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Migrating SAP Solution Manager system between Unix platforms

Peter Bochner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:03:11 EST

A SearchSAP.com reader is moving from an HP Tru64 Unix environment to the IBM AIX platform and wants to know the best procedure for migrating the SAP Solution Manager system.

SAP teams with Microsoft in enterprise performance management space

Peter Bochner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:41 EST

Microsoft announces it will support SAP's BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation finance application, as the SAP enterprise performance management (EPM) product is optimized for growing Microsoft Office and SQL Server user bases.

Using up-to-date SAP ABAP codes in SAP ECC 6.0

Peter Bochner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:09 EST

A SearchSAP.com reader performing an SAP ECC R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0 upgrade wants to know if there is a list that identifies which SAP ABAP code is obsolete in ECC 6.0.

Seven tips for simplifying SAP data archiving administration

Peter Bochner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:52 EST

SAP data archiving is a complicated, labor-intensive process. But there are best practices for SAP data archiving to make the administrative task simpler.

On-premise vs. on-demand BI: SAP tries for the best of both worlds

Jeff Kelly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:36 EST

When it comes to the debate over on-premise vs. on-demand business intelligence deployments, SAP Business Objects is trying to be all things to all customers.

Down ERP market could mean licensing deals for SAP buyers

Barney Beal — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:33:10 EST

In a review of the ERP market, Forrester Research finds tough times for vendors, which can mean big discounts for buyers, both on licensing and services.

SAP talent management FAQ: Fresh answers to frequently asked questions

Peter Bochner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:32:22 EST

SAP Mentor Jon Reed provides a new twist to frequently asked questions on SAP talent management: Which key SAP skills should be kept in-house, and what the best approach is to SAP on-demand training?

Benefits and tradeoffs of on-demand SAP SRM

Matt Perkins — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:29:29 EST

Most companies that deploy SAP SRM on-demand reap savings, but they face reconfiguring challenges as well as the risk of delegating responsibility for strategic supplier management processes to a third party.

Best practices for SAP virtualization

Peter Bochner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:56 EST

Virtualizing your SAP environment can be complicated. Before starting an SAP virtualization project, be sure to consider factors such as licensing agreements, support contracts and adding new system monitoring applications.

SAP ITS Mobile helps manufacturer improve quality of RF warehouse transactions

Peter Bochner — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:07:50 EST

SAP Internet Transaction Server (ITS) Mobile can overcome the limitations of mobile devices by Web-enabling radio frequency (RF) transactions used in warehouse management. Learn how manufacturer Pactiv Corp. used SAP ITS Mobile to improve the quality of its RF warehouse transactions.