Should we install SAP BW on the same server running SAP R/3 4.7?

Should we install SAP BW on the same server running SAP R/3 4.7?

I currently have SAP R/3 4.7 installed on one server. Would I need to invest in an additional server to install SAP Business Information Warehouse (SAP BW)?

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It is possible to install SAP R/3 4.7 and SAP BW, but most of the implementations are done on separate servers. It is advisable to separate them due to potential issues that may arise during the implementation process.

This was first published in July 2009