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New Community Developer License is available
Mario Herger SAP Employee Active Contributor Silver: 500-1,499 points
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Posted on Jan. 20, 2010 08:00 AM in ABAP, Code Exchange, Composition Environment (CE), SAP NetWeaver Platform, University Alliances Message Board
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We mentioned it in former blogs, now the license is here: a new license for development tools provided with SAP NetWeaver: SAP Community Developer Edition. The software with the new license is provided in the Downloads section of the SDN for SAP NetWeaver ABAP and for SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment. Whenever you download the tools from today on, the new license is attached and it grants you more rights than the old test & evaluation license.

Here are some highlights of what the new license allows (some of them will become important as soon as we also move code exchange from the closed beta phase to public availability in Q1/2010):

  • it's free of charge
  • test and evaluate SAP NetWeaver and develop and share your add-on prototypes on code exchange
  • the license doesn’t expire
  • the license grants you rights to consume APIs (such as enterprise services and BAPIs) to build your add-on prototypes
  • the code that you develop remains your code
  • SDN users license and use the software as individuals

So far those rights weren’t granted with the old test & evaluation license. To learn more, visit the FAQ in the Code Exchange wiki.

Just go ahead, check the links in the Downloads section to accept the new license and use the software under the extended terms. If you have any questions feel free to post them here.

Here are the links:

Mario Herger  Active Contributor Silver: 500-1,499 points is driving innovative communities inside and outside SAP.

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  • Time limited version or missleading statements
    2011-11-08 08:45:12 Reto Rindlisbacher Business Card [Reply]

    Dear Mario,


    There were already several discussions about the free and unlimited developer licencse.


    Unfortunately neither the questions nor the answers were as clear that I now know what I have to do to get a free developer edition of ABAP WebAS which is not time limited.


    I am from Switzerland and I would like to get the actual version of WebAS ABAP for a 32bit Windows System. So I chose “SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP 7.02 SP6 32-bit Developer Edition”.


    Before download I read the licence information carefully and I found this text: “SAP DEVELOPERS NETWORK - SAP 90 DAYS EVALUATION LICENSE (LOAN-) AGREEMENT for all countries except USA and Canada” which tells me that this version is only made for 90 days.


    I also tried to follow the link https://service.sap.com/sap/bc/bsp/spn/minisap/minisap.htm. Also there I found the statement “Please fill out the form below using that key and a 90-day license should be emailed to you within minutes.“ on that page which implies for me that the licence is granted only for 90 days.
    Could you please bring light into this matter.
    If there is a version which fits my requirements please attach the direct download link. If other steps have to be taken please write them down step by step.
    I guess you would not only help me but a lot of other community members with further explanation.


    Best Regards,
    Reto

  • Community Developer License download
    2010-02-05 05:49:00 Pasquale De Angelis Business Card [Reply]

    Inside sap.com/minisap request page i don't found a link to download the Community Developer license.


    Thanks

    • Community Developer License download
      2010-02-05 14:50:56 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

      The blog never mentions this type of license for minisap. It is in the downloads section of the SDN and only for development tools delivered with SAP NetWeaver.
      • Community Developer License download
        2010-02-06 00:27:59 Pasquale De Angelis Business Card [Reply]

        Hi Mario,


        i have downloaded Developer Editon from SDN download page , the index.htm file contained in the root directory shows the following license info:


        SAP NetWeaver 7.01 SR1 ABAP Trial Version


        License


        The license of this trial version is for evaluation purposes only and does not allow commercial use.


        The TRIAL license is valid for 4 weeks. Please check http://www.sap.com/minisap for updates on the licensing model.


        Please refer to www.sap.com for more information about commercially available editions of SAP NetWeaver.


        I am doing something wrong ?


        Thanks

        • Community Developer License download
          2010-02-07 07:05:29 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

          Hi Pasquale,


          as you can read in the other comments to this Blog the actual download files where not changed yet. The license that apply to the download is the license that you can read and accept when clicking the "Download Now" button.


          Best regards
          Gregor

  • Business Objects Community
    2010-02-05 00:22:29 James Bayly Business Card [Reply]

    Hello,
    I've been suggesting this to BusObj at all possible opportunities, but now SAP has a community edition do you think there is any chance they will release a Business Objects edition?


    Ideally something like a MSDN subscription for Business Objects tools and SAP would be so helpful for consultants who need to get to grips with the product and features.


    Thanks
    James

  • Netweaver DEV License on ECC
    2010-02-03 12:03:19 Phil Soady Business Card [Reply]

    I listened to the PODcast, but it doesnt really address my questions.


    How can an ISV get license for development purposes that allows them buy an ECC not just NETWEAVER system and build add-ons.


