In the fourth edition of this flagship reference, you'll find updated, expanded, and revised information of the most important administration topics for SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. From getting started with the system, to client administration and authorization concepts, to system monitoring, and SAP Solution Manager, you'll find all administration tools and practical instructions to optimally configure your system. This book is an essential companion for your daily work. 1. All Concepts Explained: Learn everything you need to know about the functioning of SAP Basis. After reading this book, SAP specifics such as work processes, authorizations, and monitoring will no longer baffle you. 2. Tools in Practical Use: Get to know the function and handling of all administration tools, which includes SAP NetWeaver Administrator, DBA Cockpit, transport tools, and many more. 3. Concrete Instructions: Reproduce the most essential administrator tasks, based on detailed descriptions and comprehensive screenshots. 4. Tips from SAP Support Experts: Gear up for critical situations, and benefit from the day-to-day experience that the authors gained in many years of working in SAP support. 5. New in this Edition: Expand your knowledge with this new edition. It now includes sections on SAP Solution Manager 7.1, Monitoring and Alert Infrastructure, System Landscape Directory, and CTS+. Highlights:

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP architecture
Dialog and background processing
Accounting and lock management
Setting up a system landscape
Client administration
SAP clients, users, and authorizations administration
Software logistics and instance maintenance
System monitoring
SAP Solution Manager