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SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise

Fast-track transaction processing with the SAP ASE relational database server

Drive faster, more reliable online transaction processing (OLTP) – for less – with SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (formerly SAP Sybase ASE). Designed to meet the demands of the digital economy, this high-performance SQL database server uses a relational model to power transaction-based applications – on premise or in the cloud.

Why SAP ASE? 

Because our relational database server modernizes and dramatically speeds up transaction-intensive applications. Meet new demands for performance, reliability, and efficiency – whether you work in financial services, telecommunications, retail, health care, transportation, or a different industry.

  • Maintain the performance and availability you need for mission-critical transaction processing
  • Rely on a proven, secure SQL database system to reduce risk and increase agility
  • Lower operational costs with a resource-efficient database server
  • Simplify and innovate with end-to-end data management solutions from SAP

Read the IDC ROI Study

Read the solution brief

Read the SAP Business Suite on SAP ASE solution brief

Learn how SAP ASE can help you accelerate transactional processing and build business value:

Functional Capabilities
  • High-speed data and transaction processing
    Quickly process millions of transactions, while supporting rapid growth in data and transaction volumes.
  • Robust database security 
    Rely on best-in-class data security, system stability, and disaster recovery to reduce operational risks. 
  • Efficient relational database system
    Harness a powerful relational database system that requires fewer resources and makes the most of underutilized assets.
  • Reduced IT costs 
    Shrink IT costs by optimizing storage, processors, and staff resources.
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Technical Capabilities
  • In-memory computing
    Equip applications with instant responsiveness and higher throughput by using the latest in-memory database architectures.
  • Flexible encryption and database security technology
    Safeguard your data from internal and external security breaches without changing applications.
  • Unified architecture for business continuity
    Protect against planned and unplanned downtime with a unified architecture for high availability and disaster recovery.
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  • Advanced in-database compression
    Compress large data sets to lower storage costs and improve overall performance.
  • Workload analyzer
    Quickly assess the impact of configuration changes on application performance – without disrupting production systems.
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System requirements for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise 

System and software requirements vary according to specific customer scenarios –“ please refer to the SAP ASE Sizing Guide for details. Also, please see the SAP ASE Product Availability Matrix for the latest information on updates and releases. 

Operating Systems AIX 64, HP-UX ON IA64, HP-UX ON PARISC, Linux for ZSERIES, Linus on IA64, Linux on POWER, Linus on X86 32-BIT, Linus on X86_64, OS/400, Solaris for X64, Solaris/SPARC 64, Windows for IA64, Windows for X86_64, Z/OSAIX 64, HP-UX on IA64, LINUX on Power, LINUX on X86_64, SOLARIS for X64, SOLARIS/SPARC 64, WINDOWS Client 32-BIT, WINDOWS for X64, WINDOWS For X86_64
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Sizing Guide*

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SAP uses its own products, helping confirm value for customers. Upgrading to the latest version of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise – including its database always-on option – can reduce total cost of ownership while strengthening service levels.
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Implementation

Ensure a successful implementation and maximize your ROI with information resources that support the different phases of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise – from planning and installation to operation.

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Plan your installation

Refer to SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise Master Guide* for important information about installation and upgrade planning.

Confirm that you have a license key

To request permanent license keys, you need authorization under myProfile*. To extend your authorization, please contact an SAP user administrator*.

Download the software

Visit the SAP Support Portal* to download the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise software installation package.

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Complete the installation steps

Refer to SAP ASE Installation Guide for Linux for a step-by-step overview of the installation process, including required tools and associated documentation.

Additional installations:

Migration upgrade steps

Consult the SAP ASE Migration Technology Guide for information on
preparing for a migration upgrade.

Configuration guide

Refer to the SAP ASE Configuration Guide for Windows for steps on configuring the database server for your system landscape. 

Administration guides
Read the SAP ASE System Administration Guides for a detailed overview of features, roles, tasks, and more.

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Manage your SAP applications

Refer to SAP ASE Performance and Tuning Guides* to learn how to manage, maintain, and run your SAP applications at peak performance.

Ensure the security of SAP ASE

Download SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise Security Guide* for important information on ensuring the security of your product.

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Enhance your knowledge of SAP ASE

View the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise training and certification catalog of instructor-led courses and e-courses – and train when and where it’s convenient for you.

Stay up-to-date with our learning maps

Consultants, get role-specific learning maps with SAP implementation and operation information. These online knowledge products cover our latest products and upgrades.

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Upgrades

Plan and carry out a successful upgrade to the latest release of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise – so you can take advantage of the new features and capabilities right away.

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Identify the upgrade paths

Download the Product Availability Matrix to review upgrade paths for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise.

Download the matrix now*

 

Plan your upgrade

The Upgrade Master Guide contains important information about SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise
upgrade planning.

Read the guide*

Plan landscape changes

The Landscape Planner lets you visualize your existing system landscape, simulate changes, and analyze the impact.

Use the planner*

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Identify dependencies

Use the Upgrade Dependency Analyzer to determine if your upgrade will have an impact on your
other systems.

Access the analyzer

 

Size the implementation

Use the Web-based Quick Sizer tool to help you select an economically balanced system based on your requirements.

Open the Quick Sizer tool*

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Complete the upgrade steps

Refer to the SAP ASE 16.0 SP02 Installation and Upgrade Master Guide for an overview of the
upgrade process, including a list of required tools and associated documentation.

View the guides*

Download SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise

Get technical release information*

Download installations and upgrades*

Download support packages and patches*

Ask the community

Visit the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise upgrade community for the latest technology news and updates. Ask questions, post comments, and discuss issues.

Visit the community

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Support

Get the support you need to keep SAP ASE running at peak performance. Our experts can help you maximize the value of your software, take advantage of new business models and capabilities, and more.

Troubleshoot and Maintain

SAP Support Portal resources

Search for application notes and knowledge based articles

Review maintenance dates, upgrade paths, and platform availability*

Find out when the next support package or patch will be released

View your existing license keys or request additional keys

Sign up for important notifications about SAP ASE

Optimize your systems with self- or expert-guided SAP Enterprise Support services

Read best practice guides for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise

Download system administration and maintenance guides

Support tools from SAP

Automated Notes Search tool: Replicate issues in your system to find relevant corrections

Performance Assistant Note and KBA Search tool: Search for solutions based on the ABAP error code and context

Learn about SAP Solution Manager 7.1

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Ask the Community

Search for answers, post your questions, and share your knowledge in the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise community.

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Contact Support

We're here to help. Get in touch with SAP Digital Business Services using one of these options:

Report an incident via the SAP Support Portal

E-mail us for non-technical assistance

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Complete our online form for contract-related questions

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Expert Community

Connect with SAP experts – and get the latest news and views on SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise implementations, upgrades, innovations, and best practices.

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Introducing SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise 16.0

Learn why SAP ASE 16 SP02 is a timely release that addresses today’s need for extreme-scale online transaction processing and an accelerated pace of business.  


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IDC ROI Study

A five-year ROI of 251%. Reductions in unplanned downtime of 95%. Yearly revenue increases of $2.46 million. According to IDC, these are just some of the benefits achieved by organizations running SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise – the database for transaction processing in the digital economy.
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