Web Application server

[Former Member]

hi all

can anybody plz explain me what is Web Application server?

What is its role in XI?

full points are guaranteed

regards

satish

[Former Member]

Satish Raj,

SAP Web Application Server is a scalable and reliable component platform. It supports the development and operation of J2EE-based and ABAP-based Web applications and Web services. SAP Web Application Server embraces native Web technologies while providing all the benefits [such as proven and scalable data, system, and software lifecycle management capabilities]

Web Application Server consists of the following:

Operating system abstraction layer

Database Abstration layer

Java and ABAP

Web Enabled (for the new applications)

Versioning system

Transport Management system

Connectivity

LOadbalancing

High Avilability

Easy administration

Backup

All the above mentioned features except CONNECTIVITY goes to NetWeaver Application Platform. All the components in the SAP NetWeaver needs the Commited and joint work with the Application Platform.

The XI[ Other wise called the Process Integration], also makes use of the various freatures provied by the WebAS that are expained above.. You will get more idea from the SAP NetWeaver architecture...

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Vinod V.

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