Finally, a detailed reference that gives administrators expert instruction to analyze and optimize performance in SAP BW. All the BW basics are covered such as architecture and data modelling, plus the ins and outs of systematic performance analysis, as well as volumes of valuable data design tips. Readers get an in-depth introduction to SAP BW indices, statistics, and database optimizers and learn about the key aspects of reporting performance. Full-length chapters deal with aggregates as well as extraction and loading performance. Plus, of course, the mission-critical topics of compression and InfoCube partitioning are discussed extensively. The depth and breadth of the information in this book, together with practical guidance that you can use right away, gives administrators the tools to analyze and tune BW performance immediately. Highlights include: BW architecture, sizing, and data modeling System load analysis Indices and database statistics Reporting performance: OLAP Cache, query monitor and trace, BW Reporting Agent, front-end performance and network, BEx queries and Excel workbooks Aggregates Compression and partitioning Extraction and loading performance: Integration of data sources, data flow, communication and transfer techniques, Persistent Staging Area, performance aspects for load, data extraction, and data transformation processes Update of InfoCubes and ODS objects

As an administrator, your ongoing to-do list dominates your desk. Let us help: With this book, learn the daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly administration tasks you should be performing, and how to perform them. This comprehensive guide will walk you through system setup and configuration to lay a sound foundation for effective data storage, and then teach you to employ performance tuning techniques to optimize system performance. Consult detailed best practices to learn how to create BW objects and run reports, as well as to effectively use jobs and skills profiles for system support. Advance your SAP BW system from a B-movie to a blockbuster.

This book describes how you can optimize the performance of your SAP solution and ensure it operates as cost-effectively as possible. Learn how to systematically identify and analyze performance problems, implement appropriate tuning measures, and evaluate their effectiveness. The book covers both technical optimization as well as the monitoring of applications. From hardware, to your ABAP and Java programs, to database access each potential performance bottleneck is highlighted, along with corresponding instructions and valuable tips _ provided directly from support professionals at SAP. This fifth edition has been completely revised and updated for SAP NetWeaver 7.0. New sections cover topics related to the analysis of Web Dynpro applications, the SAP J2EE engine, SAP JVM, and SAP Solution Manager Diagnostics.

This book is your guide for analyzing and optimizing ABAP source code. You ll learn about the analysis tools and performance-relevant technologies, and discover how you can analyze existing source code and enhance your programming style. This is the resource you need to ensure that your ABAP programs are fully optimized. 1 Analysis Tools After reading this book, you ll know when and how to use analysis tools properly including Code Inspector, performance trace, ABAP trace, or single records statistics. 2 Programming Technologies Get detailed information on parallel processing, internal tables, SQL data processing, and much more, and learn how these technologies affect performance. 3 Buffering Explore the different buffers that are available on the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP, and learn the most important buffer options to avoid unnecessary database accesses. 4 Database Tuning You ll obtain a description of the database architecture and the technical background of database accesses, and master the tuning options for database accesses. 5 New Developments Learn from a comprehensive overview of the new developments in ABAP Release 7.0, EhP2, such as Transaction SAT, the innovations of the performance trace, and changes of internal tables.

Now you can proactively avoid administration problems with CRM Middleware - whether they be performance losses or even complete system freezes - using this comprehensive book, based on the extensive experience of SAP Active Global Support. You'll learn the basics of data processing in the Middleware (input processing, validation, output processing) and get concrete troubleshooting advice. Plus, uncover a vast array of optimization options for all critical parts of the Middleware, as well as practical instruction on how to avoid system freezes and on how to handle those freezes once they've occurred. Based on CRM Release 5.0, this book is also highly useful for those still working with the older Release 4.0. In addition, wherever possible, the authors also provide you with sneak previews of the upcoming release 6.0 as well. Highlights Include: * Input processing and validation * Output processing * BDoc modelling and storage * Groupware integration * Exchanging your own data * Replication & Realignment * XML * Reorganizing the Middleware * Mass changes * Roadmaps for analyzing the Middleware

