SAP R/3 Handbook, Third Edition (Paperback)

by Jose Hernandez (Author), Franklin Martinez (Author), James Keogh (Author) "After the Internet, SAP R/3 is one of the hottest topics in the computer industry, and the company that developed it, SAP AG, has become..." (more)
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Product Description
First to market! The best-selling SAP R/3 reference book is back and fully revised. This edition focuses on the new features of release 4.7 Get complete coverage of the latest features including Web Application Server, security, platform integration with non-SAP systems and more. Read content that is being called "better than SAP training" which is only going to be stronger this edition with more common scenario solutions.

From the Back Cover
Implement a comprehensive, integrated application platform

Take full advantage of the power, flexibility, and adaptability of SAP -- the premier solution for service-based, enterprise-scale business processes. SAP R/3 Handbook, Third Edition offers complete coverage of installation, implementation, operation, and support. You'll get full details on all the components, including SAP Web Application Server, SAP NetWeaver, the ABAP workbench, and more. Administration, security, and integration with other systems is also covered.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SAP TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS

• Get an overview of SAP business, integration, and collaboration solutions
• Understand SAP Web Application Server architecture
• Get details on the SAP NetWeaver platform
• Access SAP systems through the SAP presentation interface
• Use the ABAP workbench development environment
• Handle system administration and implement security
• Manage system-wide changes with the Transport Management System (TMS)
• Analyze performance and troubleshoot SAP solutions

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Product Details

• Paperback: 606 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072257164
• ISBN-13: 978-0072257168
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,045 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	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

By	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

By	Christopher Dryden "catlantis" (West Linn, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.