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SAP Basis support, SAP Basis jobs and SAP administration books
Discover the best SAP Basis administration books and resources to help you obtain SAP Basis jobs, get SAP Basis support and build your SAP Basis career. Learning Guide
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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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Increase system effectiveness through solid SAP business processes
Find out how SAP business processes and monitoring automation can affect SAP system performance. News | 25 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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Questions, doubts greet upcoming SAP HANA developer kit
While some are intrigued with the idea of SAP releasing a HANA software development kit (SDK) next year, there are questions about how it will work and whether SAP is up to supporting the application. News | 08 Dec 2011
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At Sapphire, SAP commits to new in-memory, mobile and cloud apps
SAP is introducing a number of new applications and products at its SapphireNow conference in Madrid, including the ability for users to run SAP BusinessWarehouse on HANA. News | 10 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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Firm overcomes code troubles, deploys SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
Despite code glitches that ground its human resources system to a halt, one firm is using SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe to simplify its global HR self-service operations. News | 21 Oct 2011
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Easier maintenance of output types, procedures, conditions, etc.
To shorten the time it takes to maintain output types, procedures, conditions, etc., add NACE to your shortcuts. 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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Ease data migration for tables with a Table Maintenance Dialog
Make the data migration process run smoothly by first creating a Table Maintenance Dialog. Learn more in this user-submitted tip. Tip
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How to use negative numbers in maintenance views
When you create a maintenance view for a dictionary table, by default numeric fields can not hold negative values. Learn how to circumvent this problem. Tip
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Tracking the maintenance view transaction
Sometimes you get a maintenance view (SE11) and you want to know which transaction called it. Tip
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When managing database environments, integration is key
When managing complex database environments, IT vendors and buyers agree on the three top priorities. Tip
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Bypass the IMG and go directly to the config maintenance screen
Here's a way to bypass the IMG and go directly to the config maintenance screen. Tip
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Processing which subroutine?
Have you ever asked how to find out in which order the userexits in a module (e.g. SAPMV45A) are processed? Tip
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Database maintenance
Here's a SAP screen that will tell you a lot of information about your database. Tip
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Can we get SAP ECC 6.0 support with an Oracle database?
Learn which versions of Oracle database allow for SAP ECC 6.0.support and get more information about SAP platform support in this tip. Ask the Expert
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Next career step for a seasoned Basis support person
I have nine years of IT experience with five years on SAP Basis production support. Should I learn XI or perhaps go the techno-functional route to move forward? Ask the Expert
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Will a switch from a technical support role to an SAP CRM development career benefit me?
I am currently working as a technical support specialist for a UK based company. I would like to switch my career to development and have chosen SAP CRM. I already have knowledge in RDBMS/GUI packages, done real-time project work for master's degree ... Ask the Expert
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How do I move into the SAP industry from IT tech support?
Can a tech support worker start a career in SAP without programming know-how? Axel Angeli weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Starting in SAP support vs. implementation
Is it aiming too high for a new graduate to try for implementation positions, or is support a better starting point? Jon Reed weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Begin an SAP career with end-user support
Expert Jon Reed acknowledges then explains why end-user support is an excellent avenue into SAP. Ask the Expert
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How do I utilize SAP inspection plans and support packages?
Get the skinny on running SAP inspection plans with expert Corwin Slack. Also, Slack's view of impact analyzes on support packages. Ask the Expert
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Custom coded table maintenance
Expert Matt Billingham explains how to create custom coded table maintenance using the Table Maintenance Generator in SE11. Ask the Expert
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SAP says it's working...but it's not
Our expert troubleshoots an instance where the startsap function worked, but some SAP was not responding. Ask the Expert
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Creating a table maintenance generator
Create a table maintenance generator the right way. Learn what to do before you begin devising the table maintenance to ensure a smooth operation. Ask the Expert
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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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Five negotiation tips for cutting SAP maintenance contract costs
In this podcast, get negotiation tips for cutting your SAP maintenance contract costs and learn negotiation mistakes customers make and what savings they're getting. Podcast
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Finding value in SAP Enterprise Support
SAP support fee hikes have many SAP customers concerned. In this podcast, an SAP spokesman explains the basics of SAP Enterprise Support and why customers should come around. Podcast
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Making midmarket ERP a success: Advice on implementations, go-live and support
One implementation provider shares advice for midmarket ERP customers on managing implementations, success after go-live and how to get value from Enterprise Support. Podcasts
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SearchSAP.com podcasts and audio downloads
SearchSAP.com's podcasts and audio downloads page contains podcasts in which analysts discuss trends related to SAP enterprise software, NetWeaver and SAP skills. Podcasts
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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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Increase system effectiveness through solid SAP business processes
Find out how SAP business processes and monitoring automation can affect SAP system performance. News
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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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Questions, doubts greet upcoming SAP HANA developer kit
While some are intrigued with the idea of SAP releasing a HANA software development kit (SDK) next year, there are questions about how it will work and whether SAP is up to supporting the application. News
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At Sapphire, SAP commits to new in-memory, mobile and cloud apps
SAP is introducing a number of new applications and products at its SapphireNow conference in Madrid, including the ability for users to run SAP BusinessWarehouse on HANA. News
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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
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Firm overcomes code troubles, deploys SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
Despite code glitches that ground its human resources system to a halt, one firm is using SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe to simplify its global HR self-service operations. News
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About SAP support and maintenance
Support and maintenance of SAP systems take up a good part of an SAP administrator's budget. Learn best practices for SAP support and SAP software maintenance and SAP support programs.