    What if you want to build a full application that is more tightly coupled than Ent Services.


    Im looking for a license so I can buy an ECC ,
    with a developer license and sell ABAP code.


    I cant find license that recognises IP for ABAP code developed on an A1S system.


    Should I be able to buy A1s system ECC with a single Netweaver dev license (no prod use of ECC)


    What if I want to sell code, and not use the code exchange?


    • Netweaver DEV License on ECC
      2010-02-05 17:35:56 John Soden Business Card [Reply]

      hi Phil


      It used to be possible to get a development subscription that gave you the software and a namespace, was cheap and you were able to market your code - unfortunately, it was only available in Germany and the US (not for we Australians). This would have been perfect for my requirements but I was waiting for it to be released to other countries. I went to the site this morning and was disappointed to find that it is no longer available ! (http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/shop/developmentpack)


      Mario - do you have any insights into this, will there be a replacement ?


      thanks john

      • Netweaver DEV License on ECC
        2010-02-08 10:56:03 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

        Yes, this was the NetWeaver Subscription license. It will be replaced with a new Non-partner license. Ulrich Berlinghof is the person to ask.
        And here is a link to a matrix comparing those licenses: http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=156697029
    • Netweaver DEV License on ECC
      2010-02-03 14:13:28 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

      Hi,


      This license is for free and only gives you access to some development tools delivered with SAP, and you can develop and share iton code exchange, but not sell it.


      So what you want is a totally different license.
      First, you need to buy a license (like subscription, become a partner of buy a regular NW developer license from SAP's sales team)
      Second, you need to either buy a developer license for an ERP or get access to an ERP system through a hosted provider, like is offered by SAP's Integration and Certification Center http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/icc


      About sales contact I don't know, but starting points should be http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/partnership and www.sap.com. The colleagues from the Partnership program will also be able to tell you more about the IP that you create and what licenses there are.


      Servus


      Mario

  • License without new installation
    2010-01-26 21:23:45 Trin sic Business Card [Reply]

    Hello,


    is it possible to get only the community developer license. I have installed a the 30-days trial version and want to import the new license without reinstalling a new NWDS.


    Thanks for your help.

    • License without new installation
      2010-01-26 22:03:46 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

      Yes, that's possible. I added that to the FAQ: http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=160858342


      Servus


      Mario

      • License without new installation
        2010-02-02 10:50:56 Sivapratap Gurijala Business Card [Reply]

        Why the developer license key installation is restricted to Window XP SP2 only, instead of allowing for SP3 also. Because most of the laptops are preinstalled with SP3 these days. Please help in this regard.
      • License without new installation
        2010-01-27 00:02:26 John Soden Business Card [Reply]

        hi Mario


        I cant quite follow your instructions in the FAQ - how do you accept the new license without downloadin g the software? (I cant see any links)


        thanks john

        • License without new installation
          2010-01-27 00:14:11 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

          Hi John,


          AFAI understand it, you go to the Download Section, click on SAP NetWeaver Main Release Downloads -> SAP NetWeaver 7.01 SR1 SP3 ABAP Developer Edition -> Click here for download -> Select the download and klick the button "I agree - download selected file". You can cancel the download then directly.


          Best regards
          Gregor

          • License without new installation
            2010-01-27 01:48:32 John Soden Business Card [Reply]

            thanks Gregor


            I've now tried that, should I get a .txt file with license details for installation (like you do when updating the trial license) - there are no files in my download directory after cancelling


            john

            • License without new installation
              2010-01-27 02:34:17 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

              Hi John,


              you don't get any text downloaded. You have to read the license in the text box above the "I agree - download selected file" button. When you click the button I think SAP will save this in your SCN Profile that you have accepted this license.


              Best regards
              Gregor

              • License without new installation
                2010-01-27 03:02:49 John Soden Business Card [Reply]

                hi Gregor


                ok - thanks, I was assuming I'd need to install a new license in my NSP system as the current trial license has an expiry date.


                john

                • Vista
                  2010-01-23 13:14:08 Ravikanth Tunuguntla Business Card [Reply]

                  Hi Mario,


                  Do we have any compatible versions for Vista?
                  The current ones are only for XP.


                  Regards,
                  Ravikanth

                • Problems with download...
                  2010-01-22 13:24:41 Renato Linhares Business Card [Reply]

                  I am trying to download the developer edition, but I keep getting the error message:


                  "Unfortunately we have trouble completing your download request. Please contact sdn@sap.com for further support."


                  I sent an email to sdn@sap.com and someone from SAP Network Team replied quickly saying that "The appropriate parties have been notified". However, I am still waiting to hear from the "appropriate parties"...


                  Any suggestions?


