Introduction to the Guide
This practical guide serves as an essential resource for administrators seeking to master the complexities of SAP system administration. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and numerous screenshots to cover all work processes relevant to daily practice, including routine and special tasks, administration with SAP Solution Manager, and the management of operating systems, databases, and authorizations.
The content is based on SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP 7.0/7.1 (SAP Basis), making it applicable for users across various SAP releases.
Key Features and Benefits
- Routine and Special Administration Tasks: Learn every administration task, from daily jobs to critical system recovery steps after serious failures.
- Practical Knowledge: Benefit from descriptions focused on real-life duties, complemented by background information to enhance task accomplishment.
- Detailed Click-by-Click Instructions: Explore comprehensive step-by-step instructions, illustrated with screenshots, to easily understand and reproduce processes in your SAP system.
- Checklists, Transactions, Forms, and More: Access downloadable checklists for critical tasks or security strategies. Appendices include helpful lists of transactions, tables, and predefined forms.
How to Use This Guide
This guide is structured to facilitate learning and practical application. Each chapter builds upon foundational knowledge, progressing to more complex administrative scenarios. Readers are encouraged to follow the step-by-step instructions in a test environment to gain hands-on experience.
The numerous screenshots serve as visual aids, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding for each procedure described.
Core Administration Topics
The book covers a wide array of essential SAP administration areas, including:
- Security administration
- User administration
- Database administration
- Network administration
- Operating system administration
- Output management
- System maintenance
- Change and transport management
- Performance optimization
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Disaster recovery planning
Visual Aids and Examples
The guide extensively uses screenshots and diagrams to illustrate complex procedures, making them easier to follow and implement. Each visual aid is accompanied by a descriptive caption to provide context and clarify its relevance to the instructions.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | SAP Press |
| Publication Date | March 28, 2011 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 883 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1592293832 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1592293834 |
| Item Weight | 14.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6.89 x 1.93 x 8.98 inches |
About the Author
Sebastian Schreckenbach is a senior consultant for SAP Basis Technologies at Steria Mummert Consulting AG. His extensive experience includes many years as an SAP Basis administrator for the city administration of Dresden, Germany. His practical background ensures the guide's relevance and accuracy for real-world SAP administration challenges.
For more information about the author, visit his Amazon author page.
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Related Resources
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Newer Model: SAP Administration: SAP NetWeaver / SAP Basis Practical Guide (2nd Edition)ASIN: 1493210246
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