1. Introduction to SAP NetWeaver - An Overview Introduction to SAP NetWeaver - An Overview

2. What is SAP NetWeaver exactly ? SAP NetWeaver currently consists of the following products: SAP Web Application Server ( WAS ) SAP Web Application Server ( WAS ) SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Business Information Warehouse ( BIW ) SAP Business Information Warehouse ( BIW ) SAP Exchange Infrastructure SAP Exchange Infrastructure SAP Knowledge Management ( KM ) SAP Knowledge Management ( KM ) SAP Mobile Infrastructure – Not yet fully released SAP Mobile Infrastructure – Not yet fully released SAP Master Data Management ( MDM ) SAP Master Data Management ( MDM ) SAP Composite Application Framework SAP Composite Application Framework SAP Life Cycle Management SAP Life Cycle Management The fragrance/essence of integration of all of the above in a unified development platform is called SAP NetWeaver. So, the name Integrated Development Environment ( IDE ) inherited for SAP NetWeaver. The fragrance/essence of integration of all of the above in a unified development platform is called SAP NetWeaver. So, the name Integrated Development Environment ( IDE ) inherited for SAP NetWeaver.

3. SAP NetWeaver Purpose: SAP NetWeaver provides, 1. an open integration – Ex: Platform independent, 2. an extended application platform – Ex: xApps, 3. permits the integration of the Enterprise Services Architecture (ESA), 4. an unified business processes across technological boundaries, 5. integration of applications as needed, and 6. access and edit simple information easily and in a structured manner.

4. ESA – Enterprise Services Architecture Definition: ESA is a service oriented architecture for adaptive business solutions ESA is a service oriented architecture for adaptive business solutions Basic building block of adaptive enterprise Basic building block of adaptive enterprise Open technology standards Open technology standards Component oriented Component oriented “Web” services based “Web” services based Flexibility (if any changes in business processes ) Flexibility (if any changes in business processes ) Contd.,

5. Let us break the definition of ESA for clear understanding ESA is a service-oriented - Openness through Web services & other standards Architecture – The way to build new and to integrate existing solutions. But it doesn’t mean that it is a product by itself. For adaptive – Ease of exchange, ease of use and ease of innovation Business – Secure, reliable, scalable, manageable, highly available, performant. Solutions – The blueprint for mySAP business suite, SAP Net Weaver and SAP xAPPs etc.,

6. Integration SAP NetWeaver is the basis for all SAP solutions on a given hardware. The business applications and the SAP xApps use the key areas of SAP NetWeaver as shown in the following graphic. SAP NetWeaver is the basis for all SAP solutions on a given hardware. The business applications and the SAP xApps use the key areas of SAP NetWeaver as shown in the following graphic. SAP NetWeaver is designed to support the Microsoft.NET™ and IBM WebSphere standards SAP NetWeaver is designed to support the Microsoft.NET™ and IBM WebSphere standards

7. xApps are a new breed of packaged composite applications that snap-on to an existing (heterogeneous) IT environment to orchestrate new, cross-functional business processes. New, snap-on cross-functional business process Existing applications and data sources xApp SAP xApps

8. Features SAP NetWeaver covers the following topics and components: Security Security Security People Integration: People Integration: People Integration People Integration Multi-channel access Multi-channel access Portal Portal Collaboration Collaboration Information Integration: Information Integration: Information Integration Information Integration Business Intelligence Business Intelligence BI Content BI Content BI Content BI Content Knowledge Management Knowledge Management Master Data Management Master Data Management Process Integration: Process Integration: Process Integration Process Integration Integration Broker Integration Broker Business Process Management Business Process Management Application Platform: Application Platform: Application Platform Application Platform Java Java ABAP ABAP Business Services Business Services Connectivity Connectivity DB and OS abstraction DB and OS abstraction SAP Knowledge Warehouse SAP Knowledge Warehouse Conclusion Conclusion Conclusion

