SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management

This book provides system architects, administrators, and IT managers with a description of the structure and usage scenarios of SAP NetWeaver MDM. It uses three comprehensive real-life examples to give you practical insights into the consolidation, harmonization, and central management of master data. Plus, more than 120 pages are dedicated to an MDM compendium, complete with detailed information on individual components, data extraction, options for integration with SAP XI, SAP NetWeaver BI, and the SAP Portal (including user management), as well as on workflows and the Java API.

Highlights include:

• Overview of MDM
• Master Data Management in Companies: Concepts and Requirements
• MDM as a Central Component of an Enterprise SOA
• Sample Scenarios: Data Synchronization in Marketing, Identity Management, Mergers & Acquisitions
• MDM Technical Details: Components of MDM, Data Extraction, Integration, Workflows, Java API