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SAP Basis

What's the difference between SAP ABAP and SAP Basis?

Confused by the difference between SAP ABAP and SAP Basis? Developer Ethan Jewett explains how to tell them apart. Continue Reading
Top five tips for SAP BW

Looking for ways to get more out of SAP Business Warehouse (BW)? Expert Ethan Jewett lays out five key strategies all SAP BW teams should follow. Continue Reading
The move from SAP support to Rimini Street pays off for some

The move to Rimini Street means lower SAP software support costs for companies that don't see the value in upgrading to ECC 6.0. Continue Reading
Choosing an SAP Basis support provider rests on many factors

In addition to pricing, companies need to take into account cultural fit, personal chemistry and proven expertise when evaluating SAP Basis outsourcing partners. Continue Reading
Outsourcing SAP support with one provider or two a dilemma for many

Choosing one provider to host SAP and deliver Basis support can result in cost savings, operational efficiencies and better quality of service. Continue Reading
Java administration in SAP: Three tips for Basis administrators

Sooner or later, Basis administrators will have to get used to Java administration in SAP. Read tips for finding information on a Java instance and monitoring memory utilization.Continue Reading
Changing time zones in SAP ECC 6.0

An SAP user wants to know the risks of changing time zones in ECC 6.0.Continue Reading
Solving SAP print problems

Many of you have written to say that printing from SAP is a lot like root canal. The process is slow and painful, but necessary. Our experts drill down to solve print issues here.Continue Reading
How an SAP IDoc influences the size of an SAP BW database

An SAP user wants to know the correct SAP transaction code to use when looking for the overall contribution of an SAP IDoc to the size of a database in SAP BW.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
Using SAP IDocs to update "further dates" information in an SAP transaction

SAP expert Axel Angeli explains how to update the "further dates" tab information in am SAP transaction through an SAP IDoc.Continue Reading
Performing RFC connection checks in NetWeaver BW with SAP TREX

SAP administrators can use SAP TREX to diagnose and repair broken RFC connections between SAP NetWeaver BW and the blades of the BW Accelerator.Continue Reading
Understanding the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator

This chapter download explains the basics of the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator and how to repair connections to the NetWeaver BW system.Continue Reading
Changing InfoCube metadata in SAP BW Accelerator

SAP administrators should know that changing the metadata of an InfoCube with an index in the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator can actually alter the index itself.Continue Reading
How do I account for expenses in an SAP IDoc segment?

An SAP users is trying to account for unplanned delivery expenses in an SAP IDoc, and wants to know what the qualifier should be when using segment E1EDP26.Continue Reading

RPA in manufacturing increases efficiency, reduces costs

In this Q&A, Shibaji Das of UiPath discusses why manufacturers should implement RPA to improve efficiency, help with ERP system ...

A look inside the new Redwood Oracle UI design

The two designers who head Oracle's Redwood user experience and branding effort explain the philosophy behind the new look and ...

Process mining software pulls back curtains on how processes work

Here's what two vendors, Celonis and Signavio, offer in the emerging field of process mining software, which enables ...

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Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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Amazon Managed Apache Cassandra Service stokes competition

Vendors in the open source Cassandra NoSQL database market voice their concerns about AWS' entry into the field, as the cloud ...

Aerospike 4.8 advances database persistent memory support

Aerospike 4.8 adds full support for Intel's Optane persistent memory, enabling the NoSQL database to run both the index and data ...

Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and...

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Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps

Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery ...

AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market

AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers.

National Australia Bank cashes in on AWS training and certification

Structured training got nearly 1,000 National Australia Bank employees certified on AWS, while AWS-honed tactics such as ...

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Government IT pros: Hiring data scientists isn't an exact science

There's no such thing as a data science unicorn, U.S. government experts caution. You'll need more than programmers and technical...

Tableau 2020.1 unveiled for beta testing

Featuring improvements to Explain Data, an AI product that aims to explain the reasons behind data points, the update is made up ...

Data scientist vs. data analyst: What's the difference?

Data scientists and data analysts have a lot of crossover in their roles, but they're certainly not the same. Here's a look at ...

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DNA as a content storage device is closer than you think

Storing content in DNA may one day be possible, but today, it's neither practical nor cost-effective. Here's where this ...

Acquia acquisition of AgilOne CDP signals CX platform expansion

Acquia's acquisition of AgilOne, a customer data platform specializing in analytics, shows it's serious about competing against ...

Personalization engines help engage and retain customers

Content personalization is essential to getting the right material to the right customers. Here are some personalization engines ...

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US Army HR expects migration to Azure cloud will cut IT costs

The U.S. Army civilian HR operations is hoping for lower operational costs and improved services with a shift to the Microsoft ...

H-1B lottery change may drive increase in visa applicants

The U.S. is launching an H-1B electronic registration system in March. It should make the process of applying for a visa easier, ...

Fight the skills gap with a great upskilling and reskilling strategy

Just say 'no' to a skills gap and high turnover with upskilling and reskilling. Here's a look at the ins and outs of these ...