Chapter 2 Step by Step Installation Guide

This chapter describes how to configure and install highly available R/3 systems on HP-UX 10.x and 11.x using MC/ServiceGuard. The process is split into the following logical tasks:

The tasks are presented as a sequence of steps. Each mandatory installation step is accompanied by a unique number of the format XXnnn, where nnn are incrementing values and XX indicates the step relationship, as follows:

Whenever appropriate, HP-UX sample commands are given to guide you through the process in as detailed a manner as possible. It is assumed that hardware as well as the operating system and MC/ServiceGuard are already installed properly on all cluster hosts. Sometimes a condition is specified with the installation step. Follow the information presented only if the condition is true for your situation.

	NOTE: For installation steps in this chapter that require the adjustment of SAP specific parameter in order to run the SAP R/3 system in a switchover environment usually example values are given. These values are for reference ONLY and it is recommended to read and follow the appropriate SAP OSS notes for SAP's latest recommendation. Whenever possible the SAP OSS note number is given.