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Managing the creation, storage, and security of documentation is vital to enterprises. This complete and practical resource will guide you seamlessly through SAP DMS for the real world. Project managers, functional users, and consultants will learn everything they need to know to configure and use SAP DMS. With step-by-step instructions and real-world scenarios, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in learning about and creating an efficient, effective document management system using SAP. 1. Introduction to DMS: Discover what SAP DMS is, what questions to ask before starting your DMS project, and how to execute basic DMS transactions, such as create, change, and display. 2. Practical Workflow: Create a basic approval workflow, or move on to more complex document workflows with details on how to use BAdIs and user exits. 3. DMS Configuration: Explore SAP DMS configuration with detailed insight on the configuration of process routes, number ranges, lab offices, and more. 4. Integration: Understand the tools for integrating SAP DMS with CAD and Microsoft and explore the benefits and challenges of integration. 5. DMS Expanded: Includes expanded and new coverage of PLM 7.01 and 7.02, including details on SAP Easy DMS, Web UI, and other features and functionality. Highlights include: DMS project implementation Document approval process Configuration Infrastructure SAP DMS architecture Security and authorizations Integration with CAD SAP Easy DMS BAdIs and user exits Document hierarchy Web UI

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Author:   Eric Stajda
Publisher:   SAP Press
Imprint:   SAP Press
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
ISBN:  

9781592298624

ISBN 10:   1592298621
Pages:   279
Publication Date:   28 May 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction What Is SAP DMS? Benefits of SAP DMS SAP DMS Project Complexity Resources Required for a Project How to Use This Book A Note on the Availability of SAP DMS Summary Questions to Answer before Starting Your SAP DMS Project Defining Which Documents to Manage with SAP DMS How Documents Fit Into the Overall Business Process How to Search for Stored Documents Define the Lifecycle of Documents The Change Control Process A Formal Approval Process Identify Business Roles and Mapping Security Requirements Defining Which Type of Application Files to Store Document Numbering Change History Requirements Versions and Revisions Management of Content Versions Searching and Maintenance in Multiple Languages Full-Text Search Requirements Stored Document Volume and Size Locations for Document Creators versus Consumers Document Retention Requirements Conversion to Neutral Format for Long-Term Retention Interface with External Systems Data Migration Requirements Training Organizational Change Impact Summary SAP DMS Step-by-Step Instructions SAP DMS Transactions Transaction CV01N: Creating a Document Information Record Transaction CV02N: Changing a Document Information Record Transaction CV03N: Displaying a Document Information Record Transaction CV04N: Searching for a Document Information Record Additional SAP DMS Functionalities Product Structure Browser Classification Search Document Distribution Internal Viewer Summary Configuring SAP DMS Questions to Answer before Starting the Configuration SAP DMS Configuration in the SAP IMG Configuration Steps Defining Number Ranges Creating Document Types Defining Laboratories/Design Offices Defining Revision Levels Defining Workstation Applications Maintain a Default Entry for Frontend Type """"PC"""" Start Processing for Documents Define Workstation Application for Thumbnails Define Profile Additional Configuration Items Summary Infrastructure Requirements Content Server Cache Server Index Server (TREX) Conversion Server Conversion with SAP Visual Enterprise Generator Developing Your Infrastructure Architecture Summary SAP DMS Security Defining Your Security Requirements Standard SAP DMS Authorization Objects Additional Non-SAP DMS Authorization Objects Use of Access Control Lists SAP PLM 7.01: Access Control Management Customer-Specific Authorization Checks Summary Frontends to SAP DMS WebDocuments SAP Easy DMS SAP DMS Portal iView Summary SAP PLM 7.02 DMS Web UI Introducing the New Web UI for SAP DMS Working with the SAP PLM 7.02 DMS Web UI Additional Features of the SAP PLM 7.02 Web UI SAP PLM 7.02 DMS Web UI Additional Configuration Items Summary Integrating a CAD System to SAP DMS Available SAP CAD Integration Interfaces Capabilities and Benefits of CAD Interfaces SAP CAD Desktop Example CAD Integration Scenario CAD Data Migration SAP Visual Enterprise Tools and CAD Data Summary Simple Document Approval Process using SAP Workflow The Workflow Scenario Required SAP DMS and Workflow Configuration Creating the Workflow Definition Execute and Test the Workflow Summary SAP DMS BAdIs and User Exits About SAP BAdIs and User Exits BAdIs Relevant to SAP DMS User Exits Available in SAP DMS Enhancement of SAP DMS in PLM 7.01 Summary Conclusion SAP DMS: Now You Know It The Future of SAP DMS Summary Appendices Glossary Review of Menu Items The Author Index"

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Eric has over 15 years of industry experience in software programming, project management, and technical and business process consulting services. He was among the original SAP PLM consulting group members based in the Americas, and today is one of the leading platinum-level SAP PLM consultants worldwide. Eric has helped customers find and implement solutions in a variety of industries, including automotive, high-tech, pharmaceuticals, discrete manufacturing, and oil and gas. He is a regular speaker at SAP conferences, including ASUG, SAP Insider, and SAPPHIRE.

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