Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours

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SAMS TEACH YOURSELF SAP IN 24 HOURS (4 REV ED) Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Introduction to SAP HOUR 1: SAP Explained Overview of SAP: The Company SAP Business Applications or Components The SAP Client Concept Running SAP HOUR 2: SAP Business Basics Business Architecture and the Business Roadmap ASAP and Business Blueprinting The Business Perspective Other Perspectives: Mapping Business Needs to SAP Applications Combining the Four Perspectives HOUR 3: SAP Technology Basics SAP Technology 101: SAP Basis SAP Hardware Basics SAP-Supported Operating Systems Database Basics for SAP HOUR 4: SAP Project Basics SAP Project Implementation Basics SAP Realization: Resources and Timelines Accessing Your New SAP Systems Typical Day-to-Day Business Processes Part II: SAP Applications and Components HOUR 5: Overview of SAP Applications and Components SAP Business Suite Components SAP NetWeaver Components Small and Medium Enterprises SAP Business One SAP Business ByDesign SAP All-in-One Selecting the “Best” SAP Solution Choosing SAP SME Offerings over Business Suite HOUR 6: SAP NetWeaver: The Foundation for SAP A Brief History of SAP NetWeaver The SAP NetWeaver Umbrella: Six Areas Strategic Benefits of NetWeaver SAP NetWeaver Building Blocks Bringing It All Together HOUR 7: SAP ERP: SAP’s Core Product The Evolution of SAP ERP SAP ERP Business Scenarios and Modules HOUR 8: The SAP Business Suite and Other SAP Applications SAP Innovations 2010 SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Customer Relationship Management SAP PLM: A Platform for Product Management SAP Supplier Relationship Management SAP Manufacturing SAP Service and Asset Management Part III: SAP for Business Users HOUR 9: A Business User’s Perspective on Implementing SAP The Business User’s Role The SAP Project Lifecycle HOUR 10: Logging On and Using SAP’s User Interface Logging On to Access SAP SAPGUI Basics Navigation Basics Understanding and Using Fields Display Fields Screen Objects Using the Windows Clipboard HOUR 11: SAP User Roles and Authorizations What Is SAP Security? Overview of SAP Security SAP Authorizations HOUR 12: Using SAP to Do Your Job Which SAP User Interface Is Best? WinGUI Configuration and Tools The Customizing of Local Layout Button New Visual Design Selection Clipboard Selection Font Selection Status Field’s System Information Icon Printing from SAP Using Your SAPGUI HOUR 13: Reporting and Query Basics Reporting Tools General Report Selection SAP Reporting Tools (SAP Query, InfoSet Query, Ad Hoc Query, and QuickViewer) SAP Queries Understanding the InfoSet (Ad Hoc) Query Understanding the QuickViewer HOUR 14: Extending SAP with Microsoft and Other Products SAP Integration with Desktop Applications SAP Assistant Using %pc to Download Data Integrating SAP with Office: Quick References Integrating SAP with Microsoft SharePoint Introduction to Microsoft Duet Introduction to Duet Enterprise Using OpenText with SAP Using SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe Integrating Microsoft Directory with SAP Part IV: SAP for IT Professionals HOUR 15: A Project Manager’s Perspective on Implementing SAP SAP and the ASAP Methodology The Project Management Office Assembling the Project Team SAP Project Leadership Contemporary Tools and Methodologies Project Closeout HOUR 16: A Basis Professional’s Perspective on SAP Shifting Focus: From Business to Technology Installation Master Guides and SAP Notes Setting the Stage: The SAP Landscape Architecture and Sizing Considerations SAP Technical Readiness and Security Considerations Staffing and Operational Considerations HOUR 17: A Developer’s Perspective on SAP Programming Tools Developer and SAP Methodologies Configuration and the SAP IMG Different Views of the IMG Additional IMG Fundamentals HOUR 18: SAP Technical Installation Installation Overview SAP Installation Planning Infrastructure Readiness Performing a Real-World SAP Installation Post-Installation Tasks Installing the SAP Trial Version Introducing SAP Single Sign-On HOUR 19: SAP and the Cloud Introduction to the Cloud Cloud Consumer Perspective Cloud Service Provider Perspective Brief History of Computing and the Cloud Bringing Together SAP and the Cloud HOUR 20: SAP System Administration and Management Administering SAP Managing the SAP System HOUR 21: SAP Enhancements, Upgrades, and More Setting the Stage: Making Changes to SAP Enhancement and Upgrade Terminology More on SAP Upgrades High-Level Project Planning Part V: SAP Careers HOUR 22: SAP Careers for the Business Professional What Exactly Is an SAP Business Professional? Where Do I Look? More Details Preparing for a Business Career in SAP HOUR 23: SAP Careers for the IT Professional SAP, Its Partners, and Its Customers What Types of Opportunities Are Available? Preparing for a Career in SAP Working on the Intangibles HOUR 24: Other Resources and Closing Thoughts Professional Resources Internet Resources SAP Conferences Employment and Career Opportunities Part VI: Appendixes A: Case Study Answers B: SAP Acronyms and Common Terms Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z