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cleanFiles/bookmap_Zero_Downtime_Option_for_SAP_S_4HANA_Updat_en-US_learning-sap-com_lsc-prod.zip (MMCP-DROPZONE) - 2024-11-07T16:43:43.000Z

Optimizing Technical Downtime with Tools from SAP

Discovering Zero Downtime Option for SAP S/4HANA

Finding SAP Notes and Guides on Prerequisites and Restrictions

Identifying Supported Releases and Upgrade Paths for ZDO

Assessment

Discovering the Zero Downtime Option Approach

Preparing the System for an Upgrade or Update with Zero Downtime Option

Working with the Different Subsystems

Enabling Parallel Execution of Production Operation and Software Update Manager with Table Classification

Identifying Unallowed Table Accesses in the Upgrade Subsystem

Differentiating Between Zero Downtime Option and Other Options of Software Update Manager

Planning a ZDO project

Deciding on the Handling of SLT Triggers during a ZDO Maintenance Event

Checking that the System Can be Recovered if Necessary

Planning a ZDO Maintenance Event

Preparing Impact Analysis to Determine Potential Restrictions for Business

Executing Impact Analysis to Determine Potential Restrictions for Business

Identifying Potential Impacts of ZDO on Business Processes

Activating Zero Downtime Option (ZDO) in Software Update Manager

Applying SAP Notes in the Shadow System

Executing the ZDO-Specific Phases and Activities

Troubleshooting Common ZDO Issues

Executing a ZDO Maintenance Event with Software Update Manager

Zero Downtime Option for SAP S/4HANA Updates and Upgrades

Learn how to update or upgrade your SAP S/4HANA System with Zero Downtime Option (ZDO) of the Software Update Manager.

1_0j0mel4n (video-connector) - 2024-08-01T08:56:54.329Z

Leveraging SAP S/4HANA Updates and Upgrades with Zero Downtime Option of Software Update Manager

Welcome to the learning journey Leveraging SAP S/4HANA updates and upgrades with Zero Downtime Option of Software Update Manager. Zero Downtime Option or ZDO is an option of Software Update Manager, therefore, it requires no additional licenses. No additional hardware is required for the procedure – only minimal additional space in the database is needed. With only a single restart of the application servers, the new release is available and downtime can be reduced significantly. Software maintenance requires a downtime, resulting in the unavailability of the system for business. With Zero Downtime Option, the technical unavailability can be reduced to a single restart of SAP Application Servers. To ensure continuous business operation during the maintenance event, the end users are seamlessly transitioned to the so-called bridge subsystem. On the bridge subsystem, business can continue to work while Software Update Manager executes the maintenance in parallel. After a restart of application servers, the system is available in the new release. This learning journey will introduce the concepts, supporting tools, and important considerations for utilizing Zero Downtime Option of Software Update Manager for SAP S/4HANA. Understand and analyze the impact the maintenance with ZDO will have on your business. Plan the maintenance project and consider functional validation and testing effort. Complete this learning journey and register your project at SAP. The journey is intended for following audiences: Project Lead, Project Manager, Technology Consultant, System Administrator, and Technical Downtime Optimization Enthusiasts Experience with SAP Software Update Manager and SAP maintenance events are highly recommended. Leverage your maintenance events with Zero Downtime Option of Software Update Manager and start your journey to downtime optimization for SAP S/4HANA maintenance events right now!

1_97ilf8vp (video-connector) - 2024-02-09T13:31:06.504Z

Leverage SAP S/4HANA updates and upgrades with Zero Downtime Option of SUM

Welcome to the learning journey. Leverage SAP S/4HANA updates and upgrades with Zero Downtime Option of SUM! Zero Downtime Option (ZDO) is an option of Software Update Manager, or SUM, therefore requires no additional licenses. No additional hardware is required for the procedure, only minimal additional space in the database is needed. With only a single restart of the Application servers, the new release is available and downtime can be reduced significantly. Software maintenance requires a downtime, resulting in unavailability of the system for business. With the Zero Downtime Option, the technical unavailability can be reduced to a single restart of SAP Application Servers. To ensure continuous business operation during the maintenance event, the end users are seamlessly transitioned to the so-called bridge subsystem. On the bridge subsystem, business can continue to work while Software Update Manager executes the maintenance in parallel. After a restart of application servers, the system is available in the new release. This learning journey will introduce the concepts, supporting tools, and important considerations for utilizing Zero Downtime option of Software Update Manager for SAP S/4HANA. Understand and analyze the impact that the maintenance will have on your business. Plan the maintenance project and consider functional and load verifications. Complete this learning journey and register your project at SAP. The journey is intended for the following audiences. Maintenance Project Lead, Technology Consultant, System Administrator, Technical Downtime Optimization Enthusiasts. Experience with the SAP's Software Update Manager and SAP maintenance events are highly recommended. Leverage your maintenance events with ZDO of SUM and start your journey to downtime optimization for SAP S/4HANA maintenance events right now!

Optimizing SAP S/4HANA Performance: Tips and Troubleshooting

SF Live events (sf-live-events) - 2025-05-22T13:28:44.045Z

SF Live events (sf-live-events) - 2025-05-22T13:33:29.666Z

This live session is a deep dive into SAP S/4HANA Performance Analysis, with interactive activities to help build your knowledge and skills.
Topics will include:
<ul>
<li>Investigating slow system performance</li>
<li>Analysis of current and former performance problems</li>
<li>Known issues and resolutions</li>
</ul>

SF Live events (sf-live-events) - 2025-06-26T13:24:16.016Z

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Zero Downtime Option for SAP S/4HANA Updates and Upgrades

Discovering the Zero Downtime Option Approach

Differentiating Between Zero Downtime Option and Other Options of Software Update Manager

Planning a ZDO Maintenance Event

Identifying Potential Impacts of ZDO on Business Processes

Executing a ZDO Maintenance Event with Software Update Manager

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