SAP NetWeaver For Dummies


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Imagine that it’s the 1950s, and you are in charge of developing the U. S. interstate system. There are countless roads already in use. The system can go in numerous different directions. Where do you begin? Starting to transform your business with SAP NetWeaver is that daunting. NetWeaver is both an application platform and an integration platform. It integrates your current IT systems to enable portals, collaboration, data management, and development environments. To grasp the complexities and possibilities of SAP ASAP, dig in with SAP NetWeaver For Dummies and explore: MySAP Business Suite SAP Enterprise Planning Resource (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and more Mobile Infrastructure that performs like a universal translator for mobile interfaces, including laptops, wireless phones, and PDAs Master Data Management, including using the content consolidation technique to “clean up” data, master data harmonization to distribute it, and central master data management to maintain a data repository Web Application Service and NetWeaver Developer Studio—tools that let you integrate and create your own customized applications Written by Dan Woods, former CTO of The Street.com and CapitalThinking, and Jeffrey Word, the Director of Technology Strategy for SAP, this guide features real-life stories from businesses and examples of typical uses to help you cut through the complexities and get up and running. It includes a CD-ROM with: Detailed white papers and product overviews Stores from customers using SAP NetWeaver today Demos that show SAP NetWeaver in action A directory of resources for additional information Like that interstate system, SAP NetWeaver doesn’t have to be integrated all at once. You choose the applications that have the most potential to benefit your company’s operations and bottom line. SAP NetWeaver For Dummies even gives you recommendations for rolling it out and suggests practical ways to get started and get quick returns on your SAP investment. Then you’re going full-speed ahead on the road to success!




SAP GRC For Dummies


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Governance, risk, and compliance—these three big letters can add up to one giant headache. But GRC doesn't have to be a boil on your corporate behind. SAP GRC For Dummies untangles the web of regulations that confronts your company and introduces you to software solutions the not only keep you in compliance, but also make your whole enterprise stronger. This completely practical guide starts with a big-picture look and GRC and explains how it can help your organization grow. You'll find out why these regulations were enacted; what you can do to ensure compliance; and how compliance can help you prevent fraud, bolster your corporate image, and envision and execute the best possible corporate strategy. This all-business handbook will help you: Understand the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Control access effectively Color your company a greener shade of green Source or sell goods internationally Keep your employees safe and healthy Ensure that data is kept secret and private Manage information flow in all directions Enhance your public image through sustainability reporting Use GRC as the basis for a powerful new corporate strategy Complete with enlightening lists of best practices for successful GRC implementation and conducting global trade, this book also puts you in touch with thought leadership Web sights where you can deepen your understanding of GRC-based business strategies. You can't avoid dealing with GRC, but you can make the most of it with a little help from SAP GRC For Dummies.




The Complete Guide to SAP NetWeaver Portal


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If you are a consultant, administrator, or developer who works with SAP NetWeaver Portal, this book is an invaluable resource. Starting with the blueprint phase of an installation through to the go-live and support phases, The Complete Guide to SAP NetWeaver Portal discusses topics relevant for installation, configuration, implementation, development, and administration. This one-stop guide is full of step-by-step instructions and detailed screenshots, and will teach you everything you need to know about working with SAP NetWeaver Portal.




SAP Basis Administration Handbook, NetWeaver Edition


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Implement a powerful end-to-end SAP administration solution Get peak performance from your SAP ERP infrastructure using the detailed implementation, maintenance, and support information in this comprehensive resource. SAP Basis Administration Handbook, NetWeaver Edition delivers integrated management strategies covering both ABAP and Java stacks. Discover how to deploy components, accurately size throughout, configure Oracle databases, back up your system, and repair performance problems. Career trends, certification requirements, and marketable SAP Basis skills are also discussed in this practical guide. Essential Skills for SAP Professionals: Plan, prepare, and install SAP NetWeaver Application Server Set up, configure, and troubleshoot Java and ABAP stacks Establish server infrastructure and efficiently balance workloads Incorporate transport management and software logistics Resolve performance issues and startup problems Access SAP support infrastructure through SAP Service Marketplace Manage and back up Oracle databases using BR*TOOLS Perform system copies, stack upgrades, and OS/DB migrations




Understanding SAP NetWeaver Identity Management


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When considering an identity management solution for your business, it can be difficult to figure out what your options are. This book teaches you everything you need to know to understand what SAP NetWeaver IdM is, what it can do for your business, and whether it is the right fit for you. You ll learn everything from functionality and integration to project management issues and scenarios. Business Scenarios Learn how IdM can help your business, including complying with legal regulations, minimizing risk, and reducing cost through automation. Overview of SAP NetWeaver Master SAP NetWeaver s technical platform by understanding the components needed for installing and operating SAP NetWeaver IdM. SAP NetWeaver IdM Architecture Explore the underlying architecture of SAP NetWeaver IdM to help you manage identities and their authorizations in SAP and non-SAP system landscapes. Successful Implementation in Your Business Discover how to successfully implement a project, and avoid organizational pitfalls and overly complex processes.Project Procedures and Case Studies Find expert advice and two extensive real-life case studies that illustrate real-world challenges, best practices, and success strategies.




