Chapter 1. What Is SAP?

What You’ll Learn in This Hour:

  • An introduction to SAP’s history and legacy

  • A review of common SAP business applications

  • An overview of SAP’s technical architecture

Welcome to Hour 1 of the updated and greatly augmented third edition of Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours. This first hour provides an introduction to SAP so that we can all talk the same language. Thus, a combination of history, business, and technology is covered. Don’t be alarmed at this breadth of coverage, though. We’re going to ease into this thing together to ensure we leave no readers behind. If you are a self-described expert in SAP, you may want to jump ahead. Welcome aboard.

Overview of SAP

A look into the current state of affairs along with a brief history ...

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