Basis Administration for SAP Book

Introduction

Part I: Overview

Chapter 1: An SAP Primer for Administrators
SAP Architecture
The Basis Layer
Client/Server Architectures
SAP's Tiered Architecture
Homogeneous SAP Systems
Heterogeneous SAP Systems
Graphical User Interface (SAPGUI)
SAP's Flexibility and Scalability
SAP R/3 Standard
ABAP Development Workbench
Data Dictionary
Problem Resolution

Part II: Planning

Chapter 2: The Administrator's Role in Installation Planning
Hardware Requirements
Selecting Your Hardware Platform
Sizing Your Hardware
Server Requirements
Planning for Future Growth
Software Requirements
Operating System Considerations
Selecting Your Database Server
Sizing Your Database
Laying Out Your Database
Selecting Your Application Server
Selecting Your Presentation Server
Networking Requirements
LAN Considerations
WAN Considerations
Remote Support Connections
Resource Requirements
Identifying Personnel Roles
Outsourcing
Installation Planning Checklist
Complete Technical Questionnaire
Size Hardware
Determine Technical Infrastructure Needs
Procure Hardware and Network Connections
System Landscape
System Purpose
System Names
Client Strategy
Transport System Strategy
SAP Software Release Strategy
Summary

Chapter 3: R/3 System Strategies for Basis Administrators
System Landscapes
Client Strategy Best Suited for the System Landscape
How to Manage "Rolling Releases"

Part III: Installation

Chapter 4: An Administrator's Guide to Installing R/3
UNIX Operating System and Hardware Preparation
Installation Steps
ORAINST Pre-Execution Requirements
ORAINST Procedure
R/3 Installation Tools
Installing the Database Software
Installation Example
Network Installation
The Languages Your System Will Speak
Preparing the SAP Online System
SAP OSS Messages
SAP OSS Administration
SAP Service Connection
General Functions
Online Correction Support
Steps for Installing Hot Packages
Distributing Patches
Summary

Part IV: Configuration

Chapter 5: Creating and Administrating Clients
The R/3 Client Concept
Client Usage
Client Creation Tools
Logical System
Category
Changes and Transports for Client-Dependent Objects
Client-Independent Object Changes
Restrictions
Local or Remote Client Copy SCCO
Local Client Copy SCCL
Remote Client Copy SCC9
Copying a Client per Transport Request SCC1
Client Copy and Transport (Import and Export) SCC2
Client Export SCC8
Client Import-Post-processing SCC7
Client Copy Log Analysis SCC3
Deleting a Client SCC5
Client Import per Transport Request SCC6
Client Copy Profiles
Client Copy Prerequisites
Client Copy Utilities
A Client Copy in Action
Check Disk Space

Chapter 6: Security Administration
Methodology
Authorizations
Authorization Classes and Objects
Special User Accounts
Passwords
Table Authorizations
ABAP Authorization
Authority-Checks
Profile Generator
Activity Group Creation and Assignment
Other Tools and Security Issues
Transaction SU53-Authorization Check
Transaction ST01-Trace
Transaction ST05-SQL Trace
Security Roles and Responsibilities
The SAP Security Administrator
Audit Information Systems (AIS)
System Audit and Business Audit
Critical Authorizations Combinations
Summary

Chapter 7: Spool Administration
Printing
Printer Installation
Faxing
Faxing Using Delrina/Winfax at the Workstation
Faxing Using SAPcomm/TOPCALL at the Server
Using SAPconnect (Replacing SAPcomm)

Chapter 8: Correction and Transport System
Repairs
Correction
System Change Option
Transport Types
C Type
T Type
K Type
Common Scenarios in a CTS Environment
Object Types Related to the Correction and Transport System
Transport Management System (TMS)
Setting Up Correction and Transport System at UNIX Level
Examining Unix Users, Groups, and Permissions
Verify Control Tables and Parameters Files for CTS
Examine Control File TPPARAM
Additional Entries to be Verified
CTS Initialization
SE06
TPPARAM
TSYST
TDEVC
TASYS
RDDIMPDP
Maintenance of the CTS Environment

