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6. What is the Enterprise Service Bus?
Learn the response to the sixth question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on ESB or the enterprise service bus. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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15. Which statement holds true for SAP XI?
Learn the response to the final question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on XI and how it relates to ESA. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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4. What is EDA?
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14. Which of the following is true for Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)?
Learn the response to the fourteenth question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on Business Activity Monitoring, or BAM, and Business Process Management, or BPM. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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Quiz: ESA, XI and the new era of integration
Need to get up to speed with ESA and SAP XI? These days it's important for all SAP professionals to understand SOA, the ESA initiative and also how SAP XI can work for you. NetWeaver guru Axel Angeli and Lynton Grice have joined forces to test your k... Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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13. Which can provide business modeling capabilities in SAP NetWeaver BPM?
Learn the response to the thirteenth question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on SAP NetWeaver and BPM. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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12. What can you use to exchange data via XML with SAP R/3?
Learn the response to the twelfth answer in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on exchanging data via XML with SAP R/3. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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Answers to a SearchSAP.com quiz: ESA, XI and the new era of integration
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7. Which of the following can be considered "EAI best practices"?
Learn the response to the seventh question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on the EAI environment and best practices. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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2. Which of the following is not necessarily part of a modern EAI technology?
Learn the response to the second question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive XI quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on EAI technology. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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SAP TechEd 2011 Special Report
The SAP TechEd 2011 IT conference guide highlights the latest news and events from the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas. Special Report | 12 Sep 2011
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With NetWeaver PI's future unclear, don't use it for strategic projects, Gartner says
SAP hasn't clarified a product roadmap for NetWeaver PI, and a number of factors, the most recent of which is the vendor's SOALogix acquisition, have led Gartner to believe there may not be one. Article | 13 Jan 2010
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The top SAP advice from the experts in 2009
Curious what other SAP customers are looking for advice on? Check out the most popular expert answers of 2009. Article | 23 Dec 2009
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NetWeaver PI 7.1 easier to implement than earlier versions, SAP says
NetWeaver executive Sanjay Chikarmane discusses SAP application integration and the improvements in SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 in this interview. Article | 09 Sep 2009
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Bucking the economic trend, HSBC embarks on NetWeaver PI project
SOA-type projects aren't in too many budgets these days, but HSBC is pursuing one with SAP NetWeaver process integration (PI) that it hopes will improve the customer experience. Article | 18 Dec 2008
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SAP slips in integration-centric BPM market
SAP is no longer a leader in integration-centric BPM, according to a recent Forrester study. More stringent SOA requirements and exchange infrastructure issues caused SAP to lag. Article | 03 Jan 2007
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Informatica cleans up with Similarity Systems buy
Informatica, a data integration software provider, today purchased data quality vendor Similarity Systems for approximately $55 million. News | 30 Jan 2006
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Raytheon executives accept SAP XI pitch
A senior level IT manager at Raytheon said it took convincing, but executives have approved a plan to implement SAP's exchange infrastructure across all the company's divisions to handle integration issues. Article | 04 Oct 2005
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SAP pros flock to SAP XI discussion
SAP pros are beginning integration projects with SAP Exchange Infrastructure, while other firms are considering the new technology. Article | 30 Sep 2005
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NetWeaver integration moving toward more critical apps
Wily Technology, a firm working closely with SAP to monitor NetWeaver implementations says early adopters are beginning to port more critical applications onto the platform. Article | 24 Aug 2005
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XI: Search through the payload of a message... without TREX!
Are you wading through thousands of messages in XI searching for the the one you want? This short ABAP based search engine will give you the speed boost you need. Tip
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Using Folders in PI 7.1
Folders are introduced with the development tools in NW PI 7.1. Learn the pros and cons of using folders in PI 7.1 to organize projects and interfaces. Tip
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SAP XI - Event based message triggering with dependencies
In this scenario, two interfaces to a legacy system to ECC (Enterprise Central Component) were interdependent. That is, mapping for interface B cannot start unless interface A has been successfully completed. Mapping for interface B uses RFC lookup a... Tip
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Configuring the JDBC Connector Service to perform database lookups
Need to activate the JDBC Connector Service in SAP XI? This SDN posting offers a how-to guide with illustrations and descriptions of the configuration steps, offering more detail on some steps that are missing from the standard how-to guide. Tip
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EAI primer for SAP XI and middleware technologies
Are you confused about enterprise application integration technology as it pertains to SAP? This blog post from SAP Developer Network will set you straight, offering an in-depth explanation of the history of the technology and what it can do. Tip
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A business case for integrating SAP BI and XI, part two
This two-part article presents a hypothetical business case to demonstrate a need for integration of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) and SAP Business Intelligence (BI). Part two discusses the solution and its strengths and drawbacks. Tip
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A business case for integrating SAP BI and XI, part one
In this two-part article, we present a hypothetical business case to demonstrate a need for integration of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) and SAP Business Intelligence (BI). Part one presents the scenario. Tip
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ALE Scenario Development Guide for SAP XI
In this thorough introduction to ALE development, SDN contributor Kevin William introduces ALE configuration and various ALE scenarios. Tip
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How to use SAP's Web AS J2EE JMS Queue in Exchange Infrastructure
This tip by SDN contributor William Li steps through how to create JMS queues you can use for XI scenarios with J2EE Visual Adminstrator without having to license MQSeries or SonicMQ. Tip
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Ajax everywhere: Which framework to choose?
