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Set up for success with an ERP upgrade project plan
In this first issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on mastering the five success factors for enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades, choosing the best fit between 'best of breed' business intelligence (BI) an... E-Zine
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Developing a winning SAP BI strategy in SAP BW shops
In this e-book, learn how to develop a solid data warehousing and SAP BI strategy in SAP shops, including tips on better leveraging BW and factors to consider when moving off Bex. E-Book
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E-Book: Getting the most out of SAP BI
In this e-book, readers will get an overview of SAP BI strategy, and get advice on what to do about BEx, BW, and more to develop long-term BI strategies of their own. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your BI investment in an SAP environmen... E-Book
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E-book: Creating an enterprise content management strategy
This expert e-book offers advice on how organizations can apply ECM technology and techniques as well as insight into issues such as how programs can be funded and organized successfully. Learn some of the leading best practices that can help ensure ... E-Book
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SAP Workflow add-ons expand workflow possibilities
Consider integrating add-ons to SAP Workflow to incorporate mobile and provide non-SAP users a way to participate in workflows. Feature
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Seven questions to ask when evaluating SAP Workflow add-on apps
When reviewing third-party applications for SAP Workflow, companies should take into account user and IT experience. Feature
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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage
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Advantages found in big, small systems integrators
While many companies gravitate toward huge implementation service providers for more transformational changes, experts say niche firms can provide many benefits, including industry-specific expertise. Feature
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Yogurt chain, Dow subsidiary plug in SAP Business ByDesign
See how Safechem uses SAP Business ByDesign in a two-tier ERP approach and how Pinkberry uses the same application in a SaaS environment. Feature
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Strategies for SAP ERP integration with other business applications
In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find an introduction to SAP ERP integration with other enterprise software systems. Feature
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SAP Press Chapter Download Library
This collection of SAP Press chapter excerpts has a variety of information covering project management, software and modules, data management, NetWeaver, administration, and development. Tutorial
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SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade planning and strategy
Designing an SAP upgrade stategy is critical to the success of your SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Find out how to decide whether you want a technical upgrade, a functional upgrade or strategic upgrade, as well as how to measure the success of your... Tutorial
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SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade best practices
Learn how to overcome SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 challenges and pitfalls, including how to avoid mistakes during the upgrade process, how to minimize the impact of your ECC 6.0 upgrade on your other software systems and how to prevent upgrade project scope cree... Tutorial
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SAP ERP Central Component (ECC 6.0) upgrade guide
This guide explores best practices for SAP ERP upgrades, and is designed for an SAP ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Learn how to complete an SAP ERP upgrade audit to determine which SAP components you are looking to upgrade and learn how to overcome and add... Tutorial
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SAP announces additional support for Hadoop
SAP announces it is integrating Hadoop with a growing number of SAP analytics and database applications, including SAP HANA, its in-memory database platform. News | 24 Oct 2012
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As more workers roam, pundits tout mobile device management strategy
Companies are allowing employees to work anywhere using mobile devices, but industry watchers say MDM is just one part of a strong overall mobile strategy. News | 13 Aug 2012
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Coke bottler turns to advisory panel for SAP mobile direction
The nation’s largest Coke bottler is developing and refining its mobile strategy with new initiatives, from a mobile advisory board to a program it says identifies “mobile moments.” News | 25 Jun 2012
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Harman listening to SAP EIM for supplier, materials data management
Harman, a maker of consumer and professional-grade electronics, had a master data problem made worse by separate SAP landscapes for each of its three divisions. News | 21 Jun 2012
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SAP Visual Intelligence a promising, but some say limited, first release
The software is a solid first release despite a number of limitations, particularly the fact it only runs on HANA, SAP’s in-memory platform. News | 13 Jun 2012
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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
SearchSAP is at SAP SAPPHIRENOW 2012 covering the latest news about SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage | 16 May 2012
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SAP tells of a future built on in-memory, mobile, and cloud
SAP outlined its cloud strategy at the SapphireNow conference in Orlando. Are customers genuinely interested, or is it just SAP hype? News | 15 May 2012
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Eight stories tell the tale of SAP mobility
From its growing ecosystem to Sybase Afaria, here is a collection of SearchSAP.com stories that clarify what SAP’s evolving mobile roadmap means for customers. News | 02 May 2012
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Gartner names “cool” SAP ecosystem vendors for 2012
From faster batch processing to managing custom ABAP code, Gartner gives its nod to a handful of “cool” -- but largely unknown -- ecosystem vendors that are making life easier for SAP customers. News | 27 Apr 2012
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Are SAP customers in for a hard(er) sell?
