Cloning SAP system using VMWare "tools" - possible?

[andreas_herzog]

Hi...making system copies the standard way (either backup/restore and/or db ex/import) i am familiar with...but what about a SAP system running in a VMWare environment? is it possible to just "clone" the system adjusting IP, hostname and SID afterwards using special tools and/or scripts provided by VMWare? Or do i have to do it the "standard" way by transferring data (either backup/restore or db dump data) between these two virtual systems and adjusting the appropriate parameters afterwards (eg. SE06, STMS etc.)?

Any help appreciated!!!

GreetZ, AH

[markus_doehr2]

There is something for Oracle:

[SAPInst and Oracle: ASM, Exadata, DB Rename in SAPinst |http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/ora?rid=/library/uuid/10d79b53-24fe-2e10-96b9-f9b9777ee8d2&QuickLink=ora&overridelayout=true]

Markus

[markus_doehr2]

There will be a way in the future to "rename" a system after having done a copy using "cloud tools" (which can be VMWare).

Check

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/virtualization

and the article

"Landscape Virtualization Management Software on the Horizon"

Markus

[andreas_herzog]

THX Markus! So we'll all have to wait

GreetZ, AH

[Former Member]

In case of VMWare, same 'standard' process of SAP System copy is 'applicable'. There is no difference if you compare it with non-vmware landscape/environment.

However, if you still want to find out if it is possible using some VMWARE tools too then let's see if our other colleagues here can help you.

Thanks