This book is a practical guide for all networking professionals involved in deciding which platform to run SAP R/3 on, and in implementing the application thereafter. This book give the reader all of the information necessary to help decide on a particular platform, looking at the pros and cons of UNIX, Windows NT and OS/400. The book then focusses on Windows NT, due to the growing dominance of, and preference for, this platform, answering the many questions which arise concerning Windows NT before and after a decision has been made .
Looks at the pros and cons of UNIX and Windows NTNetworking professionals working within a rapidly changing & developing IT environment are frequently faced with the substantial decision of choosing the right platform or operating system on which to run a SAP R/3 application. They have to evaluate the suitability of a particular platform in relation to the demands of their specific circumstances and consider aspects such as acquisition and operation costs.
If you have the responsibility for this choice, this invaluable book will give you all the essential information you need to select the most suitable platform. It provides a comprehensive guide to the process, looking at the pros and cons of UNIX, Windows NT and OS/400.
The book then focuses on Windows NT, as the platform that is increasingly becoming the most popular option, and answers in detail the many questions that arise before the decision is made and continue as the system is put into practice. The authors provide an introduction to NT functionality and a wealth of advice on R/3 administration and management, also supplying useful background information on data centre management concepts and solutions for security, high availability and clustering.
This book is an accessible compendium, and the first point of call in an SAP R/3 platform decision, that draws on the extensive experience gained by the authors at the Official SAP Windows NT Competence Centre.
Features: Numerous tips and tricks for installation, configuration and administration Successful concepts for datacentre management tried and tested by customers Pros and cons of UNIX, Windows NT and OS/400 In-depth introduction to NT functionality on SAP R/3 systems Practical guidance based on hands-on experience at SAP Windows NT Competence Centre
Networking professionals working within a rapidly changing & developing IT environment are frequently faced with the substantial decision of choosing the right platform or operating system on which to run a SAP R/3 application. They have to evaluate the suitability of a particular platform in relation to the demands of their specific circumstances and consider aspects such as acquisition and operation costs.
If you have the responsibility for this choice, this invaluable book will give you all the essential information you need to select the most suitable platform. It provides a comprehensive guide to the process, looking at the pros and cons of UNIX, Windows NT and OS/400.
The book then focuses on Windows NT, as the platform that is increasingly becoming the most popular option, and answers in detail the many questions that arise before the decision is made and continue as the system is put into practice. The authors provide an introduction to NT functionality and a wealth of advice on R/3 administration and management, also supplying useful background information on data centre management concepts and solutions for security, high availability and clustering.
This book is an accessible compendium, and the first point of call in an SAP R/3 platform decision, that draws on the extensive experience gained by the authors at the Official SAP Windows NT Competence Centre.
Features: Numerous tips and tricks for installation, configuration and administration Successful concepts for datacentre management tried and tested by customers Pros and cons of UNIX, Windows NT and OS/400 In-depth introduction to NT functionality on SAP R/3 systems Practical guidance based on hands-on experience at SAP Windows NT Competence Centre