Take your SAP ABAP skills to the next level by mastering ABAP programming techniques with the help of real-world examples Key FeaturesBecome adept at building interfaces and explore ABAP tools and techniquesDiscover the modern functionalities available in the latest version of ABAPLearn the process of creating stunning HTML5 applications using SAPUI5Book Description Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) is an established and complex programming language in the IT industry. This book is designed to help you use the latest ABAP techniques and apply legacy constructions using practical examples. You'll start with a quick refresher on language and database concepts, followed by agile techniques for adding custom code to a modern ABAP system. After this, you will get up to speed with the complete ABAP toolset for importing data to and from different environments. Next, you'll learn how to print forms and work with the different ABAP tools for Extensible Markup Language (XML) manipulation. While covering further chapters, you'll gain insights into building stunning UI5 interfaces, in addition to learning how to develop simple apps using the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). You will also pick up the technique of handling exceptions and performing testing in ABAP. In the concluding chapters, you can look forward to grasping various techniques for optimizing the performance of programs using a variety of performance analysis tools. By the end of this book, you will have the expertise you need to confidently build maintainable programs in Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP). What you will learnCreate stable and error-free ABAP programsLeverage new ABAP concepts including object-oriented programming(OOP) and Model-View-Controller (MVC)Learn to add custom code to your existing SAP programSpeed up your ABAP programs by spotting bottlenecksUnderstand techniques such as performance tuning and optimizationDevelop modern and beautiful user interfaces (UIs) in an ABAP environmentBuild multiple classes with any nesting levelWho this book is for This book is for developers who want to learn and use ABAP skills to become an industry expert. Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts is expected.

Are you ready for the next generation of SAP Process Integration? Meet SAP Process Orchestration! This is your complete guide to the tools and components of SAP PO. Learn how to build and configure interfaces, and then use SAP BPM to manage your business processes. Thanks to both a practical and comprehensive approach, you'll find out how to configure the System Landscape Directory, create an iFlow, monitor message processing, create BPM processes, and so much more. Advanced Adapter Engine Extended (AEX)Learn how to configure and work with the System Landscape Directory, Enterprise Service Repository, the Integration Directory, and message processing. SAP Business Process ManagementHere's your guide to everything SAP BPM: perform administration tasks, learn how to automate business processes, and build human-centric and system-centric processes from scratch. MigrationIf you haven't switched from SAP Process Integration to SAP Process Orchestration, chances are you will soon. Get ahead by learning what changes are coming, and benefit from practical information about migrating business processes. Highlights: Administration and development tools System Landscape Directory Enterprise Service Repository Integration Directory iFlow Advanced Adapter Engine Extended (AEX) Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) SAP Business Rule Management Java proxies Monitor business processes

See how SAP HANA has changed ABAP Whether you're studying for certification or just want to see what's new, you can learn to design simple and advanced SAP HANA applications with ABAP by using this comprehensive guide. Learn to enable code pushdown, use new Open SQL enhancements and CDS views, and integrate native SAP HANA objects. Use detailed programming examples to develop database procedures and optimize your applications. You'll be programming for SAP HANA in no time Basic Principles Explore essential SAP HANA principles like in-memory technology and architecture, the SAP Web IDE, and AS ABAP database programming. Advanced Techniques Learn to use tools like InfoProviders, EasyQuery Interface, and the Application Function Modeler for SAP HANA. Discover how to integrate geographical data from SAP HANA in ABAP programs. Optimizing Existing Applications Get step-by-step instructions to help you optimize existing ABAP applications, and learn how to speed up applications with SAP HANA. Highlights: Code pushdown SAP Web IDE Eclipse CDS views SQLScript Native SAP HANA object integration Open SQL enhancements Geo-information Text searches Error analysis

There's more to upgrading your SAP system than just pressing a button. Here's the next-best thing: a comprehensive guide to the upgrade process. You'll understand project planning and processes, how to use upgrade tools in ABAP and Java systems, and how to upgrade individual products like SAP Solution Manager, SAP BW, SAP CRM, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP PI and SAP PO, and more. Finally, everything you need to perform successful SAP upgrades In this book, you'll learn about: Project Planning Don't embark on your upgrade journey unprepared. Understand how to plan for the project, and get to know the system architecture, upgrade tools, and strategies that you'll need to be successful. Upgrade Processes Find the steps you'll need to upgrade Java and ABAP systems, modify SAP objects, and learn how to use the right tools for these processes. Upgrading SAP Components Each SAP component has a unique flavor. Get what you need to upgrade each of the major components, including SAP BW, SAP CRM, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP Process Integration, and more. Highlights: Project planning Technical planning ABAP and Java upgrades SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Process Orchestration SAP BusinessObjects BI Upgrade process and preparation Upgrade tools Modifying SAP objects SAP ERP, SAP CRM, SAP SCM, SAP BW Enhancement packages