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What is OS/DB migration in SAP SV-SMG - Solution Manager?


SAP Term: OS/DB migration

  • Component: SV-SMG

  • Component Name: Solution Manager

  • Description: This terms refers to an SAP Support Service that assists customers who wish to change their operating system and/or database. Includes templates for project documentation, SAP migration tools, and system checks. This service is part of the Safeguarding program.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    OS/DB migration is the process of moving an existing SAP system from one operating system and database platform to another. This process is necessary when an organization needs to upgrade their existing system or migrate to a different platform. The SV-SMG Solution Manager component of SAP provides tools and guidance to help organizations with this process. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The SV-SMG Solution Manager component of SAP provides a number of tools and resources to help organizations with their OS/DB migration. These include the Migration Cockpit, which provides a graphical interface for planning and executing the migration, as well as the Migration Monitor, which provides real-time monitoring of the migration process. Additionally, the SV-SMG Solution Manager provides a number of guides and tutorials to help organizations understand the process and ensure a successful migration. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When performing an OS/DB migration, it is important to ensure that all necessary data is backed up prior to beginning the process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary software and hardware requirements are met prior to beginning the migration. Finally, it is important to test the new system thoroughly after the migration is complete in order to ensure that all data has been successfully migrated and that the new system is functioning properly. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on OS/DB migrations, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic, which can be found here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SOLUTION_MANAGER/7.2/en-US/f9f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f8d3a7c9e14b6f/.
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