SAP Basis

Unit 12
383 Setting Up Remote Connections
The participants obtain an overview of the configuration of RFC
destinations using transaction SM59 and learn about the different types
of RFC and their use.
The unit is divided into two parts: A specific part about using transaction
SM59, in which the aim is to enable participants to successfully create an
RFC destination. A general part deals with the other possibilities for using
RFC connections in the SAP environment.
Unit Overview
In this unit, you will learn about remote connections, also known as
Remote Function Calls (RFC). In addition to the different types of RFC,
you will learn about the technical setting up of connections of this type.
Unit Objectives
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
• Explain the principle of the Remote Function Call
• List the different types of Remote Function Call
• Set up an RFC connection
• Monitor RFC connections
Unit Contents
Lesson: Fundamentals and Types of RFC ..................................450
Lesson: Setting Up RFC Connections .......................................457
Exercise 25: Set up Remote Connections ..............................461
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