2. MaxDB – How-To apply Database Patches
Table of Contents
Versioning ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Author Bio ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Patch MaxDB Database......................................................................................................................................................4
Check the database Version........................................................................................................................................4
Download the Patchs.....................................................................................................................................................4
Shutdown the Sap System ...........................................................................................................................................5
Start the Patch process .................................................................................................................................................5
Patch Applications Runtime...................................................................................................................................5
Patch Server .................................................................................................................................................................7
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3. MaxDB – How-To apply Database Patches
Versioning
Version Change Date
1.0 Original 10/06/2008
2.0 Webpage Link 23/06/2008
Author Bio
My name is Wenceslao Lacaze and I’ve been working as a SAP basis
Administrator and Solution Manager Consultant for the last 8 years.
I’m a Techno-Functional SAP Solution Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME), I
Design, Build and Implement the product using “Run Sap” Methodology.
I have developed a very extended experience with medium and large scaled
SAP installations in several (multi)national environments.
I am based in Argentina, but work all around the World.
I work directly for clients or via an agency.
I do speak Spanish, Italian and English fluently.
You can contact me at:
Email: wlacaze@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/solutionmanager
You can found more papers at :
http://wlacaze.googlepages.com/home
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Patch MaxDB Database
Check the database Version
In the Database Manager right click in the server Properties..
Download the Patchs
Download the last Patch for http://service.sap.com/patches
Downloads Database Patches MaxDB and SAP DB MaxDB 64BIT
Download the Server Package and the Application Runtime Package
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Shutdown the Sap System
Shutdown Sap System Shutdown the Database
Start the Patch process
You need to patch the 2 component: Server / Runtime
Patch Applications Runtime
Uncar the Patch files and Run H:patchmaxdb-as_runtime-win-64bit-x86_64-
7_6_04_11SDBSETUP.exe
Select Start Installation/Upgrade Icon Select the server Package Folder and Next..
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Select the Component Group (Client) and Next.. Control the Summary of Installation..
Now wait until the preparation end.. Yes..
Wait until the end of the patch process. At the end you can check the Log
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Patch Server
Uncar the Patch files and Run H:patchmaxdb-server-win-64bit-x86_64-
7_6_04_11SDBSETUP.EXE
Select Start Installation/Upgrade… Select Server+Client and Next..
Select Install/Update Software only and Next. Select Existing Database Kernel..
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Check the Summary and Install..
Wait until the Installation end .. At the end you can check the Log.
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