9. 1. Security Purpose: In today’s world of collaborative business processes and open system environments, security no longer means just adding a firewall and using passwords to log on. It requires a complete approach that not only applies to your own IT landscape, but also to issues that arise beyond your own borders, in which even simple organizational measures can have a significant impact. The infrastructure of the SAP NetWeaver technology platform supports you by delivering comprehensive security features for heterogeneous environments In today’s world of collaborative business processes and open system environments, security no longer means just adding a firewall and using passwords to log on. It requires a complete approach that not only applies to your own IT landscape, but also to issues that arise beyond your own borders, in which even simple organizational measures can have a significant impact. The infrastructure of the SAP NetWeaver technology platform supports you by delivering comprehensive security features for heterogeneous environments contd., contd.,

10. Features SectionDescription SAP NetWeaver security guide The SAP NetWeaver Security Guide provides an overview of the security aspects involved with the SAP NetWeaver platform and its products. It includes a overview of the mechanisms available as well as our recommendations and security measures to take to increase the security of your overall SAP system landscape User authentication and Single Sign-On This section describes the user authentication and Single Sign-On mechanisms available with the SAP NetWeaver platform, for example the use of logon tickets or X.509 client certificates for Single Sign-On or the use of Pluggable Authentication Services (PAS) for using external authentication mechanisms. Contd.,

11. Identity Management This section describes the mechanisms available for user and role management on the SAP Web Application Server ABAP, the use of the User Management Engine (UME) for user management on the SAP J2EE Engine, and the integration of user accounts on SAP systems with user accounts maintained on a directory server. Network and transport layer security This section describes the mechanisms available for transport layer security, for example, the use of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to secure Internet connections and the use of Secure Network Communications (SNC) to secure connections that use SAP-specific protocols. Contd.,

12. System security This section describes topics that apply to system security, for example: key, key pair and trust management, logging of security- related events using the Security Audit Log, and virus detection using the virus scan interface. Digital signatures and encryptions This section describes the use of public-key technology for digital signatures and encryption with SAP systems.

13. 2. People integration Purpose Purpose People Integration brings together the right functionality and the right information to the right people. People Integration brings together the right functionality and the right information to the right people. On the people level, end users will settle for nothing less than a seamless user experience (in spite of the growing system diversity), boundless collaboration functionality, and pervasive access. On the people level, end users will settle for nothing less than a seamless user experience (in spite of the growing system diversity), boundless collaboration functionality, and pervasive access. Contd., Contd.,

14. How does the Integration takes place ? People Integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver Contd.,

15. Features Key capability Description Portal This capability provides industry-leading portal technology that delivers unified, personalized, and role-based user access to your heterogeneous IT environment. Collaboration Collaboration promotes cooperation in enterprises using virtual team rooms (Collaboration Rooms), real-time communication (chat and application sharing) and the use of third-party groupware and synchronous collaboration (for example, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and WebEx). Because of the close integration with Portal and Knowledge Management, it is easy to reuse their content. Multi channel access With Multi-Channel Access, you can connect to enterprise systems through web-based, voice, mobile, messaging, or radio-frequency technology. Multi-channel Access includes an universal and secure Mobile Infrastructure to enable mobile business applications

16. 3. Information Integration Purpose Purpose Information integration provides your company with both structured and unstructured information that is consistent and accessible: Users have constant access to consistent information, no matter where it is stored Information integration provides your company with both structured and unstructured information that is consistent and accessible: Users have constant access to consistent information, no matter where it is stored Contd., Contd.,

17. How does integration takes place ? Information integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver Information integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver Contd., Contd.,

18. Features Key areas Description SAP Business Intelligence ( BI ) Analyzes, integrates and distributes timely information that supports your decision-making at all times. It provides you with reliable tools for creating individual and interactive reports and applications. SAP Knowledge Management ( KM ) These are the repositories which includes Search, Classification, Constructions of taxonomies, Subscription, Versioning and discussion forums. SAP Master Data Management ( MDM ) Supports unified data storage across company branches in a heterogeneous IT landscape. It permits common use of master data from systems that were originally different, and ensures that the data is consistent across system boundaries, irrespective of the system location or vendor.

