Configuration Information

If you use script files to create databases and database objects, configure SAP ASE, and store the scripts in a safe place, you can then re-create your entire system in the event of a disaster.

You can also use script files to quickly re-create database systems for evaluation purposes on new hardware platforms. If you use a third-party tool to perform system administration, remember to generate equivalent scripts after performing administration tasks.

Consider recording the following kinds of information:

Maintain a dated log of all changes to the SAP ASE configuration. Mark each change with a brief description of when and why you made the change, as well a summary of the end result.