*2023* Install an SAP ABAP Trial System The EASY Way | ABAP Platform Trial 1909

Summary

This tutorial guides viewers on installing SAP's new trial platform for testing basic technical activities in an SAP system. It covers the installation of Docker Desktop, setting up WSL for Windows users, and downloading the SAP image. The video also details the system requirements, steps to run the SAP system via Docker, and how to use SAP GUI to log in. Additionally, it explains how to manage the Docker container and renew the license.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The tutorial focuses on installing SAP's new trial platform for testing basic technical activities in an SAP system.
• 🚫 The trial system does not include functional areas or business modules like finance, sales, or logistics.
• 💻 The tutorial is aimed at providing an orientation on navigating and working with SAP systems for educational purposes.
• 📦 Docker is used to deploy the SAP system, simplifying the installation process compared to past methods.
• 🖥️ Docker Desktop is required and available for both Windows and Mac OS.
• 🔄 Windows users need the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run Docker Desktop.
• 🔑 A Docker account is necessary to download the SAP image from the Docker Marketplace.
• 💾 The system requires a significant amount of resources: 32GB RAM recommended, quad-core CPU, and 170GB of free disk space.
• 📝 The tutorial includes a step-by-step guide on how to download and run the SAP image using Docker commands.
• 🛠️ SAP GUI is needed to log in and interact with the SAP system, with instructions provided for downloading and installing it.
• 🔄 The tutorial explains how to adjust the hosts file to enable connection to the SAP system.
• ⏰ The license for the trial system will expire and needs renewal, with instructions for this process to be provided in a future video.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the SAP trial system mentioned in the script?

The SAP trial system allows users to try out basic technical activities within an SAP system, such as development, programming, and some SAP security-related activities without access to functional areas or business modules like finance and controlling.

Why is Docker used for deploying the SAP trial system?

Docker is used because it simplifies the deployment process, making it more accessible for newcomers. It allows the SAP system to be deployed as a Docker container, which runs on a Linux operating system.

What are the system requirements for running the SAP trial system on Docker?

The requirements include at least 16GB of RAM (though 32GB is recommended), a quad-core CPU, and about 170GB of free disk space. For Windows users, the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is also needed.

How can one obtain the SAP trial system image from Docker?

One must register an account on Docker Hub and then log in to Docker Desktop to download the SAP trial system image from the Docker Marketplace.

What is the significance of the 'agree to SAP license' directive when running the SAP trial system?

The 'agree to SAP license' directive is necessary to legally deploy and run the SAP trial system image within a Docker container, indicating that the user agrees to the terms of the SAP license.

How does the SAP GUI fit into the process of using the SAP trial system?

The SAP GUI is required to log in and interact with the SAP trial system. It is downloaded separately and installed on the user's machine to connect to the SAP system running in the Docker container.

What is the pre-configured hostname for the SAP trial system in the Docker image?

The pre-configured hostname for the SAP trial system in the Docker image is 'vhcalh.dummy.nodomain'.

How can one adjust the hosts file to allow the SAP GUI to connect to the SAP trial system?

The hosts file needs to be edited (running as administrator on Windows or locating the correct path on Mac OS) to add a new line with '127.0.0.1' followed by the hostname 'vhcalh.dummy.nodomain' to map the Docker container's hostname to the local machine.

What are the default login credentials for the 'developer' user in the SAP trial system?

The default login credentials for the 'developer' user are 'developer' as the username and 'HTOds70334' as the password.

How can one start and stop the SAP trial system after it has been deployed?

The SAP trial system can be started and stopped through Docker Desktop by using the 'Start' and 'Stop' buttons in the Containers section or by using command line commands provided in the video description.

When does the license for the SAP trial system expire, and what is required to continue using it?

In the case mentioned in the script, the license expires on October 19th. Users need to renew the license to continue using the system, which is expected to remain free but requires the user to perform the renewal process.

