Application Architecture

In SAP “techno” speak, the WebAS or Basis system is the middleware or software that functions as a conversion or translation layer between the technology and business/application layers of a computing solution and allows the various SAP applications to run on different hardware and system platforms. Some of these available platforms, as well as their technology and business-enabling layers, are displayed in Figure 14.1.

Figure 14.1. SAP WebAS/Basis available platforms.

The WebAS/Basis layer manages all your application modules within your SAP system and ensures that these modules are integrated. ...

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