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Introduction | |
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Introduction to SAP | |
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SAP Explained | |
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Overview of SAP: The Company | |
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SAP Business Applications or Components | |
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The SAP Client Concept | |
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Running SAP | |
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SAP Business Basics | |
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Business Architecture and the Business Roadmap | |
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ASAP and Business Blueprinting | |
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The Business Perspective | |
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Other Perspectives: Mapping Business Needs to SAP Applications | |
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Combining the Four Perspectives | |
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SAP Technology Basics | |
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SAP Technology 101: SAP Basis | |
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SAP Hardware Basics | |
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SAP-Supported Operating Systems | |
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Database Basics for SAP | |
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SAP Project Basics | |
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SAP Project Implementation Basics | |
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SAP Realization: Resources and Timelines | |
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Accessing Your New SAP Systems | |
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Typical Day-to-Day Business Processes | |
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SAP Applications and Components | |
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Overview of SAP Applications and Components | |
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SAP Business Suite Components | |
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SAP NetWeaver Components | |
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Small and Medium Enterprises | |
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SAP Business One | |
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SAP Business ByDesign | |
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SAP All-in-One | |
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Selecting the "Best" SAP Solution | |
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Choosing SAP SME Offerings over Business Suite | |
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SAP NetWeaver: The Foundation for SAP | |
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A Brief History of SAP NetWeaver | |
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The SAP NetWeaver Umbrella: Six Areas | |
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Strategic Benefits of NetWeaver | |
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SAP NetWeaver Building Blocks | |
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Bringing It All Together | |
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SAP ERP: SAP's Core Product | |
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The Evolution of SAP ERP | |
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SAP ERP Business Scenarios and Modules | |
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The SAP Business Suite and Other SAP Applications | |
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SAP Innovations 2010 | |
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SAP Supply Chain Management | |
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SAP Customer Relationship Management | |
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SAP PLM: A Platform for Product Management | |
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SAP Supplier Relationship Management | |
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SAP Manufacturing | |
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SAP Service and Asset Management | |
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SAP for Business Users | |
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A Business User's Perspective on Implementing SAP | |
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The Business User's Role | |
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The SAP Project Lifecycle | |
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Logging On and Using SAP's User Interface | |
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Logging On to Access SAP | |
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SAPGUI Basics | |
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Navigation Basics | |
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Understanding and Using Fields | |
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Display Fields | |
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Screen Objects | |
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Using the Windows Clipboard | |
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SAP User Roles and Authorizations | |
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What Is SAP Security? | |
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Overview of SAP Security | |
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SAP Authorizations | |
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Using SAP to Do Your Job | |
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Which SAP User Interface Is Best? | |
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WinGUI Configuration and Tools | |
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The Customizing of Local Layout Button | |
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New Visual Design Selection | |
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Clipboard Selection | |
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Font Selection | |
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Status Field's System Information Icon | |
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Printing from SAP | |
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Using Your SAPGUI | |
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Reporting and Query Basics | |
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Reporting Tools | |
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General Report Selection | |
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SAP Reporting Tools (SAP Query, InfoSet Query, Ad Hoc Query, and QuickViewer) | |
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SAP Queries | |
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Understanding the InfoSet (Ad Hoc) Query | |
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Understanding the QuickViewer | |
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Extending SAP with Microsoft and Other Products | |
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SAP Integration with Desktop Applications | |
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SAP Assistant | |
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Using %pc to Download Data | |
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Integrating SAP with Office: Quick References | |
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Integrating SAP with Microsoft SharePoint | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Duet | |
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Introduction to Duet Enterprise | |
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Using OpenText with SAP | |
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Using SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe | |
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Integrating Microsoft Directory with SAP | |
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SAP for IT Professionals | |
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A Project Manager's Perspective on Implementing SAP | |
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SAP and the ASAP Methodology | |
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The Project Management Office | |
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Assembling the Project Team | |
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SAP Project Leadership | |
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Contemporary Tools and Methodologies | |
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Project Closeout | |
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A Basis Professional's Perspective on SAP | |
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Shifting Focus: From Business to Technology | |
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Installation Master Guides and SAP Notes | |
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Setting the Stage: The SAP Landscape | |
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Architecture and Sizing Considerations | |
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SAP Technical Readiness and Security Considerations | |
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Staffing and Operational Considerations | |
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A Developer's Perspective on SAP | |
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Programming Tools | |
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Developer and SAP Methodologies | |
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Configuration and the SAP IMG | |
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Different Views of the IMG | |
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Additional IMG Fundamentals | |
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SAP Technical Installation | |
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Installation Overview | |
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SAP Installation Planning | |
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Infrastructure Readiness | |
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Performing a Real-World SAP Installation | |
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Post-Installation Tasks | |
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Installing the SAP Trial Version | |
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Introducing SAP Single Sign-On | |
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SAP and the Cloud | |
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Introduction to the Cloud | |
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Cloud Consumer Perspective | |
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Cloud Service Provider Perspective | |
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Brief History of Computing and the Cloud | |
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Bringing Together SAP and the Cloud | |
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SAP System Administration and Management | |
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Administering SAP | |
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Managing the SAP System | |
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SAP Enhancements, Upgrades, and More | |
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Setting the Stage: Making Changes to SAP | |
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Enhancement and Upgrade Terminology | |
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More on SAP Upgrades | |
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High-Level Project Planning | |
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SAP Careers | |
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SAP Careers for the Business Professional | |
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What Exactly Is an SAP Business Professional? | |
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Where Do I Look? | |
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More Details | |
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Preparing for a Business Career in SAP | |
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SAP Careers for the IT Professional | |
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SAP, Its Partners, and Its Customers | |
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What Types of Opportunities Are Available? | |
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Preparing for a Career in SAP | |
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Working on the Intangibles | |
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Other Resources and Closing Thoughts | |
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Professional Resources | |
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Internet Resources | |
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SAP Conferences | |
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Employment and Career Opportunities | |
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Appendixes | |
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Case Study Answers | |
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SAP Acronyms and Common Terms | |