Outlines

00:00

💻 Introduction to SAP Platform Trial Installation

The video begins with a greeting and an introduction to the tutorial's objective, which is to install the SAP platform trial. This trial provides access to an SAP test system for users to explore basic technical activities such as development and programming within an SAP environment. The presenter clarifies that the trial does not include functional areas or business modules like finance or logistics, but it offers an orientation on navigating and understanding SAP systems. The process has been simplified with Docker deployment, and the tutorial is aimed at educational purposes. The presenter then instructs viewers to download Docker Desktop for their respective operating systems, Windows or Mac OS, and for Windows users, to also install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

05:02

🔧 Post-Installation and Docker Desktop Setup

After Docker Desktop installation, the presenter guides viewers through potential issues, such as errors that may arise for Windows users who have installed WSL prior to Docker. The solution involves running an update command in PowerShell. The tutorial then proceeds to the requirement of creating a Docker account for downloading the SAP image from the Docker Marketplace. The presenter outlines the system requirements needed to run the SAP system, emphasizing the need for at least 16GB of RAM, a quad-core CPU, and 170GB of free disk space. The process of downloading the SAP image via command line is detailed, noting that the download may take time due to the large size of the image.

10:06

🚀 Running the SAP System with Docker

The presenter explains how to run the downloaded SAP image using a command that includes agreeing to the SAP license. They address potential firewall prompts and the necessity of waiting for the Hana database to start within the Docker container. Once the system is up, the viewer is instructed to download the SAP GUI, the tool required to log into the SAP system. The presenter provides a step-by-step guide on how to adjust the hosts file to ensure the SAP system can be accessed with the correct hostname.

15:07

🔗 Logging into SAP and Managing the Docker Container

The tutorial concludes with instructions on how to log into the SAP system using the pre-configured user 'developer' and the provided password. The presenter highlights the different pre-configured users for various functionalities and emphasizes the trial's limited duration, advising viewers to renew the license when it expires. Lastly, the video demonstrates how to start and stop the Docker container to manage the SAP system, providing both the Docker Desktop interface method and command line instructions.

Keywords

💡SAP

SAP is a multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. In the context of the video, SAP refers to the systems and platforms used for business and technical activities, such as SAP NetWeaver and SAP HANA. The video discusses installing an SAP system for trial purposes to explore basic technical functionalities.

💡SAP Foundation

SAP Foundation is a core component of the SAP system that provides the infrastructure for running SAP applications. It serves as the basis for various SAP modules and is crucial for understanding the fundamental operations of SAP systems, which the video aims to teach through the installation of a trial platform.

💡SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA is a next-generation business suite that helps companies to run simple and adopt new technologies quickly. It is mentioned in the video as a system that does not come without an initial investment, indicating that the trial system provided does not include the full business functionality of S/4HANA.

💡Docker

Docker is a platform that uses containerization technology to simplify the deployment of applications. In the video, Docker is used to deploy the SAP system as a container, making it easier for users to install and run an SAP environment on their local machines.

💡Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

WSL is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables natively on Windows. The video mentions WSL as a requirement for Windows users to run Docker, which deploys the SAP system as a Linux-based container.

💡Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop is an application for MacOS and Windows machines that allows the use of Docker containers with a graphical interface. The video script describes the process of downloading and installing Docker Desktop as a prerequisite for running the SAP trial system.

💡Docker Container

A Docker container is a standard unit of software that packages up code and all its dependencies so the application runs quickly and reliably from one computing environment to another. The video explains deploying the SAP system within a Docker container for ease of use.

💡SAP GUI

SAP GUI stands for SAP Graphical User Interface and is a tool used to access SAP systems. The video mentions downloading and installing SAP GUI to log into the SAP system that has been set up through Docker.

💡Hostname

A hostname is the unique identifier for a computer on a network. In the video, adjusting the hosts file to include the pre-configured hostname of the Docker image is necessary to connect to the SAP system running in the Docker container.

💡HANA Database

SAP HANA is an in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system from SAP. The video script mentions that the HANA database starts up within the Docker container, which is part of the process of getting the SAP system ready for use.

