Category: Basis

SAP: Your own S/4 HANA system?

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I’ve previously written a four part guide on how to install your own ECC 6.0 IDES server. This has by far been my most popular series and I think it speaks to the importance for consultants to have a readily available reference system. Many consultants have access to test and demo systems through their employer, but many consultants do not have this luxury or would simply prefer access to a private system for their own use. S/4 HANA introduces a new challenge to do-it-yourself-ers because of its hefty hardware requirements (and price tag). If you are interested in running your own SAP S/4 HANA system, I’m going to run down a few options that may be within reach.

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SAP: Transport Management Tips & Tricks

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Transports are a necessity to any SAP Professional.  They package up all of our brilliant solutions for easy transport to new systems and clients.  But where do they live?  How can you find them?  Read on for more about SAP Transport Management.

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SAP: My Own SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server (Appendix)

Server Room

I initially intended for this series to conclude after three parts, but some additional topics popped up which I felt justified a 4th installment.  This article will be a grab-bag — a potpourri, if you prefer — covering a variety of post-installation thoughts ranging from Windows 10 to common activities you should be aware of.  Welcome to the SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Appendix.

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SAP: My Own SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server (Part 3)

Server Room

SAP Software Provisioning ManagerWelcome to the Part 3 of my ‘SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server’ series in which we are undertaking the effort of setting up our own personal SAP ECC 6.0 IDES server.  In this installment, we will tackle the Oracle and SAP installation and cover some post-installation activities.

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SAP: My Own SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server (Part 2)

Server Room

Welcome to the Part 2 of my ‘SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server’ series in which we are undertaking the effort of setting up our own personal SAP ECC 6.0 IDES server.  In this installment, we will continue prepping our Virtual Machine.

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SAP: My Own SAP ECC 6.0 IDES Server (Part 1)

Server Room

I was pondering one day the irony of an SAP consultant with well over a decade of SAP experience who has never himself attempted an SAP ECC 6.0 IDES installation.  After doing some research, I discovered that I had what it took to actually do it myself.  In this series, I will walkthrough the process of this installation from end to end.

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