With this hands-on guide to SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) 7.2, you'll find everything you need to maintain your SAP landscape First get a handle on basic concepts, see how to upgrade to 7.2, and configure your solution. Then dive into key functionality: monitoring, business process documentation, change control management, IT service management, testing, and more. Round out your skills with information on security and real-world case studies Highlights: -Upgrading to 7.2 -Configuration -Monitoring tools -Business process documentation -Quality Gate Management -Change Request Management (ChaRM) -Requirements management -IT Service Management (ITSM) -IT project and portfolio management -Testing -Business Process Operations -Security

Attention administrators! Are you pursuing a background in SAP Basis, or just seeking brush up on your skills? If so, look no further than this practical guide! Updated for SAP NetWeaver 7.4, this resource offers the fundamental concepts of system administration, with step-by-step instructions and hundreds of screenshots. From system monitoring with SAP Solution Manager to database administration and disaster recovery, learn how to handle everything from the routine to the occasional hiccup.

Are you moving to SAP S/4HANA? Learn how SAP Solution Manager 7.2 can smooth your path Readiness checks? Check. Custom code management? Check. Automated testing? Check. Explore deployment best practices and the fully supported SAP Activate, along with other essential SolMan functionality. Whether you're deploying SAP S/4HANA with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, or as a standalone system, SolMan 7.2 will give you the tools you need Custom Code and Data Volume Management Explore how to identify and manage custom code and get the skills to handle large volumes of data during a transition to SAP S/4HANA. SAP Activate and SAP Best Practices See how an SAP S/4HANA implementation works using the SolMan-supported SAP Activate methodology and discover how SAP Best Practices ensure an efficient and seamless migration. Readiness Checks and Testing Understand how SolMan cuts problems off at the source using readiness checks before a migration and testing tools after it's completed. Highlights: SAP Solution Manager 7.2 SAP S/4HANA Custom code management Data volume management SAP Activate Solution documentation Change control management Testing Business processes analysis SAP Best Practices

Make the grade with this SAP Solution Manager 7.2 certification study guide! From installation and configuration to monitoring and management, this guide will review the key technical and functional knowledge you need to pass your exam with flying colors. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each topic area, and practice questions and answers to solidify your knowledge. Your path to SAP Solution Manager certification begins here! a. Test Structure Prepare with up-to-date information on each topic covered in the C_SM100_7205 exam, including SAP Solution Manager architecture, configuration, monitoring, and more. b. Core Content Review major subject areas like system and application monitoring, landscape design, process management, and job management. Then dial in with important terminology, and key takeaways for each subject. c. Q&A After reviewing each chapter, test your skills with in-depth questions and answers for each section and improve your test-taking skills. 1) C_SM100_7205 2) Configuration 3) Architecture 4) Lifecycle management 5) Landscape management 6) Monitoring 7) Maintenance 8) Process and job management 9) SAP EarlyWatch Alert

Dive into the world of SAP Solution Manager’s Focused Build application with this essential guide, designed to help you manage development and configuration activities effectively. This book aims to go beyond technical information and setup guides by sharing practical experiences, valuable tips, and insights on what works and what doesn’t. Understand the relationship between Focused Build and SAP Solution Manager, and explore the key features that can enhance your project management experience. Determine if Focused Build is the ideal tool for your projects. Familiarize yourself with Focused Build’s end-to-end processes and the various roles crucial for successful project implementation. Understand how to use Focused Build to document and prioritize requirements, approve implementation scope, and manage the build process with ease. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create work packages, deal efficiently with work items, correct errors, and handle changes in your projects. The key topics covered in this easy-to-follow guide include:

• Introduction to Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager
• Key features and benefits of Focused Build
• End-to-end requirements definition, project scoping, and build management
• Configuration overview and best practices

In the face of large data accumulation, data archiving plays a vital role in maintaining SAP system performance while adhering to legal requirements. Strategize and execute your SAP data archiving plan with this guide Begin with the basic principles, before diving into tools for storage and transactions for accessing archived data. Whether you're using a classic approach or SAP Information Lifecycle Management, get the know-how you need to clean out the clutter in your SAP system. Strategy to Execution Learn how to develop an archiving strategy that best suits your business needs. Then walk through the planning and execution of your archiving project with step-by-step instructions and screenshots. Storage and Access Discover the best tools and transactions for storing and accessing your archived SAP data--like the ArchiveLink and WebDAV interfaces for storage and the Archive Explorer and Transaction VA03 for accessing data. Classic Approach versus SAP ILM Get an in-depth look at both SAP archiving methods: the classic archiving approach using tools such as the Archive Development Kit, or SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM), which includes functions for retention management and implementing system shutdowns. Highlights: Technical environment and concepts Legal principles and framework Data storage and access Interfaces and transactions Strategy and project planning Implementation and management SAP Information Lifecycle Management ArchiveLink WebDAV Archive Information Systems

Understand how your controlling processes relate to SAP Discover the many features and functionalities of the Controlling component Up-to-date for enhancement package 5 If you use Controlling in SAP ERP Financials, this book is a must-have resource for your daily work. You ll learn how to perform transactions with fewer steps and less effort, and you ll discover how to troubleshoot minor problems and system issues. In addition to the core areas of Controlling, you ll also find coverage of more advanced topics, such as SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP BusinessObjects, the SAP Financials Closing Cockpit, and topics added in recent enhancement packages. This book will help you to master the system and work more efficiently on a daily basis.