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SAP NetWeaver™Training Overview- SAP Web Application Server

Scott LowdenSAP America

Technical Solution Architect

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SAP NetWeaver Components

Detail

SAP Web Application Server


SAP Web AS Based on Open Standards

Fully J2EE compatible

Web services for standard based communication

Standard based Management EnvironmentCommon Information Model (CIM) Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)Java Management Extensions (JMX) *

SAP drives standardization in various organizations and numerous participation in open panels

Java Community Process (JCP), e.g. Java Data Objects (JDO), Web services, J2EE Connector Architecture, J2EE 1.4 etc.SAP is a founding member of the Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I)SAP is UDDI Business Registry node operator

*Part of J2EE 1.4

http://www.ebxml.org/

http://www.uncefact.org/


What Is An Application Server?Application Server Technology Evolution @ SAP

SAP Basis SAP Web Application Server

1992 1996 2000 2002 2003

Reliable ArchitectureThree tiersScalabilityHigh Performance

Internet-enablingInternet Transaction ServerSAP Business ConnectorSAP GUI for HTML

Native Web TechnologyServer-side scriptingNative HTTP/XML support

OpennessFull J2EE supportWeb Services (WSDL, SOAP, UDDI)6.10

6.20

R/3

Java DevelopmentJava IDESoftware Lifecycle Mgmt.Software Logistics

6.30


SAP Web Application ServerOpen System Architecture

Shared benefitsMulti tier architectureHighly scalable and reliableAdvanced securityPlatform independence

Windows, Linux (SuSE /Red Hat)Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, Tru64)OS/400

Common connectivityDifferent protocols(SOAP, HTTP, SMTP,RFC, FTP)ExpandableAdvanced caching

Common persistenceDatabase independenceScalable transaction handlingCaching

SAP Web Application Server

Persistence

ConnectivityInternet Communication Manager

Database Abstraction

Web Dynpro

Browser / Portal3rd party apps /exchange infr.

J2EE / ABAPWeb ServicesInfrastructure


Cluster Architecture in Action (Deploying)

•J2EE Instance 2

•J2EE Server Node

•SAP Central Services Instance

•Configuration Manager

•Locking Manager

•Cluster Manager

•Messaging Service•(Message Server)

•Locking Service•(Standalone Enqueue Server)

•SAP J2EE Configuration Database•J2EE Instance 2

•J2EE Server Node

•Configuration Manager

•Locking Manager

•Cluster Manager

New Application



Acquire Lock

New Application



New Application

Write Application into DB



Get Notification about the new application and load it from the DB

New Application


Developer Pain Points in Java Projects

Build ProcessComplex, manual consolidation of local developmentsDevelopment ProcessManual configuration of local development environmentsDeploymentTime-consuming deployment into test systemsModification and UpgradeComplex change of existing applications, minor flexibilityLarge Development ProjectsExtended build and repair cycles, minor development system availability, no software componentizationPersistence and DB AccessDB dependent SQL statements, hardcodedUser InterfaceInefficient support for professional development


Overview: Java Development Infrastructure

Local File System

IDE

DesignTime

Repository(DTR)

ComponentBuild

Service(CBS)

Software Logistics(SL)

RunTimeJ2EEServer

Deploy


Effective Java Development Process

SAP Web ASSAP Java IDE Build Service

Develop, Build and Test locally

Check-inChanges

Openproject

Activate Deployarchives

Repository

Java Sources

ComponentBuild

OK?

ArchivePool


DTR Concepts – Global Version History & Propagation

Repository 1 (SAP) Repository 2 (Customer)

WSa WSb

a1

b1

b2

a1

b1

b2

WSc

c1a2 a2


Flexible Change Management of Java Applications

SoftwareDelivery Manager

ProductionProduction

SAP Web AS

SAP Web AS

Change ManagementService

Distribution Routes

Scheduling & Propagation

Distribution Tracking

Import Control

Version Control

BuildService

SoftwareDelivery Manager

DevelopmentDevelopment

SAP Web AS

Software

Archives

IntegratedDevelopmentEnvironment

ChangeRequests

Support

Package

SAP ServiceMarketplace

Patches

DTR

Controlled flow of changes in development, test and productivelandscape (consolidation)Controlled repairs, enhancementsand modificationsAvoid multiple maintenance


Enterprise-Scaled Persistence Layer

JDO Manager

Persistence Manager

Direct JDBC

Vendor A JDBC

Database A

Open JDBC

CMP Manager

Open SQLJ JDO EJB CMP

Vendor B JDBC

Database B

. . .