SAP’s recent growth streak may be coming at the cost of customer satisfaction. News | 19 Apr 2012
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How to make your SAP upgrade succeed in ten easy steps
An SAP upgrade can be fraught with obstacles. Here are ten steps for taking the hassle out of an SAP upgrade. Tip
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Moving installed SAP systems in zones between hosts in ten minutes
How to move installed SAP systems from one host to another one in about ten minutes. Tip
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Important points for planning a R/3 upgrade project
Mainstream support for SAP R/3 4.6C ended in Dec 2006, and the extended maintenance will end in Dec 2007, so it's important and possibly imperative to upgrade from R/3 4.6. This blog from SAP Developer Network highlights some of the critical factors ... Tip
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Systems management checklist: Software upgrades
Software upgrades are an inevitable part of using technology, and it is likely that even the smallest upgrade will alter your system in some way. Although these changes are simply the price, for example, of security patches or better compatibility, y... Tip
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Upgrading your SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP Edition
SDN contributer Tiest van Gool guides through eight steps to upgrade your NetWeaver 2004s installation from Service Pack (SP) 5 to the most recent version SP8 and/or further when available. Tip
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How to reinstall the Support Package Manager from the command line in SAP Basis
As of SAP Basis 3.0D, Support Packages are delivered to remove errors in important transactions. But what if something goes awry in the installation process? This tip has the solution. Tip
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Go-Live check
Confused about the various checkpoints before and after a Go-Live? This handy tip walks you through the typical process so you know what to expect. Tip
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ROI series: Building a business case for SOA
Read expert advice on how to build a business case for SOA in this tip from NetWeaver, ESA and EAI expert Axel Angeli. Tip
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Go-live tips
Keeping work process documentation current during 'Business Blue Print' and design/build is fundamental. Tip
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Be careful with unreleased functions
A lot of programmers use standard SAP functions for their own custom-made programs. That may prove dangerous. Tip
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When is the right time to upgrade to SAP SCM 7.0?
Expert Jawad Akhtar addresses the recent updates to SAP SCM 7.0 and how to approach an upgrade to the release. Ask the Expert
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Should we upgrade SAP BW if upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0, CRM 7.0?
An SAP user is upgrading from SAP R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0, and from CRM 4.0 to 7.0, and wants to know if the SAP BW system should also be upgraded. Ask the Expert
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Can we get ROI from an SAP upgrade to ECC 6.0?
Does upgrading or enhancing SAP in an ECC6 environment mean lower costs? Read this expert tip to find out. Ask the Expert
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Installing SAP CRM 2007 on Windows x64 VMware with an Oracle database
I am installing SAP CRM 2007 on Windows x64 VMware with an Oracle database. What are the high-level steps and issues involved with an install like this? Ask the Expert
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'Best Practice' add-on problems when upgrading to ECC 6.0
We are currently running SAP R/3 4.7 extension set 1.0 and will upgrade to ECC 6.0. How will the upgrade handle the existing "Best Practice" add-on that we have installed? Is there something special we need to do? Ask the Expert
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Clicking on the SAPGUI logon button brings error message
I'm getting the following error message when I click on the logon button in the SAPGUI. I have already started the service in the management console. The lights turn from gray to yellow to green. Ask the Expert
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SAP R/3 to ERP 6.0: Upgrade the network infrastructure?
