Tips

Tips

• MDM-XI-R/3 integration

  Learn how to integrate Master Data Management (MDM) and SAP R/3 using SAP PI in short frame with SAP NetWeaver as the framework in this tip authored by Bala Subbaiah Gorla of SDN. Inbound and outbound scenarios are presented.  Continue Reading

• Why NetWeaver matters as a composition platform, part three

  Truong completes his introduction to the Enterprise Process Framework by translating business process models into executable and manageable business processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP NetWeaver 2004s kernel updates explained -- Part II

  In the final part of a two-part series, SDN contributer Storm Archer III walks through processes for advanced kernel updates for scenarios like Java and Unix.  Continue Reading

• Calling MDM JAVA-API application (executable) from ABAP

  This tip provided by BV Pillai from SDN details how to call a MDM Java-API executable application from ABAP using the provided MDM TECH 5.5 add-on or workarounds.  Continue Reading

• SAP NetWeaver 2004s kernel updates explained -- Part I

  Learn what SAP kernels do for your SAP systems, where to get them and what factors to consider when applying one in this tip by SDN contributing member Storm Archer III.  Continue Reading

• Set up data encryption between RFC Client and Web AS ABAP with SNC

  Learn how to enable data encryption for RFC connections to ABAP back ends with this how-to guide for the Application Server developer.  Continue Reading

• Combining SAP ABAP and Visual Composer

  In this highly graphic and code-filled tip, SDN contributer Thomas Jung details how to use SAP's Portal Eventing to connect output from Visual Composer and ABAP. Jung also teaches how to trigger Portal Eventing using BSP applications.  Continue Reading

• Why NetWeaver matters as a composition platform, part one

  SDN contributor Andre Truong discusses the benefits, challenges and opportunities NetWeaver presents as a composition platform for enterprise services architecture (ESA).  Continue Reading

• IBM DB2 and Master Data Management

  Over the past year, master data management has become a topic of interest to CIOs seeking to rationalize their enterprise information architectures. What is master data management? And what role can DB2 play in making master data management a ...  Continue Reading

• Specializing your stylesheets with xsl:import

  SDN member Morten Wittrock demonstrates how to create a slight variation on an existing SAP mapping program without copying the entire program and modifying the copy.  Continue Reading

• Comparing performance of mapping programs

  This top from SDN contributer, Udo Martens demonstrates how to compare the runtime performance and stability of six kinds of mapping programs in XI.  Continue Reading

• Upgrading your SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP Edition

  SDN contributer Tiest van Gool guides through eight steps to upgrade your NetWeaver 2004s installation from Service Pack (SP) 5 to the most recent version SP8 and/or further when available.  Continue Reading

• Web Services 101 for DBAs and data architects

  Web services promise simplified interfaces for application-to-application interaction. This chapter describes the key technologies that enable them (such as XML, WSDL, SOAP and UDDI) and then peeks at the bigger picture of service-oriented ...  Continue Reading

• Data destruction

  How often do we hear about sensitive data falling into the wrong hands? And that data is usually on laptops, imagine the embarrassment if that data was found on something that was thrown away? Contributor Brien Posey explains the need for proper ...  Continue Reading

• Email retention policy: A step-by-step approach

  Bill Tolson outlines the steps you should take to create an effective records retention policy for your organization's email.  Continue Reading