Meta Data

Repository

Open JDBC

Table Buffer

Statement CacheSQL Trace


Web Dynpro – An Example


Web Dynpro – Model-View-Controller Approach

Web Dynpro Application

BackendProxy

View ViewController

CustomController

CustomController

ModelInterfaceView View

Controller

View ViewController


Web Dynpro – Pattern Based UI Design

Consistent User InterfacesFaster learning, less trainingLess user specialization

Three levels of UI patternsNavigation FlowScreen layout, interaction and semantics for a generic applicationComponentsReusable, task-oriented building blocksControlsAtomic elements in the layout, constitute the look & feel

Assembly-line development of UIsDeveloping a User Interface = Parameterizing a Business ProcessLess development, less maintenance

Navigation Flow

Components

Controls


Web ServicesUnderstand the Potential of Web Services

A Web Service Is a self-contained, self-describing, modular functionalityCan be published, discovered, and invoked across a network usingopen standards

Service Directory

ServiceDiscovery

WSDL UDDI

Service Invocation

Service Requester Service Provider

ServicePublication

WSDL, UDDI

12

3

SOAP


Web ServicesIntegrated Toolset Based on Open Standards

Provide Web ServicesDevelop functionality

Implement functionalityDefine virtual interfaceGenerate WSDL description from interface

Publish Web Service fromExchange Infrastructureany SAP Web AS

Integrate Web ServicesDiscover Web Service

Find Web Service on any Service DirectoryDownload WSDL description

Easy way of developmentGenerate proxy from WSDLdescriptionImplement functionality against generated proxy

Access Web ServiceInvoke Web Service via SOAP

Service Directory

ServiceDiscovery

WSDL UDDI

Service Invocation

Service Requester Service Provider

ServicePublication

WSDL, UDDI

12

3

SOAP


SAP Web Application ServerValue Proposition

ReliabilityHigh availabilityand faulttoleranceScalabilitySecurity

OpennessOpen standards supportWeb services and integration capabilities out of the box Time-saving integration of new apps (3rd/custom) into system landscapePlatform independence

Low Cost of OwnershipProtect existing investments (both ABAP and Java)Easy design, development, deployment, and continuous changeEfficient administration and integration into system landscapeComprehensive software lifecycle management

SAP Web Application

Server

BusinessApplication

Geared towards Business Applications


SAP Web Application ServerAvailability

SAP Web Application Server 6.20GA for ABAPProject-based release for Java

To be approved by the SAP Web AS Enabling Group EMEA

SAP Web Application Server 6.30Ramp-Up starting in August 2003GA estimated for January 2004Three editions

Enterprise Edition (integrated setup Java 6.30 plus ABAP 6.20SR)Full Edition (Java-only setup)Developer Edition (to be launched at Java One 2003)

SAP Web Application Server 6.402004


How to Get SAP NetWeaver™

Move from SAP R/3 to mySAPUpgrade from SAP R/3 to mySAP ERP or mySAP Business Suite.All mySAP solutions are powered by SAP NetWeaver.

Upgrade to the latest mySAP releaseThe latest releases of mySAP solutions leverage the full power of SAP NetWeaver.

Deploy SAP xAppsSAP xApps are snap-on applications that use SAP NetWeaver to integrate with SAP and non-SAP systems.

License SAP NetWeaver solutionsUse SAP NetWeaver to master the heterogeneity in your IT environment. License EP, MI, BI, XI, MDM, Web AS individually.

Use partner solutions built on SAP NetWeaver


Summary

Q & A

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SAP NetWeaver™Turning the Enterprise Services Architecture Vision Into Reality

The open integration and application platform for TCO reduction

Integrate people, information and processes…… in 1 hub …… across technologiesand organizations.Enterprise-scale Java and ABAP application platform.NET and WebSphere interoperability and extensibilityPre-configured with business contentAdapters to non-SAP

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PEOPLE INTEGRATION

Multi channel access

Portal Collaboration

INFORMATION INTEGRATION

Bus. Intelligence

Master Data Mgmt

Knowledge Mgmt

PROCESS INTEGRATION

Integration Broker

BusinessProcess Mgmt

APPLICATION PLATFORM

J2EE

DB and OS Abstraction

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