Writing and debugging Ajax, a JavaScript- and XML-driven development technique, can be difficult. In this tip, an expert introduces several frameworks like Prototype and Scriptaculous, to ease programming issues. Tip
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How to be a self-taught NetWeaver and ABAP expert
I have been a Java developer for last 9 years, so I am familiar with SOA using JEE technologies. I want to teach myself SAP NetWeaver. Can you suggest a way to do this? Ask the Expert
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An ABAP user wants to learn XI
I am an ABAP user with almost two years of experience. I would like to be trained in the area of SAP XI. I have basic Java with web application knowledge. How is the XI market? What should I do? Ask the Expert
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What are the benefits of EAI?
A reader wants to know the benefits of EAI. Ask the Expert
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Is Netweaver EP/XI suitable for a software engineer
I was a software engineer for 2 years. I worked with Java, JSP, servlets etc. Presently I am in a non-IT field. I wish to switch to the IT field again but involving SAP this time. Do do you think Netweaver EP/XI would be suitable for me as I have a J... Ask the Expert
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Automate the process of uploading catalogs using XI
In mySAP ERP 2004 there is a Self-Service Procurement (Classic Scenario) included. In our project we want to automate the process of uploading catalogs (both XML and CSV) to CCM using XI. Will the "UploadCatalogue" scenario delivered by SAP be suffic... Ask the Expert
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Best career path for a pro with .NET experience
I have been working with .NET for the past three years. I am thinking of either selecting NetWeaver (XI and EP) or SAP BW. Ask the Expert
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Is it wise to convert to an SAP NetWeaver EP/XI career from a Java/J2EE background?
I have approximately 2 years of experience with Java/J2EE. Recently I received a job offer from a company, but the work will include SAP NetWeaver EP and XI. Is it wise to shift from Java to SAP NetWeaver based on this information? Ask the Expert
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Parsing MQ message data to interface with XI
How does this work if the data string contains no carriage returns? Axel Angeli offers some pointers. Ask the Expert
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Best NetWeaver component to add to SAP XI
Expert Jon Reed offers some helpful suggestions to an SAP XI pro hoping to learn one more SAP NetWeaver component. Ask the Expert
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Strings in 'RFC_RAD_TABLE_ENTRIES from VBA' code example
Axel Angeli explains why a function call isn't working in a code sample submitted by a SearchSAP.com member. Ask the Expert
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SAP Integration Adapter
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SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI)
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SAP Integration Server
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SAP Integration Repository
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SAP Netweaver PI overview
SAP has reintroduced SAP NetWeaver XI as SAP NetWeaver PI, which serves as the integration engine for SAP's implementation of SOA middleware. Podcast
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SAP TechEd 2011 Special Report
The SAP TechEd 2011 IT conference guide highlights the latest news and events from the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas. Special Report
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Application security for SAP NetWeaver PI
In this book chapter excerpt, you'll find an introduction to the functions of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI). In addition, you'll learn about the risks and controls involved in SAP NetWeaver PI's application security. Feature
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Configuring and monitoring NetWeaver PI RFC-to-file transfers
In this book chapter excerpt, find a walkthrough to configuring data in a NetWeaver PI RFC-to-file transfer. Read tips for monitoring the process and learn alternative ABAP mapping strategies. Feature
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Getting started with NetWeaver RFC to PI data transfers
Data integration in SAP NetWeaver PI can be a complex process. In this book chapter excerpt, you'll find out how to use ABAP programs to transfer master data via the RFC adapter to the PI system. You'll learn the basic principles of this process and ... Feature
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With NetWeaver PI's future unclear, don't use it for strategic projects, Gartner says
SAP hasn't clarified a product roadmap for NetWeaver PI, and a number of factors, the most recent of which is the vendor's SOALogix acquisition, have led Gartner to believe there may not be one. Article
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The top SAP advice from the experts in 2009
Curious what other SAP customers are looking for advice on? Check out the most popular expert answers of 2009. Article
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NetWeaver PI 7.1 easier to implement than earlier versions, SAP says
NetWeaver executive Sanjay Chikarmane discusses SAP application integration and the improvements in SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 in this interview. Article
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SAP Netweaver PI overview
SAP has reintroduced SAP NetWeaver XI as SAP NetWeaver PI, which serves as the integration engine for SAP's implementation of SOA middleware. Podcast
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Bucking the economic trend, HSBC embarks on NetWeaver PI project
SOA-type projects aren't in too many budgets these days, but HSBC is pursuing one with SAP NetWeaver process integration (PI) that it hopes will improve the customer experience. Article
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How to be a self-taught NetWeaver and ABAP expert
I have been a Java developer for last 9 years, so I am familiar with SOA using JEE technologies. I want to teach myself SAP NetWeaver. Can you suggest a way to do this? Ask the Expert
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About SAP PI-XI
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP PI), formerly SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI), is SAP's enterprise application integration (EAI) software. The SAP PI middleware solution, or integration broker, exchanges information among a company's internal software and systems and those of external suppliers. The central component of SAP PI is the SAP Integration Server.