Downloading the SAPHOSTAGENT Archive

 The SAPHOSTAGENT<SP-version>.SAR archive contains all of the required elements for centrally monitoring any host. It is available for all operating system platforms supported by SAP.

Context

It is automatically installed during the installation of SAP systems or instances with SAP kernel 7.20 or higher.

Procedure

1. Go to the SAP Software Distribution Center at http://support.sap.com/swdc.
2. Log on with your SAP Support Portal ID.
3. In the navigation bar, choose  Support Packages and Patches  Browse Download Catalog  SAP Technology Components  SAP HOST AGENT  SAP HOST AGENT 7.21  <operating system> .
4. Select the appropriate SAPHOSTAGENT<SP-version>.SAR archive from the Download tab.
   Recommendation

   Always select the highest SP version of the SAPHOSTAGENT<SP-version>.SAR archive, even if you want to monitor a component of SAP NetWeaver with a lower release.
5. Make sure that the SAPCAR tool is available on the host where you want to install SAP Host Agent.
   You need the SAPCAR tool in order to be able to decompress the SAPHOSTAGENT<SP-version>.SAR archive. For more information about SAPCAR and how to get it, see SAP Note 212876 
   
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