SAP Basis

Unit 13: System Monitoring ADM100
Lesson:
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Monitoring Architecture
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Lesson Overview
This lesson will provide you with an introduction to monitoring as a
significant component of the Computing Center Management System
(CCMS). Terms such as monitoring tree element (MTE), monitoring object,
and monitoring attribute will be discussed in detail.
Lesson Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
• Explain the concepts of the CCMS Alert Monitoring Infrastructure
• Use the CCMS Alert Monitor to monitor your system
This lesson introduces the participants to the architecture and terminology
of monitoring.
Business Example
You want to ensure good performance for the processing of business
processes. You therefore regularly monitor the SAP systems, and take
preventative action if required.
Basics
Clarify the reasons for preventative system monitoring with the
participants. Note that acute performance problems can also be dealt with
using the monitoring infrastructure. Lead the participants to the desire for
central monitoring of a complex and extensive system landscape.
Initial questions about monitoring:
• Why?
– To ensure the efficient processing of business processes
– To ensure system security and stability
• How?
– Central and cross-system
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