As a system administrator, you know that SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP is the core of an SAP system. This updated, all-inclusive resource on the administration of ABAP-based SAP systems is just the tool you need become up-to-date on the latest changes. This book takes a holistic approach to the topic and provides all of the main concepts and background information on all administration tools for SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP. Additionally, with the tips and exam questions included, you can use this book to prepare for the Certified Technical Consultant exam. Updated content includes SAP Solution Manager 7.1, CTS+, enhancement packages, and the new monitoring infrastructure. Highlights: SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP architectureDialog and background processingAccounting and lock managementSetting up a system landscapeClient administrationSAP clients, users, and authorizations administrationSoftware logistics and instance maintenanceSystem monitoringSAP Solution Manager

Frank Föse has worked as a technology and performance consultant at SAP Deutschland AG & Co. KG in Ratingen, Germany, since 2001. His support work focuses on the areas of system analysis and system tuning, sizing for SAP landscapes, and performance optimization in complex applications. He's the manager of the Performance Focus Group of SAP Deutschland, an expert community that deals with performance problems concerning SAP solutions. Even before finishing his degree in industrial engineering, Frank worked with SAP technology. After he graduated, he worked at a medium-sized pharmaceutical enterprise as an SAP system administrator.