How to execute a homogeneous copy on linux?

[Former Member]

Dear all:

I want to do a homogeneous system copy from old server to new server.The old server is a production system which os is linux and db is oracle.The new server has highly hardware(cpu,memory) which os is linux.So,I want the new(traget) system will be the same as old system include backgroud jobs,customizing cofigration and so on ,it will replace the old server as a production server for my business.

Someone can tell me the procedure upon the homogeneous system copy and how to do it?Thanks!

By the way,do this action whether need migration key or not?

Brian yuan

[former_member618758 · Accepted solution]

Hello Brian,

SAP's homogeneous system copy is to create test, demo or training systems within the same operating system and/or database, so you don't need need a migration key. Only heterogeneous system copy you need to get a migration key.

For more detailed information on SAP System Copy & Migration you can go to SAP Service Marketplace at service.sap.com/systemcopy.

Hope this helps,

George

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi George,Thanks for your reply!

As you know, I want the new server will be replaced the old as a PRD server not a test,demo or training system.So,Could you tell me whether I choose the homogeneous system copy,the results of this project will be match my requirements or not.Thanks!

Brian

[former_member618758 · Accepted solution]

Hi Brian,

Yes this is fins as long as you keep the same OS and database platform.

Thanks,

George

[former_member618758 · Accepted solution]

Hi Byan,

Nice to know this is answered. FYI you should reward points for ones gave help, to encourage people to involve. Thanks.

[former_member615674]

Deat Brian,

In new system where u r coping your production system.

Follow the Homosystem copy guide for Linux & relevan to your SAP Release.

You have two methods for copy

1) Backup restore

2) Export

You can go with export option which is safer.

Do export of database from source

& import the export in target using sapinst.

Before that set the kernel & relevant settings for linux.

in /etc/sysconf.

Reg.

vijay

[Former Member]

Hi yuan

better u download the docs as they r mentioned sites

u need to take the backup of existing system using SAPINST tool

and follow the steps..

[Former Member]

Check: https://service.sap.com/installNW70

You'll find there a few pdf guides for system copy.

Regs,

FS