                  Regards,
                  Renato

                  • RE: Problems with download...
                    2010-01-23 15:27:52 Renato Linhares Business Card [Reply]

                    Update:


                    I was able to download with Firefox 3.6 on Mac OS X Version 10.6.2


                    The previous failed attempts were with IE 6 and Firefox 3.5 on Windows XP.


                    Regards,
                    Renato

                • new license for old products?
                  2010-01-21 03:58:11 Mark Teichmann Business Card [Reply]

                  Hi Mario,


                  I eagerly awaited this new license but I am a bit disappointed that you start offering it for a rather old version of CE (7.1 SR3). I think most of the developers out here are innovative people that want to try out and learn new things. So where is the problem in offering CE 7.20 with the new license? It cannot be a technical one because if it is stable enough for ramp up than it will shurely be good enough for a developer edition.


                  Anyway, I am still happy that this new license is offered and I will continue waiting until a 7.20 version will be here :-)

                • a couple of questions
                  2010-01-20 18:57:03 John Soden Business Card [Reply]

                  hi Mario


                  if I already have the trial edition do I need to download and install the developer edition or can I just upgrade my licence?


                  is it possible to get your own namespace with the developer edition?


                  thanks john

                  • a couple of questions
                    2010-01-20 23:24:18 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

                    Hi John,


                    I need to clarify the right path to "upgrade" from trial to the new community developer license.


                    For ABAP yes, if you share the code on code exchange. See also the answer in the FAQ. We will have our own code exchange namespace where we will assign subnames for the projects.
                    We are still working on the exact details and the process to apply for a namespace, so please be patient.


                    Mario

                • What's an Add-on
                  2010-01-20 09:01:52 Daniel McWeeney Business Card [Reply]

                  One of the things not spelled out in the FAQ is what is an add-on. A couple very important Qs make mention of it but I couldn't find the exact definition anywhere:
                  "What types of software can I put on code exchange?" ( http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=145721564 )
                  "Why are projects limited to add-ons?" ( http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=145721571 )


                  -d

                  • What's an Add-on
                    2010-01-20 23:09:30 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

                    Hi Mario,


                    a detailed definition of what an Add-On is would be really handy. As you might know I've written an extension to Dan's ZAKE (ABAP Make) which I call ZAKE_SVN. It utilizes SAPLink and a command line SVN client. Would that be an allowed use of the new Developer License?


                    Best regards
                    Gregor

                    • There is no plain text
                      2010-10-04 09:47:36 Stephan Heinberg Business Card [Reply]

                      Gregor,
                      I like ZAKE_SVN. But from my point of view, the basic design error of SAPLink was never fixed: It handles XML files not as binary files, so the text code page of the SAP GUI is taken.
                      So SAPLink is not a universal import/export tool for the SAP Repository, but has certain limitations. I opened an issue once, but it looks like the main tool is not maintained.


                      Thanks anyway for ZAKE_SVN,
                      Stephan

                      • There is no plain text
                        2010-10-05 00:12:52 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

                        Hi Stephan,


                        would be great if you could provide a patch for this issue. Please let me know the issue number from http://code.google.com/p/saplink/issues/list.


                        Best regards
                        Gregor

                • Regarding installation
                  2010-01-20 08:56:47 Ritin Jain Business Card [Reply]

                  Hi Mario,


                  Thanks for the Good News!
                  Just one question will I be able to install these developer edition on Windows 7 64 bit operating system.


                  Many Thanks!


                  Regards,
                  Ritin Jain

                  • Regarding installation
                    2010-01-20 09:08:53 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

                    Hi,


                    As the software is not different, you can consult the Product Availability Matrix (PAM) under http://service.sap.com/pam if it's available under your configuration (OS, DB,...)
                    (The link o the PAM can actually be found in the license)


                    Servus


                    Mario

                    • Regarding installation
                      2010-01-20 23:03:05 Gregor Wolf Business Card [Reply]

                      Hi Mario,


                      unfortunately the PAM is not very helpful in the case of the Developer Editions. In the PAM you only find the officially supported which only run on Server Operating systems. You will never find a client OS like Window 7 or Vista for the Server Instance supported there.


                      The main question the I have is: When will there be a Developer Edition of NetWeaver ABAP 7.02 and 7.20. I hope that will come synchronous to the release to Ramp-Up.


                      Best regards
                      Gregor

                      • Regarding installation
                        2010-01-20 23:27:35 Mario Herger SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

                        Hi Gregor,


                        I cannot answer that, as I am not member of a product teams and am not familiar with their product roadmap and strategy. As far as I know the PAM is the official reference and yes: server versions are listed there.
                        Perhaps somebody else knows more.


                        Mario

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