Course 5328: Selecting the Architecture to Support SAP on Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Introduction In this two-hour online course, you will learn how to select the architecture to support an SAP on SQL Server 2005 installation. Topics covered include SAP on SQL Server 2005 fundamentals, appropriate configuration, and appropriate hardware for an SAP solution. These courses are for database administrators that are responsible for installing and maintaining SAP on SQL Server 2005.

Student prerequisites:

To get the most out of these courses, target audience should have:

• On-the-job experience implementing, managing, and supporting SQL Server 2005.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 features, tools, and technologies.
• Interest in deploying SAP systems on SQL Server 2005.
• A working knowledge of basic SAP architecture.

Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of SAP on SQL Server 2005.
• Identify the basic components of SAP architecture.
• Select the appropriate configuration for an SAP solution.
• Identify the considerations for selecting hardware for SAP on SQL Server 2005.
• Select the appropriate management software for SAP on SQL Server 2005.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Course Information Selecting the Architecture to Support SAP on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Module Introduction Fundamentals of SAP on SQL Server 2005 Lesson Introduction Introduction to SAP-Microsoft Alliance Benefits of Migrating to SQL Server 2005 Integrating SAP with the .NET Framework Multilevel Client-Server Architecture Self Test Basic Components of SAP Architecture Lesson Introduction SAP NetWeaver AS Architecture Components SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Architecture Components SAP Table Types SAP Table Buffering SQL Server 2005 Features Used by SAP SAP Database Schema Self Test Selecting the Appropriate Configuration for an SAP Solution Lesson Introduction Small-Scale Solution Medium-Scale Solution Large-Scale Solution Selecting the Appropriate SAP Solution High-Availability Solution for SAP NetWeaver BI Microsoft IT SAP Solution Self Test Considerations for Selecting Hardware Lesson Introduction Considerations for Planning Processor Requirements Considerations for Planning Memory Requirements Considerations for Planning Storage Requirements Considerations for Planning 64-Bit Platform Requirements Self Test Selecting Management Software for SAP on SQL Server 2005 Lesson Introduction Features of MOM Features of Tidal Horizon Self Test Lab: Selecting a Configuration Solution for SAP Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercises Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled