This reference book serves as an essential collection of insights, procedures, processes and tools that help you unlock the full potential of your SAP systems. First, hit the ground running with a detailed introduction to SAP NetWeaver and the mySAP Business Suite. Then, elevate your mastery of key concepts such as system architecture, security, Change and Transport Management, to name just a few. All of the practical advice and detailed information provided is with a clear focus on helping you guide your team to achieve a faster return on investment.
The authors place a strong emphasis on architecture, software, service and support, as well as solution management -- each of which is thoroughly examined. Readers will also acquire an extensive understanding of concepts related to the optimization of key business processes by learning about performance, System Landscape Optimization (SLO), Workflow/WebFlow, and much more. This indispensable and easy-to-read guide can be consulted again and again.
Highlights include:
- Understanding SAP architectural concepts (system architecture, Change and Transport Management, solution management, lifecycle management)
- Optimizing system architectures (processes, availability, reliability, security, performance)
- Leveraging support services (quality factors, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Best Practices
- Optimizing business processes (performance, SLO Services, Business Workflow/WebFlow, Reverse Business Engineer (RBE), SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI), Business Process Redesign)
- Real-time monitoring of operational processes
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Höhe: 24 cm
Breite: 16.8 cm
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978-1-59229-026-0 (9781592290260)
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Dr. Andreas Schneider-Neureither is the Chief Executive Officer of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner AG, Heidelberg. He is responsible for operational business and sales. Having studied and obtained a doctorate in theoretical physics, he first worked as an IT consultant and developer on numerous large projects in
well-known companies. In 1994, together with his wife Petra Neureither, he founded Schneider-Neureither & Partner GmbH. After the company became a stock corporation [AG] in 1998, he assumed the role of CEO of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner AG.
Foreword ... 9
Introduction ... 11
1. Overview of SAP-Solutions and their optimization potential ... 17
... 1.1 The SAP-Product-range ... 17
... 1.2 What is SAP NetWeaver? ... 20
... 1.3 The components of SAP NetWeaver ... 22
... 1.4 The solutions of mySAP Business Suite ... 35
... 1.5 SAP-Solutions for medium-sized-businesses ... 43
... 1.6 SAP xApps ... 45
... 1.7 Solutions for different branches ... 46
... 1.8 SAP-Solutions for optimization of the SAP-Landscape ... 49
2. SAP-Architecture concepts ... 55
... 2.1 SAP-System architecture ... 55
... 2.2 Security ... 72
... 2.3 Change and Transport Management ... 75
... 2.4 SAP NetWeaver ... 81
... 2.5 SAP-System-landscapes ... 87
... 2.6 Lifecycle Management ... 95
... 2.7 Solution Management ... 102
... 2.8 Summary ... 109
3. Optimization of SAP System architecture ... 111
... 3.1 Optimization rate ... 112
... 3.2 Conversion of an optimization concept ... 127
... 3.3 SAPs TCO-Initiatives ... 134
4. Optimization of Service & Support ... 137
... 4.1 Approach ... 140
... 4.2 Optimization project ... 148
... 4.3 Examples and scenarios
5. Optimization of business processes ... 169
... 5.1 Methods and approaches ... 169
... 5.2 Performance optimization.. 171
... 5.3 System Landscape Optimization (SLO) ... 175
... 5.4 Business Workflow/WebFlow ... 181
... 5.5 Reverse Business Engineering ... 190
... 5.6 SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) ... 194
... 5.7 Generic Business Process Redesign 197
6. The way to a Realtime-company ... 205
... 6.1 Motivation ... 205
... 6.2 Business process monitoring through Reporting ... 206
... 6.3 Business process monitoring through Realtime Business Monitoring ... 207
... 6.4 Granular Key Performance Indicators 214
... 6.5 Summary ... 216
7. Summary ... 219
8. Management Summary ... 223
Affix
... A. Sources and further literature ... 225
... B. The authors ... 229
Index ... 233
