SAP NetWeaver Roadmap - Karch, S. / Heilig, L. / Bernhardt, C. / Hardt, A. / Heidfeld, F. / Pfennig, R.
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This much-anticipated new book helps you understand each of SAP NetWeaver's individual components and illustrates, using practical examples, how SAP NetWeaver, and its various levels of integration, can be leveraged by a wide range of organizations.
Readers benefit from in-depth analysis featuring four actual case studies from various industries, which describe in detail how integration with SAP NetWeaver can contribute to the optimization of a variety of essential business processes. Discover expert insights on the steps necessary for a successful SAP NetWeaver implementation and find out…mehr

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This much-anticipated new book helps you understand each of SAP NetWeaver's individual components and illustrates, using practical examples, how SAP NetWeaver, and its various levels of integration, can be leveraged by a wide range of organizations.
Readers benefit from in-depth analysis featuring four actual case studies from various industries, which describe in detail how integration with SAP NetWeaver can contribute to the optimization of a variety of essential business processes. Discover expert insights on the steps necessary for a successful SAP NetWeaver implementation and find out how to accurately gauge the benefits that can be realized within your own organization.
Finally, comprehensive, detailed coverage of SAP NetWeaver technology gives you the complete picture in terms of architecture and helps you understand the full functionality of each individual component.

Table of contents:
1. Introduction ... 11

2. SAP NetWeaver in 20 Minutes ... 15
... 2.1 Requirements of an IT Landscape ... 17
... 2.2 SAP NetWeaver ... 24
... 2.3 Paths to SAP NetWeaver ... 38

3. Value Analysis ... 41
... 3.1 Market Requirements and Technology ... 41
... 3.2 Description of the Value Analysis ... 43
... 3.3 The Value Analysis Process ... 51

4. Roadmap to SAP NetWeaver at Automotive Inc. ... 55
... 4.1 Scenario Description ... 55
... 4.2 The Challenge ... 58
... 4.3 The Points of Focus ... 61
... 4.4 Fast Project Successes ... 74
... 4.5 Integrated Project Procedure ... 77
... 4.6 Automotive Inc.-Value Consideration ... 88

5. Roadmap to SAP NetWeaver in an Automotive Supplier Company ... 95
... 5.1 Scenario Description ... 95
... 5.2 Challenges ... 102
... 5.3 The Supply Chain As a Future Success Factor ... 107
... 5.4 Integrated Project Planning Procedure ... 110
... 5.5 Car Doors Inc.-Value Consideration ... 123

6. Roadmap to SAP NetWeaver for United Gas ... 131
... 6.1 Scenario Description ... 131
... 6.2 Challenges ... 134
... 6.3 Approaches ... 141
... 6.4 Rapid Project Success ... 148
... 6.5 Integrated Project Planning Procedure ... 149
... 6.6 United Gas-Value Consideration ... 155

7. Roadmap to SAP NetWeaver at ABC Bank ... 163
... 7.1 Scenario Description ... 163
... 7.2 Challenges ... 168
... 7.3 Starting Points ... 175
... 7.4 Integrated Project Planning Procedure ... 189
... 7.5 ABC Bank-Value Consideration ... 190

8. ESA-Enterprise Services Architecture ... 197
... 8.1 The Gentle Revolution ... 197
... 8.2 Reasons for Service-Oriented Architectures ... 200
... 8.3 Web Services ... 202
... 8.4 ESA-SAP's Blueprint for SOA ... 207
... 8.5 Conclusion ... 218

9. Technology ... 221
... 9.1 SAP NetWeaver Integration Platform ... 221
... 9.2 The Integration Layers of SAP NetWeaver ... 222
... 9.3 People Integration ... 226
... 9.4 Information Integration ... 240
... 9.5 Process Integration ... 257
... 9.6 Application Platform ... 269
... 9.7 Composite Application Framework ... 278
... 9.8 SAP Solution Manager ... 283

10. Final Considerations ... 291
... 10.1 Familiar Applications As a Basis ... 291
... 10.2 New Components in SAP NetWeaver ... 293
... 10.3 Advantages for "Early Birds" ... 295

Appendix
... A. Sources and Further Reading ... 297
... B. About the Authors ... 301

Index ... 305
Autorenporträt
Steffen Karch is a senior business consultant for SAP Business Consulting at SAP Deutschland AG Co. KG. Previously, he was IT Project Manager at Pixelpark AG in Munich.
His project work concentrates on strategic IT consulting with special emphasis on matters of integration. One focus is the prioritization of projects using operational value analyses.
Loren Heilig is founder of IBSolution GmbH and has been its managing director since 2003. IBSolution GmbH is an innovative SAP NetWeaver service provider, and has made a name for itself on the SAP consultancy market, due in large part to its title, SAP BI Special Expertise Partner.
Christian Bernhardt is an industrial engineer. In his role as a senior business consultant at SAP Deutschland AG Co. KG, he has become an expert in SAP NetWeaver. His consultancy work focuses on the area of company portals, from determining the benefits of a portal installation to implementation and rollout.
Economist Andreas Hardt is a senior consultant at IBSolution GmbH. He specializes in the design, planning, implementation, and management of Business Intelligence projects. One of his customers recently went live with the ramp-up of SAP BW 3.5. He is also an instructor at SAP in Walldorf and delivers various in-house training courses.
Business information technologist Frank Heidfeld is a senior consultant at Capgemini Deutschland GmbH. Previously, he worked as an SAP consultant at Bertelsmann. His project work entails the implementation of business processes with SAP R/3 across the entire supply chain. In particular, he focuses on procurement, including e-procurement. His work in this area covers process design, change management, and system integration.
Dr. Roland Pfennig is Professor of Business Informatics at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences. His teaching specialties are Business Intelligence, standard software for business, and business processes. His research interests include the complex set of topics surrounding the sustainability of an information society.