Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours, 4th Edition

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
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