Chapter 9: SAP Performance Tuning
Planning Considerations
SAP Services
System Layout, Distribution, and Network Architecture
Hardware Architecture
Storage Devices and File System
Software and Database Layout
Operating System Tuning
Database Performance Considerations
SAP Performance Considerations
Memory Management
Buffer Management
Summary

Part V: Administration

Chapter 10: System Monitoring and Administration
Monitoring SAP R/3
Lock Manager (Enqueue) (SM12)
The SAP R/3 System Log (SM21)
Performance (ST03)
Buffers (ST02)
ABAP Errors (ST22)
Roll and Paging (ST02)
Trace Switch (ST05)
Batch Jobs (SM37 or SM39)
Updates (SM13)
Process (SM50)
Load Balancing (SMLG)
Active and All Logged on Users (AL08)
Gateway (SMGW)
Hot Package and Kernel Patch Level
Operating System
Database
Alert Monitor
Global (AL01-SAP System & AL02-Database)

Chapter 11: Performance Monitoring and Administration
CCMS Monitoring Transactions
Monitoring Transactions
Determining Performance Goals
User Response Time
Identifying Performance Bottlenecks
Tuning Rules of Thumb
ABAP Runtime Analysis
With Subroutines
With Internal Tables
With Technical Database Information
Display Filter
Hit List
Tables
Group Hit List
Hierarchy

Chapter 12: Database Administration
Roles and Responsibilities of a Basis Administrator as DBA
Installing and Upgrading the Database
Assisting and Managing the Development Process
Database Security
Backup and Recovery Strategies
Scheduled Database Maintenance and Support
Summary

Chapter 13: Data Archiving for Administrators
Archiving Concepts
Developing an Archiving Strategy
Archiving Authorizations
Identifying the Archive Objects
Performing the Archive
Step 1: Parameters Setup
Step 2: Configuring the Archiving Object
Step 3: Performing the Actual Archiving
Application Archiving Objects
Financial Archive Objects
Accounting Documents (FI_DOCUMNT); Archive Customizing Example
Controlling Archive Objects
CO Cost Center Line Items (C0_CCTR_EP); Archiving Example
Material Management Archive Objects
MM-Purchasing Documents (MM_EKKO): Archiving Example
Sales and Distribution Archive Objects
SD-Sales Documents (SD_VBAK); Archiving Example
Data Retention Tool (DART)
Summary
Archive
Deletion
Post Processing
Other Options
ArchiveLink

Chapter 14: An Administrator's Troubleshooting Guide
Analysis Tools
The System Log
The System Process Overview (SM50)
The ABAP Dump Analysis
The Update Records Monitor
The Lock Entries Monitor
System Trace Files
Online Service System
The Database Alert Log
Diagnosing the Problem
Is the Problem Reproducible?
Problem Rectification

Chapter 15: The Internet and SAP
Architecture
Installation Summary
Administration
The Internet Application Components (IAC)
ITS and Components
ITS Project Directory and Service File
Creation of WebTransactions
Creation of WebRFC and WebReporting
WebReporting
WebReporting Browser
User Administration
Security
Controlled Access
Encryption Technology
SAP@Web Studio
Summary

Part VI: Upgrading

Chapter 16: The Administrator's Role in Upgrading R/3
The Upgrade Process
When to Upgrade
Planning Your Upgrade
The Technical Upgrade
Summary

Chapter 17: Pre-Production for Administrators
Resource Planning
Test and Measurement
Volume Test
Stress Test
System Administration Tests
Job Scheduling Management
Database Management
Database Backup and Recovery Management
Transport Management System (TMS)
SAP System Alerts and Logs
Printing and Fax Management
Daily Monitoring Activities
Disaster Recovery
Pre-production Data Migration and Data Loads
Pre-production Checklist
Stabilization of the Production System
Summary

Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: Understanding the EDI Architecture
Appendix B: Understanding Ready-to-Run R/3
Index