Wednesday, June 30, 2010

SAP Network Weblogs

SAP Network Weblogs


Feedback on a BW data archiving project

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 04:57 AM PDT

This blog provides feedback on a SAP BW data archiving project, including an overview of the methodology used, discussion about business requirements, options available to archive the data, choice of the data archiving frequency as well as an overview of the solution implemented and some interesting facts and findings.

Enhance the Transparency of Warranty Claims

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 04:55 AM PDT

Future of SAP Basis with self-healing software

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 04:48 AM PDT

Self-healing software was a major area of R&D and potentially could reduce the requirement of a SAP Basis consultant. This is a short blog to discuss this area.

Extended use cases for input validations with SAP Identity Management

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 03:08 AM PDT

This blog will show you what types of validations are shipped with the SAP Identity Management and what you have to do to use these validations. We will take a look at the “standard” input validations with regex and will compare them with the possibilities of writing own validation classes in java with the extension framework

SAP Inside Track Bangalore 2010 is now open !!!

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 01:36 AM PDT

SAP Inside Track Bangalore 2010 is now open for registration...

Wrong Number in BW Query? Conditions!

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:59 PM PDT

In this article, I will provide an BW query example which looks like the result is incorrect. However after further check, we can see this is the effect of apply conditions. In this way, I will demo some basic skills to analyze wrong number in BW query. Also introduce some basic rules of OLAP conditons.

Sophisticated Technologies and End user perspective

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:55 PM PDT

Technical community is talking about cloud computing, im-memory processing, tera byte networks, 6th sense gadgets and all kind of sophisticated piece of technology. Does end user appreciate all that when he is not able to access applications for simple issues?

SAP Sustainability Solution - Approaches for Sustainability Reporting - Part 1

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:36 PM PDT

Approaches for Sustainability Reporting - Part 1

Workflow Survey Results - and putting rumors to rest

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 06:44 PM PDT

Through March and April of this year, ASUG WF/BPM group called on workflow developers, administrators, and users to fill out the International User Group Workflow Survey. So how come people think 'Workflow is dead'?

Oracle 11g training, Day #2 - Savepoint!

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 05:11 PM PDT

What I remember from the Oracle 11g course - fresh out of my frontal lobe

New US Payroll Overpayment Functionality in EHP4

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 05:07 PM PDT

As of ECC 6.0 Enhancement Package 4 (EHP4), SAP has delivered an alternative option to the claim clearing process and it is called the Overpayment Recovery solution

Spread the word of Learning on Demand by SAP

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 02:48 PM PDT

Learn about what Learning on Demand by SAP has to offer and how you can use it in your daily work.

How can I find out what Webi and Deski documents have become disconnected from their universes after a migration?

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 02:44 PM PDT

How can you get webi and deski reports that have become disconnected from their universes?

Custom Data Slice - Improving Performance

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:39 PM PDT

This blog describes how to improve performance of custom data slice deactivation/activation function.

The Politics of Upgrades

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:05 AM PDT

Many Technology Experts are not in the position to decide when it is time for an upgrade. The upgrade can actually be very political, and here are some lessons I have learned while wading these waters recently.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

SAP Network Weblogs

SAP Network Weblogs


Mobile Enterprise Users Need Simplicity

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Companies need mobile enterprise application vendors to bury the complexity.

Back On Course with SAP Education, Virtually. No Really -- Join Me!

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 05:57 PM PDT

Just over two weeks ago, I turned a training opportunity into a vacation, since the virtual class was canceled. SAP Education responded to my complaints, scheduling another distance learning session in August. Here's why you should join me.

Integrating BW Queries with SAP Crystal Dashboard Design (Xcelsius) without BOXI

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:15 PM PDT

This blog describes how standard functionality for using web services within SAP BW and SAP Crystal Dashboard Design (formerly Xcelsius Engage) can be used as an intergration method between these applications.

Clustering BO Edge with MSCS

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:03 PM PDT

See how to deploy Business Objects Edge for High Availability using Microsoft Clustering Service (MSCS), though BO Edge itself doesn't support clustered installation.

SAP Records Management is now called "SAP NetWeaver Folders Management"

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:00 PM PDT

Confusion in the market prompted SAP to make a move. Functionality remains the same. No changes for customers of SAP Records Management.

SAP & Mac OS X - Software Development

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:33 PM PDT

SAP & Mac OS X - Software Development - Part V of a series of blogs covering the use of SAP and Mac OS software - Can we build SAP software on a Mac

Prism 2011 and Crystal for VS 2010

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:27 PM PDT

How to: Crystal for VS 2010 with Windows apps in Delphi Prism. Great information for any VS 2010 developer.

How to Use EclipseLink as a JPA Provider for SAP NetWeaver AS Java

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:11 PM PDT

In this blog, I'll guide you step by step through the procedure how to use EclipseLink as a JPA provider in SAP NetWeaver AS Java. I will also point you the limitations you have to be aware of when using Eclipse Link in the NetWeaver server.

SAP Mentor at ASUG Day Sao Paulo

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:05 PM PDT

Occurred on the last June 8, the ASUG Day Sao Paulo was a great opportunity to recycle knowledge, through excellent workshops, is also a vital source to do new network, as well to allow the first speaker of a SAP Mentor at an ASUG Brazil event.

Oracle 11g training, Day #1 - Savepoint!

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 02:46 PM PDT

What I remember from the Oracle 11g course - fresh out of my frontal lobe.

Reflecting on a McKinsey article about social networking

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 01:33 PM PDT

An article in the June 2010 issue of the McKinsey Quarterly suggested to me some of the reasons why the SAP Community Network is flourishing.

GirlTech@SAP

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 01:15 PM PDT

GirlTech@SAP: Girl Power

SAP Implementation Partner or Company Selection Criteria

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 09:38 AM PDT

Academic literature review on key success criteria for ERP vendor selection (or system integrator selection) and change management with insight for SAP or ERP vendor management.

Extending the value of investments in SAP Spend Performance Management (Part 1)

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 09:09 AM PDT

What are the key benefits that customers can realize from the latest release of SAP Spend Performance Management? How can IT and Business both benefit from this application by scaling this solution to many users? This series of articles will explore some of the business benefits users can derive from the SAP Spend Performance Management solution.

Learning SAP BW, The Twitter way - BW-Tweet #16

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 07:21 AM PDT

Worried about BW transports? Here is the tip...