For the moment we just use the display to see that everything has started. Details about the workprocesses will be covered in a later tip. To check if the server has started completely select the 'ABAP WP Table' node in the left pane, which displays the work processes, the work horses of an ABAP system. The database is started first, and after a short while, green lights will indicate that the NSP is running. To start the NSP system, choose the NSP icon, go to the context menu and choose 'Start' or simply click on the triangle in the tool bar. Clicking the question mark will take you to the documentation that explains in detail the layout and context menu of the SAP System Manager Snap-In.

The application server also provides information about the current system operation. The left pane shows a tree with the elements of the NSP system consisting of the database and the application server. For our ABAP Trial Version with the system ID 'NSP' the MMC will look like this: To start the SAPMMC in Windows, choose Start -> Programs -> SAP -> Start SAP Management Console, or click the meter icon on your desktop at any time. SAPMMC allows you to administer all the SAP systems running on a particular machine.

SAPMMC is an SAP snap-in for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Now you are prepared to start the application Server with the SAPMMC. The SAP GUI should be installed before you proceed with Part 2.

In accordance with the governance described in the previous tip, it would be a good idea to install the SAP GUI first. At the end of the installation, you were asked whether you wanted to start the Application Server. In part 1 of this tip series you successfully downloaded rar files from the SDN, and you completed the installation process.

Sap gui download to application server