What is VM Container in SAP BC-VMC - Virtual Machine Container?

SAP Term: VM Container

• Component: BC-VMC

• Component Name: Virtual Machine Container

• Description: SAP technological basis for enabling Java applications to be executed as robustly as applications developed in ABAP. The objective is to isolate individual users in order to avoid any adverse effects on system performance. To provide an optimal runtime environment for specific scenarios with particularly high requirements of a narrow ABAP-Java coupling, as of AS ABAP Release 7.00, a Java VM can also run integrated in the ABAP work process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  VM Container is a component of the SAP Basis system that provides a virtualized environment for running SAP applications. It is based on the open source virtualization technology, KVM, and provides a secure and isolated environment for running SAP applications. It also provides a platform for running multiple SAP applications in parallel, allowing for better resource utilization and scalability.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use VM Container, you must first install the KVM software on your server. Once installed, you can create a virtual machine (VM) using the KVM command line tools. You can then configure the VM to run your SAP application. Once configured, you can start the VM and begin running your application.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring your VM, make sure to allocate enough resources to ensure that your application runs smoothly. Also, make sure to keep your VM up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about VM Container, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-VMC/latest/en-US.