SAP NetWeaver/Microsoft .NET Interoperability

This comprehensive book is focused on heterogeneous system landscapes built using SAP and Microsoft components, and quickly teaches readers about the vast integration capabilities within all layers of the NetWeaver stack. Developers, consultants, and IT managers will benefit from practical examples of all components: interface technologies like BAPI and RFC, process integration with XI and BizTalk, information integration with BW and MS BI, as well as user integration with SAP NetWeaver Portal, SharePoint, and Office (including information on Duet, formerly known as Project Medocino).

Highlights include
– Basis Integration: RFC, BAPI, IDoc, DCOM Connector, SAP Connector for Microsoft .NET, and Web Services
– User Integration: PDK for .NET, Desktop Office Integration, Duet
– Information Integration: BEx Suite, Upload of Data into SAP BW, Open Analysis Interfaces, Open Hub Service, Microsoft SQL Server, Repository Manager, and Portal Drive
– Process Integration: HTTP and SOAP Adapter, Reliable Messaging, BizTalk Adapter for mySAP Business Suite
– User Management: Single Sign-On Scenarios, Active Directory Integration, LDAP Connector, CUA, and more