SAP Technology 101: A Layman’s Introduction to the SAP Technical Environment

Description

Learn the basics you need to understand your SAP technical infrastructure in a free, non technical webinar.

  • Get a high level understanding of the route from an end-user’s SAP desktop through the network, into the server, database, and back, to follow what happens when a transaction is executed.
  • Find out how business and configuration requirements for SAP systems are supported or hindered by the underlying infrastructure. 
  • Gain a clear understanding of the server equipment and infrastructure needed to support an SAP project. 
  • Examine SAP technology and emerging technologies that could significantly reduce the cost of ownership or complexity of SAP technical operations.

 

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This webinar took place on December 2, 2008. You can watch the video online to see the topics that we covered and download additional information.

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More Information

Join Dan Wilhelms, President of Symmetry Corporation as he covers:

  • Computer Science 101 – including data storage technologies and networking
  • Important acronyms and terminology from the SAP world.
  • How the SAP Database works.
  • How your SAP applications work with the database.
  • The standard technical architecture of small, medium and large SAP landscapes
  • The causes of poor SAP Application Performance.

About the presenter
Dan Wilhelms was one of the first Basis consultants hired by SAP America in 1994. In 1996 he founded Symmetry Corporation with the mission to be "The BASIS Experts." Since then, Symmetry has grown to be one of the largest dedicated SAP Basis consulting organizations in the nation.  Dan is a recognized SAP expert who is frequently invited to present ASUG conferences and other industry events, most recently at Managing your SAP Projects 2008.