's BC-NET Network Infrastructure component to provide secure and reliable communication between SAP systems and other applications. It is used to connect different types of networks, such as LANs, WANs, and the Internet. It also provides support for distributed computing, allowing multiple computers to access the same data and resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SNA in SAP's BC-NET Network Infrastructure component, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary components are properly configured. This includes setting up the correct network protocols, configuring the appropriate security settings, and ensuring that all of the necessary hardware is in place. Additionally, it is important to regularly monitor the performance of the network to ensure that it is running optimally. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SNA and its use in SAP's BC-NET Network Infrastructure component, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about SNA and its use in SAP systems.