19. 4. Process Integration Purpose Purpose SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI) forms the basis for the integration of business processes. SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI) forms the basis for the integration of business processes. SAP XI provides a technical infrastructure for XML-based message exchange to enable the integration of SAP systems with each other on the one hand, and SAP and non-SAP systems on the other. SAP XI provides a technical infrastructure for XML-based message exchange to enable the integration of SAP systems with each other on the one hand, and SAP and non-SAP systems on the other. In SAP XI, integration knowledge is shipped in the form of pre- defined integration scenarios. Furthermore, SAP XI provides a set of integrated tools for creating and managing all integration- relevant information In SAP XI, integration knowledge is shipped in the form of pre- defined integration scenarios. Furthermore, SAP XI provides a set of integrated tools for creating and managing all integration- relevant information Contd., Contd.,

20. How does integration takes place here ? Process integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver Contd.,

21. Features Key areas Description Integration broker SAP exchange infrastructure permits XML/SOAP- based communications between components of different origins. You can define the following objects: 1. Integration Scenarios 2. Interfaces 3. Mappings 4. Integration Processes Business process management Business Process Management encompasses the following areas: 1. Control business processes within application systems by using SAP business workflow 2. Control integration process (ccBPM) by using SAP Exchange Infrastructure 3. Control Ad-hoc Workflows by using the Universal Work list (UWL) in the Enterprise Portal.

22. 5. Application platform ( WAS ) Purpose Purpose The SAP Web Application Server provides a complete development infrastructure, on which to develop, distribute and execute platform- independent, robust, and scalable Web services and business applications. The SAP Web Application Server supports ABAP, Java, and Web services. The SAP Web Application Server provides a complete development infrastructure, on which to develop, distribute and execute platform- independent, robust, and scalable Web services and business applications. The SAP Web Application Server supports ABAP, Java, and Web services. Contd., Contd.,

23. How does integration takes place ? The application platform is the basis of SAP NetWeaver and is implemented by the SAP Web Application Server. The application platform is the basis of SAP NetWeaver and is implemented by the SAP Web Application Server. Contd.,

24. Features FunctionDescription Architecture Overview of the architecture of the SAP Web Application Server with respect to the different installation options. ABAP ABAP is a programming language developed by SAP to develop business applications. One fundamental application area is for processing data in a central database. JAVA Support of Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) for developing Java-based business applications. Contd.,

25. Business communication services Part of the SAP Web AS integrated services and includes document management, workflow and organizational management. Connectivity Enables the exchange of application data between different SAP Systems and with external systems. Database and operating systems Overview of the databases and operating systems supported by SAP NetWeaver SAP knowledge warehouse Infrastructure for creating documentation, training material, and quality manuals.

26. 6. Conclusion Ways to Adopt SAP NetWeaver 1. As part of a Business Solution 1. As part of a Business Solution Included in SAP xApps, mySAP Business Suite, SAP R/3 Enterprise Included in SAP xApps, mySAP Business Suite, SAP R/3 Enterprise 2. As a Building Block 2. As a Building Block Customers can purchase individual building blocks of SAP NetWeaver for targeting specific integration issues Customers can purchase individual building blocks of SAP NetWeaver for targeting specific integration issues SAP EP, SAP BI, SAP XI, SAP MDM, etc. SAP EP, SAP BI, SAP XI, SAP MDM, etc. 3. As a Strategic Platform 3. As a Strategic Platform Customers can purchase a complete integration and application platform to address a strategic need across the enterprise Customers can purchase a complete integration and application platform to address a strategic need across the enterprise