What happens when starting the software
zapAudit and zapCash are big data web applications designed to facilitate data extraction and analysis. To comprehend what happens when starting the software, it's essential to delve into the underlying processes and communication channels.
Key Aspects of Software Startup
- The software operates as a background process on an application server.
- It should be noted that as long as the application server is running, users can access the application through a web browser.
- The applications can be accessed via a browser using URLs such as:
- zapAudit: http://localhost:9001/zapAudit/login.jsf
- zapCash: http://localhost:9002/zapCash/login.jsf
- It allows for flexibility, as the software can be run on a local PC/laptop or a designated server, identified by its IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.1:9001/zapAudit/login.jsf).
- Only a single instance of the software can be run simultaneously to maintain system integrity.
- Communication from clients' browsers to the zapliance application server occurs through HTTP.
- For communication with SAP, the software utilizes the SAP Java Connector.
- Extracted data is stored locally, either in the default installation folder or a user-selected workspace folder.
- The software does not necessitate an internet connection for regular functioning. However, a connection to the SAP server is mandatory during the data extraction process.
- To activate a project, users must input a challenge key on the zapliance website.
- Users should ensure that their firewall settings permit smooth communication between the application server and the SAP server. Blocking this connection can hinder the software's functionality.