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Migration to SAP HANA
As an interface to the user, the presentation layer contains software components (the SAP GUI) by means of which the user is presented with the application. During its runtime, an SAP GUI component is always permanently linked to a user logon to the NetWeaver AS ABAP.
The SAP basis requires a separation layer to upstream and downstream IT departments, which is clearly defined. In the direction of the infrastructure, for example, this can be the upper edge of the operating system. This distinction must also be drawn in the direction of application development. Here there are various services offered today by the SAP basis, which are more closely related to application, such as control of background processing, transport or also the automation of certain activities. In principle, it is necessary to examine which tasks can continue to be carried out in the SAP basis due to the requirements and which can be given in expert units.
Why does your company need an SAP Basis admin?
Finally, the presentation layer contains software components for the graphical presentation of the application. It thus forms the interface to the users (GUI).
Here, too, the requirements profile for SAP Basis experts has shifted: Database administration is simply part of the job today. The majority of SAP customers place the SAP HANA database in the hands of the Basis team for build and run operations.
Tools such as "Shortcut for SAP Systems" complement missing functions in the SAP basis area.
It performs the task of time-consuming analysis of log files and also ensures maximum reliability through automation.
It is also necessary to check whether a user should (still) have a specific role.