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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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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 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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Spinnaker to fight Rimini Street for third-party SAP support market
It was only a matter of time before SAP third-party support and maintenance provider Rimini Street had some competition from other vendors. That time has come. News | 10 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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Company trades SAP systems integrator Capgemini for niche firm
Florida Crystals’ decision to leave Capgemini came down to finding a niche provider that could provide specialized cloud skills and a closer, more strategic business relationship. News | 18 Apr 2012
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Eight most popular HANA in-memory stories
From use cases and running ERP systems on HANA to predictive analytics and new applications for SMBs, here’s a rundown of SearchSAP.com’s most popular stories on the HANA in-memory platform. News | 13 Apr 2012
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From analytics to supplier management: 8 SAP supply chain case studies
Learn what SAP supply chain customers gained -- or didn’t -- from their software deployments, whether it was for analytics, warehouse management, or planning and forecasting. News | 02 Apr 2012
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Company dumps SAP support for Rimini Street, funds projects with savings
One of SAP’s customers has turned to third-party support and used the savings to fund new projects it vitally needs. News | 12 Mar 2012
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Ace Hardware picks SAP Financials over Oracle for order processing
When Ace Hardware went looking for a way to integrate its financials and order processing systems, it decided going with Oracle was too risky. News | 10 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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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
- See More: Expert Advice on SAP support and maintenance
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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 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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Spinnaker to fight Rimini Street for third-party SAP support market
It was only a matter of time before SAP third-party support and maintenance provider Rimini Street had some competition from other vendors. That time has come. 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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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
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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
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Company trades SAP systems integrator Capgemini for niche firm
Florida Crystals’ decision to leave Capgemini came down to finding a niche provider that could provide specialized cloud skills and a closer, more strategic business relationship. News
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Eight most popular HANA in-memory stories
From use cases and running ERP systems on HANA to predictive analytics and new applications for SMBs, here’s a rundown of SearchSAP.com’s most popular stories on the HANA in-memory platform. News
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From analytics to supplier management: 8 SAP supply chain case studies
Learn what SAP supply chain customers gained -- or didn’t -- from their software deployments, whether it was for analytics, warehouse management, or planning and forecasting. News
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Company dumps SAP support for Rimini Street, funds projects with savings
One of SAP’s customers has turned to third-party support and used the savings to fund new projects it vitally needs. News
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Ace Hardware picks SAP Financials over Oracle for order processing
When Ace Hardware went looking for a way to integrate its financials and order processing systems, it decided going with Oracle was too risky. News
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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.