Efficient SAP NetWeaver BI Implementation and Project Management


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This book helps you navigate past a wide range of potential pitfalls to ensure a largely problem-free BW implementation. Using a lessons-learned approach, the author highlights critical BW project-related issues from the start of an implementation to the end. Readers discover how to eliminate problems before they occur, by preparing for them from the outset. Learn about common BW mistakes, find out how to avoid them and understand how successful BW projects can be executed. Readers of this comprehensive reference get unparalleled advice to run your BW project efficiently, while circumventing major delays and common stumbling blocks. In addition, you'll benefit from the experience of others via sample documents such as review checklists, communications documents, and landscape and architecture documents. This book is highly valuable for those implementing BI NetWeaver 2004s (7.0) as well as 3.x.




SAP NetWeaver BI Integrated Planning for Finance


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his practical reference introduces you to the BI Integrated Planning tool, an integral part of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s platform. Avoid spending countless hours researching the various options available in the BI Integrated Planning tool - as all the resources you need are right here in this convenient guide. Readers learn how best to configure, develop, and manage a planning application, plus much more. The authors take you on a journey, the goal of which is to make BI Integrated Planning for Finance more accessible. Real-world, practical examples help you learn vital concepts via a step-by-step, easy-to-understand approach. You'll quickly enhance your understanding of the importance of planning and then leverage that knowledge to build a complete financial planning application using SAP BI Integrated Planning. The highly-detailed examples help you develop a deeper understanding of the various features and allow you the opportunity to then reproduce them in your own environment, showing you firsthand how the BI Integrated Planning tool really works. Plus, readers also get expert guidance on the fundamentals of developing their own custom financial planning applications.Whether you're a functional analyst, a consultant, a business manager or a developer, this book goes beyond the basics to help you build world class planning applications in support of your organization's most important business processes.




Efficient SAP NetWeaver BW Implementation and Upgrade Guide


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The challenges facing BW projects can be cultural, political, technical, or fiscal in nature. This book helps you navigate past a wide range of potential pitfalls to ensure a largely problem-free BW implementation or upgrade. Learn about common BW mistakes, find out how to avoid them, and understand how successful BW projects can be executed. In addition, you ll benefit from sample documents that can be used in your project, including review checklists, communications documents, and landscape and architecture documents. The SAP NetWeaver BW Project Lifecycle Gain a practical understanding of what s involved in a typical SAP NetWeaver BW implementation, with an emphasis on the pitfalls and how to avoid them. Defining an Implementation Strategy Know the important questions to answer before starting any SAP NetWeaver BW project to ensure your project is planned, organized, and implemented as efficiently as possible. Preparing for Go-Live and the Go-Live Process Learn about the cut-over tasks associated with go-live and how proper planning can minimize stress and provide resources and escalation in the event of issues.After SAP NetWeaver BW Go-Live Discover the typical project responsibilities after go-live and the challenges faced in this phase of the project lifecycle. Enhance Quality: The Six Sigma Way Get an introduction to a few basic Six Sigma methodologies that can be used to enhance data quality.




SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 Administrator's Guide


Book Description

Don't just manage? Excel at managing your master data with SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 using this book and eBook.




SAP Netweaver(r) Process Integration


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If you're looking for a comprehensive learning resource that will guide you in the development of interfaces using SAP NetWeaver PI, then you've come to the right place. Whether you're an experienced developer looking to transition your skills or a novice developer trying to establish your career, you'll find that this book provides you with everything you need to get started with SAP NetWeaver PI. This book was written by developers, for developers. Each topic is covered with a balanced approach that combines conceptual theory with practical examples. Along the way, you'll find plenty of illustrations and code samples that will help you get started right away with your own developments. Within the book, you'll find detailed information about core development topics in SAP NetWeaver PI as well as some complementary Internet-based technologies that go hand-in-hand with modern interface development.