Should SAP MaxDB be used on a 32-bit or a 64-bit platform?
On TechEd 2006 SAP has given a strong recommendation to all customers to switch to 64-bit platforms within 2 years. For MaxDB as database in SAP environments we recommend to switch even faster – especially if you run Netweaver04 based applications or newer. MaxDB largely profits from 64-bit architectures especially if large amounts of memory have to be allocated. You’ll simply avoid resource problems. Additional information: See note 1013441(SMP login required) Despite this, MaxDB of course can run with a very small footprint, far below today’s standard pc equipment, for programs that do not afford much resources.