💡SAP Logon

SAP Logon is the process of accessing the SAP system. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to log into the SAP system using pre-configured users after setting up the SAP environment through Docker.

Highlights

Introduction to SAP Consulting and SAP Foundation tutorials.

Installation of the SAP Cloud Platform trial for accessing an SAP test system.

The trial system allows for basic technical activities but excludes functional modules.

SAP does not provide easy access to an S/4HANA system without initial investment.

The trial system helps in understanding how an SAP system operates.

SAP NetWeaver installation has been improved for easier access.

Docker Desktop is required for the installation and is available for Windows and Mac OS.

Windows users need the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run Docker.

Demonstration of installing Docker Desktop and potential need for a system reboot.

Accepting the Docker license agreement for educational or personal use.

Fixing potential errors when launching Docker Desktop for the first time on Windows.

Registering an account on Docker Hub to download the SAP image.

System requirements for running the SAP image include 16GB RAM and 170GB of free disk space.

Downloading the SAP image via command line, which may take time due to its size.

Running the downloaded image on a Docker container.

Adjusting the Windows Firewall to allow the Docker container.

Downloading and installing SAP Logon to access the SAP system.

Adjusting the hosts file to correctly route to the SAP system.

Logging into the SAP system using pre-configured users like 'developer'.

License renewal reminder for the SAP trial system.

Instructions on starting and stopping the Docker container to manage the SAP system.

Invitation to subscribe for more SAP content and tutorials.

