SAP and SharePoint interoperability using Duet Enterprise

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• #5: Capgemini Global Initiative for ERP InnovationDrive dynamic business innovation through solutions integrating the power of SAP’s data and transactional engine with user interfaces custom built for the business using Microsoft SharePoint development tools User Interface and UsabilityMeet rising expectations for a user interface that is familiar and consistent with the simple, yet rich experience they know with Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Office applications Screen SimplificationMaking it easier to use SAP with screens developedto the organization’s unique requirements, customtailored for specific processes and data visibility Manager UseAcceptance by managers (“casual users”) to interactintuitively with the system without the steep SAPlearning curve for tasks such as workflow approvals Mobility–Anywhere AccessIncreasing demands for mobility solutions toaccess corporate information from anywherevia Smartphones and tablets, breaking down information silo’s
• #9: Duet Enterprise is developed jointly by SAP and Microsoft and is a solution that enables all employees within the organization to consume and extend SAP applications from Microsoft SharePoint2013, SharePoint Online, Office2013 and Office365. The software offers a fully flexible framework for customers and partners to quickly compose solutions addressing their business scenarios. It provides a built-in interoperability framework based on SAP NetWeaver Gateway and Microsoft SharePoint and Office ensuring the integration of these systems is secure, scalable and manageable. What it means for you business users? They will be able to enjoy a unified view of the data and tasks they need that boosts individual and team productivity. As a result, IT can realize extended value from its investment by broadening the use of SAP software throughout the enterprise and expanding the scope of Microsoft SharePoint.
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• #15: Key Message: Duet Enterprise is built on the platforms (SAP and Microsoft) you already have (standardized on) Duet Enterprise 2.0 works with: A wide variety of older and current versions of SAP ERP systems (including R/3 4.6c and higher) Including multiple versions and systems at once SAP NetWeaver 7.02 Microsoft SharePoint 2013 or Online Microsoft Office 2013 or Office 365 Duet Enterprise is designed as server-based extensions that deliver interoperability between SAP and Microsoft systems Duet Enterprise SAP Add-on enables simplified access to SAP data models and delivers security, user and system management Duet Enterprise SharePoint Add-on enables the connectivity to SAP the integrated security and authorization and data model that enable consumption of SAP enterprise services in SharePoint The Duet Enterprise Service Consumption Layer ( project “Gateway”) enables a simplified access to SAP data models, delivers security, user and system management. Client Access does not require any client installation Users use Browser or Microsoft Office to access SharePoint SharePoint to Microsoft Office provides offline access All content push is done seamlessly Duet Enterprise is: Simple Built on your core platforms (SAP and Microsoft SharePoint) With minimal client footprint Transition: Now that we have a basic understanding of what Duet Enterprise is, let’s see an overview of the Duet Enterprise 2.0 architecture, both for on-premise and on-demand.
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• #27: BCS model not farm, but app level defined Easier to maintain reuse of models over your farm. No longer admin required when rolling out BCS models Remove event receivers Workflow can be started on different levels … bla bla bla Odata No longer manual import / export of models required. Discovery of models from gateway possible. Easier dev support
• #32: Purpose: Present the high level simple and rational architecture approach of Duet Enterprise for On Premise Key Message: Duet Enterprise Architecture will build on the core platforms of the two companies and to ensure smooth interoperability Individual server add-ons on top of Microsoft SharePoint and SAP Netweaver Based on SAP Netweaver Gateway 2.0 SP04 and SharePoint 2013 Add-ons provide seamless interop between SAP NW Gateway (client agnostic platform) and Microsoft SharePoint SharePoint Business Data Connectivity (BDC) provides connectivity to all external LoB systems The Architectural design of Duet Enterprise will be based on Microsoft SharePoint 2013 and SAP NetWeaver 7.02 ABAP. It will be designed to leverage the skillset and landscape investments that customers have already made It is planned to leverage the 2 platforms, minimize footprint yet ensure end to end interoperability between the 2 systems. The implementation required is fully streamlined as the tools of the 2 platforms are being used to deploy the Duet Enterprise components. Duet Enterprise SharePoint Add-on enables the connectivity to SAP, the integrated security and authorization and data model that enable consumption of SAP enterprise services in SharePoint. It also provide out of the box site templates. The Duet Enterprise Service Consumption Layer ( project “Gateway”) enables simplified access to SAP data models, delivers security, user and system management. Users will access SharePoint through Microsoft Office, Browser or Mobile. The client desktop doesn’t require any installation and all content push is done seamlessly.