Experienced HANA? How to Educate Yourself about SAP HANA

We’ve already covered what HANA is – in this installment we share the best resources for learning more about HANA, with inside tips from SAP.

Bringing SAP to the Cloud – Keys to Preparation

Using the cloud effectively means paying attention to lots of details. Preparing for an “SAP Cloud” is no exception. Here’s some expert-tested tips to get you started.

5 Ways to Recover Unused SAP Software Licenses

SAP customers would do well to audit themselves to find SAP licenses that are going unused and take full advantage of them. Here’s five ways to get you started.

How to Keep SAP Running at Peak Performance

Maintaining good performance for the SAP environment is a must for any company if it is to get the most from its SAP investment. Check out our SAP peak performance tips.

How to Get the Most Out of SAPPHIRE NOW 2011 – Virtually (and Globally)

SAP is expanding on the global connectivity theme of SAPPHIRE NOW this year by tying in many more sites – 21 of them, to be exact – along with a global online audience that can access most all content via SAPPHIRENOW.com. Here’s how to connect.

Choosing the Right Load Balancing Tool for Your SAP Shop

Load balancing is an effective way to ensure good performance for your SAP system. Deciding which approach is the best fit for your SAP environment comes down to assessing costs, features and functions.

How To Bring SAP Apps to Smart Phones

With ever-more functional smart phones rapidly proliferating within organizations of all sizes, it’s only natural that companies want to enable the devices to work with their SAP applications. The only question is, how best to do so? Here’s how to get it done.

5 Steps to Creating a Successful SAP Training Program

Companies that are brand new to SAP have at least one thing in common with those that have been using SAP products for years: they need to train users, both on the IT side and the employees who use the tools day to day in their work. Here’s a checklist with pros and cons to consider when developing an SAP training program.

Getting Started with SAP Benchmarking

If you’re looking to implement a new SAP installation, upgrade an existing one or are just trying to maintain the status quo, at some point the questions will arise, “What are my peers doing with respect to SAP and how do I compare?” Coming up with answers requires you delve into benchmarking. Here are some tips to get you headed in the right direction.

Which Cloud Should You Be On? How to Decide Between Public or Private SAP Clouds

The IT world is abuzz with talk of cloud computing and SAP shops are no exception. With benefits ranging from faster implementations and better resource utilization to increased reliability and improved disaster recovery, it’s easy to see why “the cloud” is generating so much interest. But how do you decide between the public or private cloud options?

Eight Ways to Make SAP TechEd A Win for Your Team

Sending your team to SAP TechEd? We’ve gathered the best tips from SAP TechEd veterans, as well as some new twists that make virtual participation easier than ever. With these inside tips and a bit of good old fashioned planning, you’ll get the best results possible: happy team members who come back with trade show souvenirs – but also with great information your team can use.

10 Things to Consider When Hiring an SAP Developer

Most SAP shops need custom code at some point. The challenge is ensuring you hire a good developer who knows how to get the job done; crafting code that meets your user requirements today, but is flexible enough to allow for changes down the road.

Whether you need to hire a full-time developer or a consultant to handle a one-off job, ask these probing questions to determine whether your candidates really know their stuff.

The New Rules of ERP: 10 Keys to ERP Go Live in an Agile Era

SAP “go lives” used to happen every few years. Now, with the introduction of ERP 6.0 and NetWeaver Enhancement Packages, mini go lives happen frequently, bringing the same testing and change management issues along with them. Whatever the size of the go live, these tips will ensure that when you flip the switch, you’ll like what you see.

Five Rules for Avoiding SAP Database Performance Hits

If the central SAP database grows too large, it can slow down performance and, ultimately, cause a crash if not properly monitored.

Such problems are avoidable if you take steps to ensure your central database never gets overly bloated. Follow these tips to stay away from performance hits – or worse.

Ten Step Worksheet for a Smarter SAP Mobile Rollout

Jump first, plan later. It’s a mobile rollout mistake many projects live to regret. Eagerness to “go mobile” is the typical culprit. Avoid that fate with this handy ten step worksheet. If you tackle these topics, and in your first mobile strategy session, you’ll be off to an excellent start – with less chance of those dreaded “gotchas!” down the road.

Pacific Coast Building Products Shares Its Top 15 IT Rules

Look under the hood of most successful IT departments, and you’ll find something that holds the team together. In the case of Pacific Coast Building Products, that “something” is a set of “Rules to Live By.” Ann Foley, Director of Program Management, shares her top fifteen with ERP Executive readers.

Checklist for Growing Your SAP Network

Everyone knows networking is great for job hunting, but it can also help you navigate the thicket of SAP-related products and vendors out there. Use our handy checklist to make connections that can save you time and money and help you run a smoother operation.