Prerequisites and Preparation (PowerConnect ABAP 8.X)

General

• Inform yourself about latest and valid software components fitting to your software basis. In case of doubts, contact PowerConnect support: Raising a PowerConnect Support Request.

• Get all the necessary software packages you need for installation.

• Consult related documentation resources.

SAP systems

General requirements

• Check and confirm following SAP Notes are installed or not applicable for your systems:
  1487337 - Downporting the class CL_ABAP_DYN_PRG

Splunk connection

• Import valid Splunk endpoint certificate into STRUST (if needed). The certificate should match to the host defined in the connection on PowerConnect side.

• Ensure the ports between SAP to Splunk is open for communication . Refer this KB for more information KB 166 - Should I use a Splunk Heavy Forwarder in my PowerConnect Architecture?

• Ensure there is no Firewall blocking between SAP to Splunk . Perform TELNET from relevant SAP system to Splunk host to ensure the connection is working fine. Refer to this KB KB 197 - PowerConnect Data from ABAP System Not Flowing to Splunk, What Should I Do?

Dynatrace connection

• Import valid Dynatrace endpoint certificate into STRUST. The certificate should match to the host defined in the connection on PowerConnect side.

• Dynatrace SaaS. Check and confirm ssl/client_sni_enabled or icm/HTTPS/client_sni_enabled profile parameters are enabled according to SAP Note 2124480.