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Navigating the business application software licensing maze
In this month's issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on managing business application licensing. Learn why this complex and ever-changing topic can have huge financial implications. Get expert advice, and learn ab... E-Zine
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Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators
Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis. Feature
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Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment
In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint. Feature
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Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?
There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence. Feature
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Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?
Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges. Feature
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Getting the right team is critical for advancing SAP mobility
Getting the most out of an SAP mobile center of excellence depends on a range of factors, including who's on the team, writes Michael Bestvina. Feature
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City gets help in managing SAP enhancement pack testing
The Canadian city of Nanaimo went looking for help when it didn't have enough IT personnel to cover the testing of SAP enhancement pack upgrades. Problem Solvers
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SAP's BI stack and third-party tools: How does it all measure up?
The SAP BI stack has lost ground to third-party competitors over the years, but that doesn't mean companies should ditch it, writes Ethan Jewett. Feature
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Despite challenges, SAP supplier network aims to ease compliance woes
One manufacturer is using SAP's Product Stewardship Network to manage information from its supply chain needed for hazardous materials reporting. Feature
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SAP Business One and Beer: An entrepreneur's journey
With the help of SAP Business One, Ryan Hilliard went from being a flight instructor to founding and running his own brewery. Business Informers
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How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters
The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series. Feature
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Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing
Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts. News | 27 Mar 2013
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Companies leveraging threat of third-party SAP support to cut costs
SAP customers are using third-party vendors to help cut support costs, even if they don't actually end up using them to manage their SAP software. News | 20 Mar 2013
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ERP deployment delays growing longer, survey finds
A combination of economic and organizational factors is slowing down ERP deployment projects, according to a new report. News | 20 Feb 2013
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Users pan SAP licensing in new survey
A new SAP User Group survey finds widespread frustration over SAP licensing and pricing. SAP says they're listening, but what will they actually do? News | 10 Oct 2012
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Oracle appeals $306 million settlement in SAP-TomorrowNow lawsuit
Oracle wanted more than $2 billion in its copyright infringement lawsuit against SAP and TomorrowNow, so $306 million apparently isn't cutting it. News | 04 Sep 2012
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Expect a new wave of third-party SAP support providers, expert says
If Rimini Street prevails in its legal battle with Oracle, the result will be more options for companies wanting to cut their SAP support costs. News | 04 Sep 2012
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Looking for SAP support, services or products? Experts compile an 'SAP Survival Guide'
A new Gartner report lays out the top places to go online for information on SAP support, products and services. News | 10 Aug 2012
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Recycling SAP licenses can mean big savings for the well-prepared
SAP shops can save money by software license recycling, but it’s not easy due to legal and accounting challenges, according to Gartner analyst Victoria Barber. News | 26 Jun 2012
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Strategize and avoid SAP data integration failures
Software projects often fail because of a lack of proper testing before the project goes live. Expert Ethan Jewett details testing approaches he swears by. News | 18 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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Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround
The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar. Tip
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Looking ahead with SAP Long Term Planning simulations
Use SAP Long Term Planning simulation scenarios to make better decisions about procurement, production, resource planning and warehouse storage. Tip
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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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Using SAP apps in an Oracle read-only database
An SAP user wants to know if it's possible to open an SAP application in an Oracle read-only database. Answer
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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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Mediafly CFO: Ariba software helping finance growth
Mediafly CFO John Evarts explains the financial advantages to using the Ariba supplier network. 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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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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Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators
Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis. Feature
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Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment
In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint. Feature
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Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?
There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence. Feature
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Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround
The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar. Tip
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Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?
Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges. Feature
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Getting the right team is critical for advancing SAP mobility
Getting the most out of an SAP mobile center of excellence depends on a range of factors, including who's on the team, writes Michael Bestvina. Feature
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Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing
Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts. News
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Companies leveraging threat of third-party SAP support to cut costs
SAP customers are using third-party vendors to help cut support costs, even if they don't actually end up using them to manage their SAP software. News
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ERP deployment delays growing longer, survey finds
A combination of economic and organizational factors is slowing down ERP deployment projects, according to a new report. News
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City gets help in managing SAP enhancement pack testing
The Canadian city of Nanaimo went looking for help when it didn't have enough IT personnel to cover the testing of SAP enhancement pack upgrades. Problem Solvers
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