Ebook: Microsoft .NET and SAP

Learn how to use familiar Microsoft tools to build enterprise solutions that connect to SAP. Written by Microsoft developers with an in-depth knowledge of SAP systems, this book demonstrates how to use Microsoft Visual Studio(r), Expression(r), SharePoint(r) Products and Technologies, BizTalk(r) Server, SQL Server(r), and other Microsoft tools to develop custom enterprise solutions using data and reports from the SAP environment. One of the strengths of the SAP platform is that it adapts to the needs of individual enterprises. The alliance between Microsoft and SAP has opened up many ways for .NET developers to use familiar skills and tools to connect with and customize SAP applications.
Get hands-on answers to frequently asked questions about using Microsoft .NET technologies to customize and extend SAP applications. Walk through dozens of real-world examples—from Web Services integration to business intelligence (BI) reporting and Microsoft Office-based solutions—direct from a team of Microsoft–SAP interoperability experts. Learn how to expose back-end SAP data through familiar Microsoft tools and UIs—for better productivity and lower TCO.