SAP NetWeaver/Microsoft . NET Interoperability

Heterogeneous landscapes of Microsoft and SAP components are the reality in most companies. This book provides readers with in-depth integration advice and details, covering all levels of SAP NetWeaver, and provides developers and consultants with practical examples for all components.The authors discuss basic technologies like BAPI, .NET Connector and web services, as well as end user integration topics like Desktop Office Integration, Duet and PDK for .NET. In addition, BI interfaces...
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Heterogeneous landscapes of Microsoft and SAP components are the reality in most companies. This book provides readers with in-depth integration advice and details, covering all levels of SAP NetWeaver, and provides developers and consultants with practical examples for all components.The authors discuss basic technologies like BAPI, .NET Connector and web services, as well as end user integration topics like Desktop Office Integration, Duet and PDK for .NET. In addition, BI interfaces between SAP BW, MS Analysis Services and SQL-Server are also discussed in detail - no relevant aspect of integration is left out - including those at the process level. Learn from comprehensive configuration scenarios exactly how best to develop robust and slender web services with XI and BizTalk.A special supplementary chapter gives you highly detailed insights on identity management and single sign-on. This comprehensive reference is loaded with step-by-step instruction, including how to configure the LDAP Connector and best practices to set up the ZBV LDAP connection. By reading this book you'll quickly discover how to increase the productivity of your users and decrease the costs of your system operations.