SAP Basis

SAP Basis is the de facto system administration platform for all SAP environments, from older ERP systems like R/3 to next-generation S/4HANA. Get practical advice that every SAP Basis administrator needs to know.

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November 18, 2011 18 Nov'11
Maximize SAP Solution Manager for automated reporting and monitoring

Discover how automated reporting and monitoring functionality enables administrators to see problems before they affect users.
May 10, 2011 10 May'11
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.
May 09, 2011 09 May'11
Companies looking to SAP ALM for change management

A growing number of companies are using SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to manage the flow of changes coming through their SAP landscape, according to one expert.
January 25, 2011 25 Jan'11
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.

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SAP Basis

Basis is a set of middleware programs and tools from SAP, the German company whose comprehensive R/3 product is used to help manage large corporations. (Continued...) Continue Reading
Start preparing infrastructure now for SAP S/4HANA migration

SAP has set 2025 as the date it will no longer support its Business Suite ERP system, and some infrastructure service providers believe customers should begin to plan now. Continue Reading
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

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Third-party analytics tools enrich SAP choices

Big data analytics is becoming the must-have new application for the enterprise. SAP users are riding the analytics wave with access to a rich set of options not only from SAP itself, but also from many third-party analytics vendors. As a result, ... 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
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 ... Continue Reading

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Book excerpt: How to get started with SAPUI5

An expert explains how to start off on the right foot with SAPUI5, with step-by-step advice for setting up the SAPUI5 library and development environment. Continue Reading
Chapter 2: 'SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Building Blocks'

This book details implementing and managing an SAP Portal for integrating websites, applications, legacy systems, databases and document directories into one accessible interface. Continue Reading
Chapter 7: 'ESA Adoption: The Role of Enterprise IT Architecture'

SAP is investing billions to redesign its flagship R/3 product line based on its ESA, and that ESA will become the standard framework for developing all new SAP ERP applications with NetWeaver. This book provides an overview of the core building ... Continue Reading

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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