What is the value of upgrading the network infrastructure with an SAP migration from R/3 to ERP 6.0? Moving from a client-server architecture to enterprise SOA and browser-based clients, you would think it could put more pressure on the data center ... Ask the Expert
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Using transports from ECC 5.0 to make config changes in 6.0
I just joined an organization that is running both an ECC 5.0 system and a 6.0 system. They are considering using transports from the 5.0 system to make configuration changes in the 6.0 system (and even some workbench items). Ask the Expert
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An SAP BW 3.1 to BI 7.0 upgrade should not take one year
Our company is about to upgrade SAP Business Warehouse 3.1 to SAP Business Intelligence 7.0. Our consultant estimated almost a one year upgrade for just our development system. I don't have a lot of experience with SAP BI, but this doesn't sound righ... Ask the Expert
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Using transports from an ECC 5.0 system for config changes in 6.0
I just joined an organization that is running both an ECC 5.0 system and a 6.0 system. They are considering using transports from the 5.0 system to make configuration changes in the 6.0 system (and even some workbench items). Ask the Expert
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ASAP (AcceleratedSAP)
ASAP (AcceleratedSAP) is a step-by-step methodology for speeding up the implementation of an SAP R/3 system. The components of ASAP, which can be used together or individually, are called accelerators. Definition
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Indigo CIO talks about customizing their SAP Extended Warehouse Management system
When Canada’s largest book retailer decided to ditch its troubled warehouse management system, it decided to go with SAP Extended Warehouse Management over best of breed vendors, even though it meant significant customization. Video
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The benefits and challenges of running SAP in a Linux environment
As customers seek to cut the TCO of running their applications, migrating to the Linux operating system is one option. Discover some of the benefits and challenges of running SAP on Linux. Video
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SAP TechEd: Planning HANA proof-of-concept projects
Harald Reiter, a Deloitte consultant and SAP Mentor, talks about planning and developing SAP HANA proof-of-concept projects. Video
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ASUG's Bridgette Chambers discusses HANA, BOBJ, SAP's CEOs
ASUG's CEO sat down with SearchSAP.com at the annual Sapphire conference to discuss member reaction to HANA, bringing in Business ByDesign and Business Objects customers and the changes she's seen with SAP's new leadership so far. Video
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SAP SCM 7.0: Execution capabilities in TMS and WMS modules
Thinking of a move to SAP SCM 7.0? In this video, learn more about the manufacturing execution-related capabilities in the SAP Transportation Management and Warehouse Management modules. Video
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SAP SCM 7.0: Planning capabilities SAP APO 7.0
Many SAP customers are contemplating a move to SAP APO 7.0. In this video, learn more about its strengths and weaknesses. Video
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SAP SCM 7.0 strengths and weaknesses
Should you upgrade or migrate to SAP SCM 7.0? In this video, Valerian Harris, vice president of Patni Americas, shares his advice on SCM 7.0's strengths and weaknesses. Video
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Getting started with SAP data archiving: Answers to FAQs
Should your organization start thinking about an SAP data archiving project? Get answers to frequently asked questions on the topic from SAP data archiving expert Nick Parkin in this podcast. Podcast
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Abiomed CIO discusses plans for getting more from SAP applications
Sharon Kaiser, CIO, of Danvers, Mass.-based Abiomed, recently discussed the company's plans to get more value from its SAP ERP software in 2010. Kaiser talks about the successes that Abiomed, which implemented SAP ECC 5.0 in June of 2006, has had wit... Video
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Selling used SAP licenses
Matthias Müller-Wolf, a former COO of SAP Germany and a speaker at the recent Sapience conference in Boston, discusses his presentation on selling second hand software licenses in Europe and the possibility for doing the same in the United State... Video
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SAP announces additional support for Hadoop
SAP announces it is integrating Hadoop with a growing number of SAP analytics and database applications, including SAP HANA, its in-memory database platform. News
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As more workers roam, pundits tout mobile device management strategy
Companies are allowing employees to work anywhere using mobile devices, but industry watchers say MDM is just one part of a strong overall mobile strategy. News
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SAP Workflow add-ons expand workflow possibilities
Consider integrating add-ons to SAP Workflow to incorporate mobile and provide non-SAP users a way to participate in workflows. Feature
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Seven questions to ask when evaluating SAP Workflow add-on apps
When reviewing third-party applications for SAP Workflow, companies should take into account user and IT experience. Feature
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Coke bottler turns to advisory panel for SAP mobile direction
The nation’s largest Coke bottler is developing and refining its mobile strategy with new initiatives, from a mobile advisory board to a program it says identifies “mobile moments.” News
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Harman listening to SAP EIM for supplier, materials data management
Harman, a maker of consumer and professional-grade electronics, had a master data problem made worse by separate SAP landscapes for each of its three divisions. News
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SAP Visual Intelligence a promising, but some say limited, first release
The software is a solid first release despite a number of limitations, particularly the fact it only runs on HANA, SAP’s in-memory platform. News
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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
SearchSAP is at SAP SAPPHIRENOW 2012 covering the latest news about SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage
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SAP tells of a future built on in-memory, mobile, and cloud
SAP outlined its cloud strategy at the SapphireNow conference in Orlando. Are customers genuinely interested, or is it just SAP hype? News
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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage
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Whether you're looking at a full NetWeaver upgrade or an SAP ERP technical upgrade, find information that can help you with SAP implementations and SAP upgrades. Learn how to create a timetable for an upgrade and how to avoid downtime during the upgrade.