Data is transferred via the following communication channels, among others:
Communication Channels
From |
To |
Protocol |
MaxDB X Server |
MaxDB client (database tool, interface) |
TCP/IP Optional: SSL (only in SAP systems) |
MaxDB X Server |
SAProuter |
NI (SAP protocol) Optional: NISSL (only in SAP systems) |
In SAP systems you can encrypt a data transfer to ensure that no data is intercepted during transfer between two computers.
For more information, see the Installation Guide for your SAP system; see SAP note 767598.
When logging onto a database instance, the user's password is encrypted rather than being transferred in plain text. See Concepts of the Database System, Authentication.
See also:
Documentation for SAProuter at SAP NetWeaver ® SAP NetWeaver Configuration ® SAP Web Application Server ® SAPRouter