From zero to SAP — install, configure, and run your personal SAP system using Docker and a virtual machine

What you'll learn

Create and configure a VirtualBox VM with Linux for SAP installation

Set up networking and connect to your VM using PuTTY

Install and configure Docker to run the SAP ABAP trial system

Install and set up SAP GUI to access your SAP system

Apply and update the free SAP trial license (3-month renewal)

Install, troubleshoot and run your own SAP ABAP trial system step by step

Requirements

No SAP or Linux knowledge is required — everything is explained step by step.

You will need a computer with internet access.

Free RAM: 16 GB minimum, 25 GB practical, 32 GB recommended.

Description

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.Have you ever wanted to explore SAP, but felt blocked by expensive servers, complicated installations, or scattered tutorials? This course solves all of that by showing you how to set up your very own SAP ABAP trial system — right on your personal computer.Step by step, we'll go through everything you need: creating a virtual machine, installing Linux, setting up Docker, and running SAP in a containerized environment. You'll learn not only how to install SAP, but also how to connect via SAP GUI, apply your developer license, and manage your system just like in real-world scenarios.This course is designed for complete beginners — no SAP or Linux knowledge required. All steps are explained clearly, with practical demonstrations you can follow along. By the end, you'll have a fully functional SAP trial system that you can start exploring, whether you are a student, developer, or aspiring SAP consultant.What you will learn:Set up a virtual machine and install LinuxConfigure SSH access with PuTTYInstall Docker and pull the official SAP ABAP trial imageStart and manage your SAP system inside a Docker containerInstall SAP GUI and connect to your systemRenew and apply the free SAP developer licenseStart your SAP journey today and gain real, hands-on experience without costly infrastructure.

Overview

Section 1: Install & Run your own SAP from Scratch

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Environment Setup for SAP Practice

Lecture 3 Install docker

Lecture 4 Install SAP

Lecture 5 Install SAP GUI & Log In for the First Time

Lecture 6 SAP License Renewal & System Control

Lecture 7 Hands-On: System Health & first ABAP

IT students or career changers curious about SAP,Beginners who want to start learning SAP from scratch,SAP administrators who want to practice system setup,SAP programmers who need their own system to train on