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Chapter 5: 'Upgrading to SAP R/3 Enterprise'
Upgrading to R/3 Enterprise is not necessarily a complex or critical project, but it should be treated as such. That means provisioning a project team, employing careful planning, and acquiring the required expertise to accomplish it successfully. Th... Book Excerpt
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Chapter of the Month -- SAP NetWeaver Roadmap
This chapter provides an in-depth case study of how a German bank went about implementing SAP NetWeaver. Get the full story, from identifying challenges to value considerations. Chapter of the Month
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Troubleshooting
Learn Basis best practices and how to overcome common administrator problems in this new checklist from SAP Basis guru Giovanni Davila. Checklist
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Top five IT factoids of 2005 from SearchSAP.com
Here you'll find the year's top five factoids -- silly, interesting and altogether useless facts from SearchSAP.com's feature in Tuesday's e-newsletters. SearchSAP.com: Tuesday fa
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FAQ: OS/DB migrations, Basis and upgrade administration
Have questions about OS/DB migrations, Basis and upgrade administration? Veteran site expert Bert Vanstechelman may have a few words of wisdom for you. Browse this collection of common user questions to see if your current headache is discussed. FAQ
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FAQ: Executive advice
SAP decision maker looking for advice in strategic matters? Then Joshua Greenbaum is your man! Browse this list of frequently asked questions for insights into key SAP areas. FAQ
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Scenario 6: Installing/porting JCo to other operating systems
Learning Guide
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Extending SAP
Your company is growing and that means it's time to extend beyond the core SAP capabilities. Here we have gathered the most important information regarding BI, CRM and mySAP to help you make the right decisions as you move from SAP R/3 to mySAP or En... Feature
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Implementing SAP
Implementing SAP solutions quickly and cost-effectively can be a demanding, stressful and time-consuming event. This collection of Web resources, presentations, articles, case studies, expert advice and white papers will help with your implementation... Feature
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As SAP R/3 support fades, upgrades to ECC 6.0 accelerate
With the clock ticking on the end of SAP R/3 support and maintenance, the pace of customers upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0 is picking up, according to a survey of SearchSAP.com readers. News | 03 Feb 2012
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SAP Service Desk improved in Solution Manager 7.1, expert says
SAP Service Desk was a weak, late entrant to the market, according to one expert, who says that’s slowly changing due to enhancements in the latest version of Solution Manager 7.1. News | 30 Jan 2012
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SAP system performance can hinge on hardware choices
Learn what to consider for server, CPU and server architectures to ensure optimal SAP system performance. Find out what to avoid and how the cloud fits into the landscape. News | 16 Jan 2012
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Better SAP support, contract language at top of users’ wish lists
SAP customers are going into the new year hoping for a few changes from SAP. Some called for better SAP support; others say altered contract language and licensing are important. News | 12 Jan 2012
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SAP HANA’s long road to near-real-time analysis of ERP data
SAP HANA’s path to faster ERP analysis includes new in-memory apps, accelerators, standalone apps and service packs through 2012 and beyond. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Improve system efficiency and performance optimization across systems
When the system landscape includes multiple vendors, learn how third-party applications can increase system efficiency and performance optimization. News | 22 Dec 2011
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SAP Business ByDesign takes on two-tier ERP
SAP is positioning its new SaaS-based SAP Business ByDesign environment as a two-tier ERP option for companies looking for more flexibility and faster time-to-deployment. News | 15 Dec 2011
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Customers express hopes for, concerns about SAP BusinessObjects 4.0
Some SAP users say they’re either using BusinessObjects 4.0 or are looking into it. Others are content with the BEx tools they’ve been using for years. News | 21 Nov 2011
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Video analytics: Are BOBJ 4.0 customers watching you?
Some SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 retail customers are experimenting with video analytics, an area that SAP says is ripe with potential for those interested in consumer behavior. News | 16 Nov 2011
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No need to run a HANA POC merely to test faster reporting, expert says
Using HANA to speed up reporting no longer requires a proof of concept, but more sophisticated applications using Business Warehouse probably do, according to one expert. News | 31 Oct 2011
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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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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 L... 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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RFC timeout problems
I have a WEB/AS based R/3 Internet sales RFC call calling to a 4.6D (Basis 620) R/3 system. My problem is with RFC timeouts; what is the default value and how can I change it? There is nothing that I can modify on the WEB/AS ICM admin side. Is there ... 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. Word
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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 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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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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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 States. Th... Video
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Ray Wang on SAP's cloud strategy, SaaS options
SAP detailed its cloud strategy recently. Altimeter Group's Ray Wang discusses those plans and how SAP users can best take advantage of SaaS. Video
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As SAP R/3 support fades, upgrades to ECC 6.0 accelerate
With the clock ticking on the end of SAP R/3 support and maintenance, the pace of customers upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0 is picking up, according to a survey of SearchSAP.com readers. News
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SAP Service Desk improved in Solution Manager 7.1, expert says
SAP Service Desk was a weak, late entrant to the market, according to one expert, who says that’s slowly changing due to enhancements in the latest version of Solution Manager 7.1. News
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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 system performance can hinge on hardware choices
Learn what to consider for server, CPU and server architectures to ensure optimal SAP system performance. Find out what to avoid and how the cloud fits into the landscape. News
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Better SAP support, contract language at top of users’ wish lists
SAP customers are going into the new year hoping for a few changes from SAP. Some called for better SAP support; others say altered contract language and licensing are important. News
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SAP HANA’s long road to near-real-time analysis of ERP data
SAP HANA’s path to faster ERP analysis includes new in-memory apps, accelerators, standalone apps and service packs through 2012 and beyond. News
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Improve system efficiency and performance optimization across systems
When the system landscape includes multiple vendors, learn how third-party applications can increase system efficiency and performance optimization. News
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SAP Business ByDesign takes on two-tier ERP
SAP is positioning its new SaaS-based SAP Business ByDesign environment as a two-tier ERP option for companies looking for more flexibility and faster time-to-deployment. News
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Customers express hopes for, concerns about SAP BusinessObjects 4.0
Some SAP users say they’re either using BusinessObjects 4.0 or are looking into it. Others are content with the BEx tools they’ve been using for years. News
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Video analytics: Are BOBJ 4.0 customers watching you?
Some SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 retail customers are experimenting with video analytics, an area that SAP says is ripe with potential for those interested in consumer behavior. News
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About SAP implementation and upgrades
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.