The architecture of SAP Web Application Server can be separated into 5 areas:
The SAP NetWeaver AS can accept multiple forms of authentication:
The SAP NetWeaver Application Server's connectivity layer supports HTTPS which is required for encrypted communications via Secure Sockets Layer. It is possible to enable SSL using the SAP Cryptographic Library.2 If a company is running with traditional SAP systems that only uses RFC and DIAG protocols, Secure Network Communications is required for encrypted communications as well3
Configuring SAP Web AS ABAP to Accept Logon Tickets from the J2EE Engine http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_04/helpdata/EN/61/42897de269cf44b35f9395978cc9cb/frameset.htm ↩
Enabling SSL in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server https://cw.sdn.sap.com/cw/docs/DOC-27593?treeid=DOC-8319 ↩
Secure Network Communications http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/EN/4f/992d65446d11d189700000e8322d00/content.htm ↩