SAP MaxDB is the database management system developed and supported by SAP AG. It can be used as an alternative to databases from other vendors for your own or third-party applications.
Note: The installation packages listed below can be used free of charge according to the SAP Community License Agreement for SAP MaxDB. These packages are not for use with SAP applications. For that purpose, refer to the Download Area in SAP Service Marketplace (login required).
Click here for an explanation on how to to install a SAP MaxDB Instance.
Complete software packages
| Version 7.6.06.03 | Version 7.7.06.09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | X86, 32 bit | X86, 32 bit |
| Linux | X86, 32 bit | X86, 32 bit |
| AIX | PPC 64 bit | PPC 64 bit |
| Solaris | X86, 64 bit | X86, 64 bit |
Tools Packages (for use with versions 7.6 and 7.7 – 32 bit)
- Database Studio 7.7.06.09 for Windows
- Database Studio 7.7.06.09 for Linux
- Database Manager GUI 7.6.03.10 (for Windows only)
- SQL Studio 7.6.03.10 (for Windows only)¹
¹ Note that SQL Studio can only be used for databases up to version 7.6. From version 7.7 onwards, use Database Studio instead.
Special Database Studio Packages for Installation on a 64-bit Computer
Use these packages as a provisional solution for installing Database Studio on a 64-bit computer. For details, see this SAP HowTo. A 64-bit standard installation package for Database Studio on 64-bit platforms will follow (for Use with Database Version 7.6 and 7.7 on 64-bit Computer) .
Other installation packages
For use with versions 7.6 and 7.7
- Database analyzer – Parameter check file
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