Transcripts

I wish you a wonderful day dear friends

of sap Consulting and sap Foundation

tutorials today what we are gonna do is

we are going to install the newly

launched above platform trial which

gives you access to an sap test system

exercise system however you want to call

it on the up-up platform this system

will enable you to try out basic

technical activities within an sap up

system meaning for example it will

enable you to try out up development and

other programming it will enable you to

try out some basic basis activities

basis functionalities of the system and

also some sap security related activity

um what is not part of this system is we

there are no functional area or line of

business modules on the system meaning

that you will not be able to use the uh

finance and controlling or sales and

distribution or material management

slash Logistics functionality of s4hana

so there is no business functionality in

this system unfortunately sap does not

provide easy access to a

um s4hana system that comes without an

initial investment of money but this

system will give you an initial

orientation of how to navigate an sap

system how to work with it and it will

help you in understanding how an sap

system operates so if you're interested

in that this is the right video for you

this is probably Lee the easiest way to

install an sap up system for educational

purposes if you have ever tried

installing an sap netweaver up-up system

in the past it was a huge mess sap has

greatly improved this process and made

it much more accessible for newcomers by

the making it available to deploy this

system via Docker and that is the first

activity that we're gonna do we are

going to download Docker desktop

a Docker desktop is available for both

Windows and Mac OS so choose whatever

operating system you are running on your

local desktop PC or laptop for example

and download the

required Docker desktop binary another

requirement for Windows users is you are

going to need what is called the windows

subsystem for Linux

because Docker desktop will deploy the

sap system as a Docker container that is

running on a Linux operating system and

the best way of running Linux systems on

top of a Windows root system is using

WSL windows subsystem for Linux it is

easily installable via the Microsoft

store so if you have not yet installed

Windows subsystem for Linux on your

Windows machine please do it now by

using the Microsoft store now a quick

demonstration of the installation of

Docker desktop you can just leave The

checkbox Marked for creating a desktop

shortcut and the installer should run

through relatively easily after the

installer has finished there will be a

pop-up prompting you to restart or

reboot your machine

which will enable Docker to you know

install some windows services or demons

if you're running on Mac OS and get

everything up and running so prepare for

rebooting your machines save any unsafe

data on your machine and close any

applications that you might want to

close properly before attempting the

reboot and then you will basically be

ready to do that and after the reboot we

are going to basically continue with the

tutorial

Here Comes The Prompt for the reboot

it will

pop up and now you can click on close

and restart and do the actual reboot

after the reboot you will see this

pop-up here about the license agreement

don't be too much confused about the

term subscription Docker is free for

small businesses educational purposes

and personal use so it is very likely

that you fall under one of these

categories

so basically you can just accept the

license agreement at this point and

continue with the tutorial when you try

to launch Docker desktop the first time

on Windows you may end up on this error

message this is especially the case if

you installed WSL a long time before

installing Docker desktop I will quickly

show you how to fix this you just need a

Powershell that you run as administrator

and then you just execute WSL minus

minus update which will update your

windows subsystem for Linux

and which will then get rid of this

error message

after the actual update you can relaunch

Docker desktop and the corresponding UI

should come up which is an indicator

that the installation worked properly as

a Next Step you need to register an

account at Docker because the image

provided by sap that we're going to

download from the docker Marketplace so

to speak it can only be downloaded as a

registered user so you go to this page

here from Docker click on sign up

create a username you need an email

address Etc the standard procedure

basically and after you have created

your user on the docker Hub website then

you need to actually go to Docker

desktop and log in which is on the top

right of Docker desktop the button

called sign in after this we are ready

to actually download the image but

before we do that I'm gonna quickly go

over the pre-requirements before for

running the system

so they say uh for Windows you need 16

gigabytes of RAM however they recommend

installing it on a machine with 32

gigabytes of RAM you're gonna need a

quad-core CPU on the machine where

you're gonna run the docker container

and they say the minimum requirement is

16 gigabytes of RAM however that is 16

gigabytes of RAM for running the darker

containers so you actually should have

more than 16 gigabytes of RAM because

your root operating system like Mac OS

or Windows will require its own Ram so

yeah more than 16 gigabytes of RAM and

you are going to need about

170 gigs of free disk space on your hard

drive for running this image now we are

ready to actually pull the image which

is done via this command and you can

just execute this on on the command line

for Windows users it's gonna be the

Powershell and it is going to start

downloading the image it will take a

while because the image is tens of

gigabytes in size so grab a coffee real

quick and I'm gonna pull you in again

once this is complete here you see how

it looks like once we're

pull or download of the image is

actually complete

after you have downloaded the image it

is time to run it there are two comments

provided by the sap page the top one is

for normal Linux operating systems the

bottom one labeled other is for Mac OS

and windows

and in addition to the command listed

here you are going to add another

directive which is called agree to sap

license which I'm gonna do myself real

quick by opening a notepad and at the at

the end of the provided command I'm

gonna add minus agree to sap license

actually it's only one minus at the

front and with that command we are able

to deploy the image on a Docker

container run the docker container and

then the sap system inside of that will

automatically start this Windows

Firewall prompt if you're at home in

your own network you can just confirm

this message

um it's basically enough to do that if

you want to expose your Docker container

in public Wi-Fi's you will also need to

select the lower version of the lower

checkbox this should be relatively

seldomly needed and now the Hana

database is starting inside of the

