Implementing SAP R/3 on OS/400
An IBM Redbooks publication
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Published on 07 August 2001
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ISBN-10: 0738421456
ISBN-13: 9780738421452
IBM Form #: SG24-4672-03
Authors: Aco Vidovic, Monti Abrahams, Ali Ayub, Lisa Gargulak, Michael Power and Marco Wermann
Abstract
This IBM Redbooks publication features a collection of knowledge gained from IBM and SAP solution experts who work with customers that use SAP R/3 on the IBM eServer iSeries server. It was written to assist R/3 basis consultants and other IT professionals in implementing a total business solution consisting of iSeries and AS/400 servers, OS/400 Version 4 Release 5 (V4R5), SAP R/3 Release 4.6C, DB2 UDB for iSeries database, and complementary solution products.
The primary content of this book is divided into three parts:
Part 1, "Understanding the solution", presents the concepts and other basic knowledge necessary to understand the structure, features, and functions of the SAP R/3 solution on the iSeries server.
Part 2, "Implementation", describes the implementation techniques necessary to install and properly set up R/3 in the iSeries environment. It contains detailed guidance and explanations of the specific tasks associated with the implementation. Professionals involved in implementing R/3 on OS/400 may, at some stage, face all the topics covered in this part.
Part 3, "Advanced topics", covers topics that will be of interest to those who want to enhance their SAP R/3 installation by improving performance and adding additional functionality.
Table of Contents
Part 1. Understanding the solution
Chapter 1. Introduction to the iSeries server
Chapter 2. Introduction to SAP R/3
Chapter 3. SAP R/3 system landscapes on iSeries
Chapter 4. Sizing and capacity planning
Part 2. Implementation
Chapter 5. Installation and configuration
Chapter 6. National language support
Chapter 7. Connectivity
Chapter 8. Data porting
Chapter 9. R/3 system printing
Chapter 10. iSeries system administration using GUI
Chapter 11. Availability, backup, and recovery
Part 3. Advanced topics
Chapter 12. Coexistence with non-SAP R/3 applications
Chapter 13. MQSeries link for R/3
Chapter 14. Migration to another platform
Chapter 15. Change and transport system
Chapter 16. Performance management
Chapter 17. Access Builder for SAP R/3
Chapter 18. mySAP.com
Chapter 19. SAP R/3 and Domino connection
Chapter 20. Using an IBM Network Station as an SAP front end
Chapter 21. Problem determination
Part 4. Appendices
Appendix A. OS/400 user tools
Appendix B. Apply Journaled Changes Extended
Appendix C. Support for SAP R/3