FAQ: OS/DB Migration to Microsoft SQL Server v5.0 May 2013

SummaryYou are currently running an SAP system on a Unix, Windows or Linux operating system and Oracle, Informix, DB2, Sybase, HANA or MaxDB database and wish to migrate your SAP system to Microsoft SQL Server.

You may also wish to convert your SAP system to Unicode during the migration to SQL Server.

Background Information SAP & Microsoft have extended the capabilities of the SAP OS/DB migration tools and procedures to simplify the process of migrating SAP systems to SQL Server. This note contains the latest information regarding the technical capabilities and features for OS/DB Migrations where the target database is SQL Server. Please review the latest blogs at: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/saponsqlserver/

SolutionThere are a number of new enhancements that will significantly speed up and simplify the process of migrating a SAP system to SQL Server. In general all of these features are available for all systems based on WAS 6.20 and above (such as SAP R/3 4.7 Extension Set 110 and higher).

The link http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8324 contains more information on the OS/DB Migration process. Also review note 82478.

Customers should target conversion throughput of around 1-2TB per hour using all of the enhancements contained in this document.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Required patch levels for Migration Tools, Windows & SQL Server You must use these patch levels or higher for the following components. It is generally recommended to use the most recent version of these components.

SWPM, SAPInst & R3SETUP> 7.1 latest SL Toolset https://service.sap.com/sltoolset (use SWPM)7.0xlatest SL Toolset https://service.sap.com/sltoolset (use 70SWPM)6.40Netweaver 04 Master SR1 (compatible with 6.20/R/3 4.7 systems)4.6DR3SETUP 46D SR1 (for use on 4.6C - available on request from SAP)R3LOAD7.4740 latest release 7.3xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 7.1xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 7.0xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 6.40Patch Level latest4.6DPatch Level latestDBSL7.4740 latest release 7.3xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 7.1xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 7.0xPlease use 721 EXT latest release 6.40Patch Level latest4.6DPatch Level latest

MIGMONJava based Migration Monitor is downward compatible 7.4, 7.3x, 7.1x, 7.0x, 6.40, 4.6C and lower. Use the most recent version. To download Migmon check OSS Note 784118

R3TAR3TA Table Splitter is only available for 7.4, 7.3x, 7.1x, 7.0x and 6.40. Use the most recent version. If possible use the 7.21 EXT R3TA for 7.00 or higher systems as this has an enhancement for SQL -> SQL Migrations. Note 1650246 - R3ta: new split method for MSSQLand Note 1784491 - R3ta: Split of physical Clustertables

R3LDCTL, loadercli & R3SIZCHKUse the most recent version.

System Copy OSS Notes7.4 - 7.0 Note 888210 and 1120872 (Note 888210 states note 1581700 is required on all source systems)Note 1738258 - System Copy of Systems Based on SAP NetWeaver 7.1 and HigherNote 1386639 - Hom./Het.System Copy for SAP NetWeaver based on Kernel 7.2Note 1042437 - Hom./Het.System Copy for SAP NetWeaver Based on Kernel 7.10Note 1259011 - Hom./Het.System Copy for SAP Systems Based on SAP NW 7.11Note 1238351 - Hom./Het.System Copy SAP NW 7.0 incl. Enhancement Package 1

6.40Note 784931 and 771209 4.6DNote 316353

SAP_BASIS Support Pack Release 4.6C 53Release 6.20 57Release 6.4015Release 7.000 (SQL 2005) 14 (SQL 2008/R2) 26 (SQL 2012) Release 7.10/7.110 (SQL 2005) 8 (SQL 2008/R2) 14/10 (SQL 2012)Release 7.3xSQL 2012 recommended see belowRelease 7.40SQL 2012 recommended see below

SQL 2012 Basis Support PacksRequired minimum SAP Netweaver Support Package Stacks (SPSs) for SQL Server 2012SAP NETWEAVER 7.0 - SPS 26 (SAP BASIS 26, SAP BW 28)SAP EHP1 FOR SAP NETWEAVER 7.0 - SPS 11 (SAP BASIS 11, SAP BW 11)SAP EHP2 FOR SAP NETWEAVER 7.0 - SPS 11 (SAP BASIS 11, SAP BW 11)SAP EHP3 FOR SAP NETWEAVER 7.0 - SPS 03 (SAP BASIS 03, SAP BW 03)SAP NETWEAVER 7.1 - SPS 14 (SAP BASIS SP14)SAP EHP1 FOR SAP NETWEAVER 7.1 EhP1 - SPS 10(SAP BASIS SP10, SAP BW SP10)SAP NETWEAVER 7.3 - SPS 07 (SAP BASIS 07, SAP BW 07)SAP EHP1 FOR SAP NETWEAVER 7.3 - SPS 03 (SAP BASIS 03, SAP BW 03)

See note 799058 for SQL 2005, note 1152240 for SQL 2008/R2 and note 1651862 for SQL 2012

Windows & SQL ServerWindows 2012 is recommended for all new projects - Use the latest service pack as documented in Note 30478 Windows Service PacksBlog: Windows Server 2012 Generally Available for SAP NetWeaver April 2013

SQL Server 2012** Enterprise Edition x64 - download the latest service pack as documented in Note 62988 Service packs for Microsoft SQL Server. This link is useful to find the latest SP or CU for SQL Server http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlreleaseservices/

**Support is documented in note 1651862 As at May 2013 Windows 2012 May CU and SQL 2012 R2 SP1 + CU3 are recommended.

Do not to use 32bit versions of Windows or SQL. If your system is 4.6C based run 4.6C on 64 bit Windows 2003 and 64 bit SQL 2005.

1. Hardware ConfigurationsReview SAP Note 1612283 - Hardware Configuration Standards and Guidance. Follow the guidance in this note. Do not under specify memory. 256GB is the minimum for new SAP server deploymentsIt is strongly recommended to utilize FusionIO cards (or similar) for larger OS/DB Migrations.

Recommended Hardware Configurations:

SAP Application or DB Server: 2 Processor E5 2670, 2680 or 2690 384GB RAM Intel 10GB Network card. Cost = $13,000 USD list price*

DB Server:4 Processor E5 4xxx or E7 1TB RAM Intel 10GB Network card. Cost = $33,000 list price*