docker container which will take a while

so you have to wait a while until the

system is up I'm gonna show you in a

second how it looks once the sap system

is ready

um then the prompt will slightly change

here you can see how it looks once the

sap system is up you know at the bottom

it says all services have been started

have fun which means the sap system is

now operating the services are listening

and you can potentially log on to the

sap system however in order to do that

the classic way you're gonna need sap

logon or how it is classically called

sap GUI you can download it on this

webpage there is a Windows version in

the Java version for Windows obviously

we're gonna use the window Windows

version you you just gonna download it

from this sap page and it will require

you to create a user with sap in order

to be able to use the download

however don't be confused in the sap

login form where it says business email

you don't necessarily need to register

with your business email you can just

use a private email I'm gonna show you

in a second so here where it says

business email address just use your

normal private email address

um and it will be fine register with sap

and then afterwards you can download sap

GUI from this web page once that is done

sap GUI will come in a RAR file which

you can open with WinRAR or 7sip however

whatever tool you want to use

and inside the Rafael there is a folder

and inside the of a folder there is the

exe for the installation for at least

under Windows if you have installed a

prior version of sap logon I recommend

uninstalling that first so uninstall an

old version of sap logon first then

after uninstalling the old version if

you had one you just double click the

installer and the installer will then

kick off the installation of sap logon

8.0 don't worry about the beginning of

installer it will stay at zero percent

for quite a while it will take a while

for an initial script to kick off you

just choose the top check box and click

on next

and then you install sap logon after the

installer finishes you can just click on

finish you don't necessarily need to

restart your computer

because if you do you would also need to

restart the docker container if you do

that because right now the sap system is

already running

so before we can log on with sap logon

we need to do one last thing which is

adjusting the so-called hosts file

because the sap system is pre-configured

to run with a certain hostname so under

Windows you just open an editor of your

choice you can use the standard editor

you need to run it as administrator

though and once you do that you need to

open the hosts file

um so under Mac OS the host file is

located on a different path it is

located in under Etc hosts and the

windows it is located here system32

drivers Etc and then you click on all

files on the bottom right and you choose

the hosts file in this host file you

need to add a new line reflecting the

pre-configured hostname of the docker

image which is this one here

and you just create a new line on the

hosts file

and you the only thing you need to pay

attention to it cannot be commented

meaning make sure there is no pound sign

at the beginning of the line so that it

is not commented and then you type

127.001 then two times the hostname and

on the last entry you add dot dummy dot

no domain so

127.001 v h c a l h a for HCI and then

again with DOT dummy dot no domain and

Save

now you have adjusted the hosts file

successfully and now you're ready to log

into the system which is currently

should currently be running which you

can see here

once the system is running you open sap

logon on your machine which is now

called sap logon 64. good old Nintendo

64 times open it

and once it is open

we will create a new connection by

clicking on the paper icon at the top

left

and basically you click next in the

first screen as a description you can

choose whatever you like

um the system ID is a4h

and I will call the description a4h

upper test system 1909 the instance

number is zero zero

and the application server which is the

bottom field where you can type the

hostname for which the sap system is

configured click on next click next on

the next screen and finish now you can

double click and it will open the log on

screen of the sap system and here you

can log in with the pre-configured users

there are three different pre-configured

users

um for beginners the most important one

will be called developer the user

developer is a pre-configured user by

sap it is pre-configured to conduct up

development

um activities so with this user you will

be able to program your first upper

programs Etc

and the best client to log on is zero

zero one and so this is basically what

we're gonna do we're gonna log in as

developer

and the password is also visible in the

um Docker page uh uh capital h t o d s

small case and then

70334 log in confirm the copyright

message of sap and now you're logged

into the system congratulations you can

now use this up system to try out some

basic stuff the users sap star and dedic

are for more administrative

functionalities like if you want to try

out some sap basis stuff you can log on

with sap star or ditic at some point in

the system the license is going to run

out in my case this will be on October

19th and on this date you need to renew

the license which will still be free

um most likely but you need to do this

so just keep it in mind that a few

months from now you need to renew the

license and this will be a separate

video on this YouTube channel

now as a last step I will show you how

you can start and stop the docker

container and therefore how to start and

stop the sap system so the easiest way

to do this after you have initially run

the docker run command on your command

line is the docker container will show

up in Docker desktop so in Docker

desktop if you go to Containers you will

see your Docker container here and you

can basically start it by just pressing

this button it will then be shown as

running and here you can open it to see

when the actual sap system is being

available because you remember that

takes a while so right now the Hana

database is still starting so you need

to wait until this prompt shows again

the message you know all services are up

have fun and once that is the case you

can log in with sap love gone to stop

the container you simply press this

button again this stop button here there

is another way to do it on the command

line the commands to do it on the

command line level are in the

description of a YouTube video you just

open a new

um command prompt for example a new

Powershell on Windows and you enter the

command right

so yeah sure that's basically it I wish

you much fun with your entry into the

sap World

um there will be more videos about sap

on this YouTube channel it will be a mix

between German and English videos so you

know basically

um choose whatever language you prefer

or you can also use subtitles and if you

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the next video Until then have a good

day and see you next time