SAP basis

[rpkash]

Hi Jyothi,

I think you are more inclined in knowing what is the BASIS Administration?

Also, In the world of computers, networking is the practice of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data. Networks are built with a mix of computer hardware and computer software.

So from a very high level we can say that the role of a BASIS administrator is to see whether all the SAP Systems are properly connected and the data exchange is fast and proper between them.

A BASIS adminstrator would be a person who has to understand how the system functions. Like any other administrator he/she needs to have a proper understanding of the system, in this case SAP System.

When we say "BASIS", it's not actually assembly language level. Hmmm...ok let me try to make the picture clear to you.

Lets see what is assembly language. When a person writes methods in C++, the commands are translated to machine code, the assembly language which is understood by computer.

Now, SAP ABAP is something which is developed in low level programming language like C. Ya, at the roots, its C/C++. But the user nor the administrator can see the C++ codes and methods which are called. Its encapsulated heavily by the SAP BASIS. Hence BASIS is something which is an interface to SAP's GUI and Low Level Programming languages.

But when we talk about BASIS administrator, the knowledge of underlying low level programming language is not required at all. The BASIS administrator is the one who sets up the SAP System, creates user, takes system backup from time to time, create and runs job, check the system load, help in transfer of data remotely to different other systems in the landscape etc and etc.

Pheww..... I hope i was able to paint the picture for you. Well about books, to be frank, i have not read any so i can't tell which ones are good. Its better if you can go for a proper training institutes which could provide you SAP Systems to practice and learn. SAP Systems are very expensive so i think only way to learn it properly is to get associated with some company or training institutes which have them.

Thats would be all from my side .

Regards,
Ravi .

[The_Big_K]

Hey Ravi,

How about compiling this information in an article? If you are interested, drop a mail to admin [at] crazyengineers [dot] com.

-The Big K-

[rpkash]

Originally Posted by jyothivelpula

I appologise if this is a stupid question but plz can u breif me abt sap basis?
Jyothi

And Jyothi, i think i should apologise for not making distinction between SAP BASIS and BASIS Admin. .
I can see, i created a lot of confusion there .
Sorry for that .
Regards,
Ravi .

[rpkash]

Originally Posted by The_Big_K

Hey Ravi,

How about compiling this information in an article? If you are interested, drop a mail to admin [at] crazyengineers [dot] com.

-The Big K-

Hi The Big K,
These articles might contain some erroneous content. Since here its more informal and more from my experience point of view. I mean, whatever i write in the posts is out of my own experience, but if i need to write an article, then i'll have to validate each input with proper data from books and good sites . But since you have pointed this out, i would try to format and validate these findings in a proper article .
Regards,
Ravi .

[jyothivelpula]

Hi Ravi,

Thanks a ton for updating me on sap basis! I really appreciate for your prompt response..You gave me more information which I needend, infact you educated me on sap basis. Looking forword to know more information from you.. will be posting u mail if have any dougnt(if u dont mind)

Many thanks
Jyothi

[jyothivelpula]

Hi Ravi,

Thanks a ton for updating me on sap basis! I really appreciate for your prompt response..You gave me more information which I needend, infact you educated me on sap basis. Looking forword to know more information from you.. will be posting u mail if i have any dougnt(if u dont mind)

Many thanks
Jyothi

[crook]

I think it would help if you continue to discuss on this thread itself. The discussion will benefit lot of other members who want help on the same topic.

[rpkash]

Originally Posted by jyothivelpula

Hi Ravi,

Thanks a ton for updating me on sap basis! I really appreciate for your prompt response..You gave me more information which I needend, infact you educated me on sap basis. Looking forword to know more information from you.. will be posting u mail if i have any dougnt(if u dont mind)

Many thanks
Jyothi

Hi Jyothi,

Not a problem, you can reach me either through mail or through the post. Either ways is ok with me. Looking forward to solve any of your queries .

Regards,
Ravi .