The Sap R/3 Handbook [Paperback]

Jose Antonio Hernandez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0070331219 | ISBN-13: 978-0070331211

Technical information on R/3 from SAP, the revolutionary and complex client/server enterprise software package, is in very hot demand. Here is the premier reference on this booming product -- the complete guide to SAP R/3 implementation and installation that consultants, IS managers, software developers, and database administrators have been clamoring for.

Whether readers are seeking an introduction or in-depth knowledge of SAP R/3, this handbook fits the bill. It covers programming (including the R/3 ABAP/4 programming language), data modeling, systems architecture, installation, and system administration. With R/3 software quickly making inroads into every corporate area from human resources to finance to manufacturing-and with no competing product on the horizon -- this handbook will find an instant and steady following.

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The Only Book You Will Need To Get SAP R/3 Up and Running In Your business NOW! While SAP R/3 client-server enterprise software helps integrate business functions to an unprecendented degree, its complexities pose many difficulties along the way. This guide gives you a smoother ride by providing easy-to-follow steps to all stages of R/3 installation, implementation, operation, and support. Featuring coverage of the latest R/3 release-version 3.1-the SAP R/3 Handbook clearly explains the ABAP/4 development woprkbench, the transport system, R/3 services distribution, systems architecture, and system administration. It includes extensive discussion of the Basis system and technical implementation issues, as well as connectivity options such as SAP Business Workflow, Fax, ALE, EDI, and ArchiveLink. Rely on this "comsultant" for valuable insights on how to: Get the system up and running at peak performance; Interface with computers, databases, and users with R/3; Logically manage tables with ABAP/4 Data dictionary; Manage and reorganize tablespace with the sapdba utility; Prevent problems and bottlenecks by using the computer Center Management System (CCMS); Perform backup/restore procedures. Numerous problem-solving examples taken from real-lief UNIX and Windows NT platforms help you avoid trial and error in your R/3 system setup. If you're looking for maximum integration in your business, you've come to the right place! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jose Antonio Hernandez is a project manager and technical leader for the SAP implementation at Telefonica Sistemas, a leading telecommunications company in Spain. Previously, he was a software engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation, where he specialized in the technical implementation of R/3 systems. He also teaches training courses for the SAP Basis System. Mr. Hernandez has extensive background in real-time systems, voice synthesis, and client/server development.

About the Author

Jose Hernandez (Spain) is a project manager and technical leader for the SAP implementation at Telefonics Sistemas, a leading telecommunicatin company in Spain. Previously he was a software engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation, where he specialized in the technical implementation of R/3. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 969 pages
• Publisher: Computing Mcgraw-Hill (July 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070331219
• ISBN-13: 978-0070331211
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,459,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A complete reference for Basis Consultants and Administrator, January 6, 2000

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Greg Robson (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SAP R/3 Administrator's Handbook (Hardcover)

The author of any technical reference book faces the challenge of providing the reader with, on the one hand, enough detail to cover the topics adequately and on the other, the need to rein back on minutiae. At the same time, topics should be covered at a level of detail consistent with the subject. This is largely subjective but could mean the difference between a volume 2 to 3 inches thick and a volume 2 to 3 foot thick. Mr Hernandez has managed to keep his authoritative work to a manageable size yet maintain a level of detail beyond which only OSS, SAP Developers and possibly the SAP Help would answer your query.

In his second Edition of what has become a standard R/3 text for many SAP R/3 Basis Consultants, José Hernandez has updated terminology to suit versions up to 4.6 including the new features offered by the later versions. Although the bulk of the text covers the Basis R/3 system one of the most notable changes is the inclusion of Windows NT. Some of the new R/3 features covered are the Profile Generator, the new Object-based monitoring system, ASAP and the Transport Management System (TMS).

The first 5 chapters of the book cover the conceptual overview of the R/3 product including general product information, the software as a client-server system, in-memory and disk usage architecture, installation concepts, and some essential "using" information. Chapters 6 onwards, including the appendices each describe an R/3 topic in detail. A complete Table of Contents is likely to be available on many on-line book stores.

Typical of the material offered in the second edition is the excellent coverage of The SAP Printing System. The chapter covers a conceptual overview describing the Spooler's place in the architecture, its relationship to the operating system, how to set up additional spoolers, using the spooler and the various objects which contribute towards the printing system. José then traverses each of the screens and menu options associated with setting up printer devices, front end printing (SAPLPD), Temse, Fax and administration tasks . When describing how to set up a printer device, each field on each screen is described. Dropdown options are each described in detail. The chapter also includes many operational tips and examples.

Having used the first edition of R/3 Handbook for the past 2 years and being the primary text I used to pass the R/3 basis certification test, I obtained the second edition the moment it became available. I recommend it to anyone who needs a ready-to-hand comprehensive text for SAP R/3 Basis.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommded for R/3 Administrators, March 17, 1999

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Mario Luna Arroyo (Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sap R/3 Handbook (Paperback)

I have been doing R/3 Technical Consulting for two years and this is my one and only reference book. It explains the basics of the system architecture and covers major areas, such as user management, authorization profiles, spool system, background processing, basic system monitoring and database concepts (Oracle only).

The information presened in this book is well organized and very helpful on the day-to-day system management.

Don't buy this book if you are looking for detailed information on system installation, ABAP programming and performance tuning.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What happened in the new edition?, January 17, 2006

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Christopher Dryden "catlantis" (West Linn, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SAP R/3 Handbook, Third Edition (Paperback)

This edition appears to be about 1/3 the size of previous editions; and refers to a fairly old version of SAP... even though this was released in Dec 2005.

There is a great many things missing here. SPAM... I guess you do not need that any more.

Perhaps the publishers wanted a book for managers.

Anyway, if you are considering this, get the 2nd edition... or buy one of the many that are used, as I expect there will be many BASIS admins selling this back the day after they purchase it.

Sorry... I was hoping for an updated version of Edition 2.