Content Integration with SAP NetWeaver Portal

Book excerpt: This book is a must-read for SAP professionals who are looking to take their SAP NetWeaver Portal implementation to the next level. First, the authors introduce you to fundamental portal concepts and the challenges facing project teams today. Then, you'll explore the various architectural and developmental impacts of implementing SAP NetWeaver Portal content for several SAP applications, including Composite Applications and Business Packages. You'll familiarise yourself with the intricate details of Federated Portals and where it makes sense to use them in relation to portal content integration scenarios such as SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence, Manager & Employee Self Service, SRM, and more. In addition, you'll benefit immediately from best practices for using Adobe Document Services, the System Landscape Directory, and SAP NetWeaver Development Infrastructure, and from the book's detailed examples, which show you how best to configure your SAP system to integrate content for multiple SAP products.