How to use ST06 - Operating System Monitor

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: ST06

  Description: Operating System Monitor

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Tools > Administration > Monitor > Performance > Operating System > Local > [Betriebssystemmonitor]
  • Tools > Administration > Monitor > Performance > Operating System > Remote > [Betriebssystemmonitor]
  • Tools > CCMS > Control/Monitoring > Performance > Operating System > Local > [Betriebssystemmonitor]
  • Tools > CCMS > Control/Monitoring > Performance > Operating System > Remote > [Betriebssystemmonitor]

• • Program: RSHOST1N

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object: S_ADMI_FCD

  • Development Package: SMOS

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Smart SAP Assistant

• SAP Tcode: ST06 - Operating System Monitor

  
  Overview:
  ST06 is an SAP transaction code used to monitor the performance of an operating system. It provides a graphical overview of the system's performance, including CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O. It also allows users to view detailed information about the system's processes and resources. 
  
  Functionality: 
  ST06 allows users to monitor the performance of their operating system in real-time. It provides a graphical overview of the system's performance, including CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O. It also allows users to view detailed information about the system's processes and resources. Additionally, ST06 can be used to identify potential performance bottlenecks and take corrective action. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Log into SAP using your user ID and password. 
  2. Enter transaction code ST06 in the command field. 
  3. The Operating System Monitor will open up in a new window. 
  4. Select the desired system from the drop-down menu at the top of the window. 
  5. The Overview: tab will display a graphical overview of the system's performance, including CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O. 
  6. The Processes tab will display detailed information about each process running on the system, including its name, ID, priority level, and memory usage. 
  7. The Resources tab will display detailed information about each resource being used by the system, including its name, type, and usage level. 
  8. The Performance tab will display detailed information about each resource being used by the system, including its name, type, and usage level over time. 
  9. The Alerts tab will display any alerts that have been triggered by the system's performance or resource usage levels. 
  10. Once you have finished monitoring your system's performance, click on the Exit button to close the Operating System Monitor window and return to SAP. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users regularly monitor their operating system's performance using ST06 in order to identify potential performance bottlenecks and take corrective action as needed. Additionally, users should be aware that ST06 is only available for certain operating systems; if your operating system is not supported by ST06 then you may need to use an alternative monitoring tool such as Windows Performance Monitor or Linux Performance Monitor instead.