Def:
Solution Manager (SM) is a Stand alone system that communicates with the systems in various landscapes.
Its a separate, complete web application server installation that is connected to all systems in your solution landscape.
These various systems are called Satellite systems.
Some important concepts in SM: *Advantages of SM:
a.Optimize the management of your SAP Solution.
b.Ensure reliability for your SAP Solution.
c.Ensure efficient Operations.
d.Ease implementation and upgrades
e.Continuously adapt and improve your solution.
Main Purpose of SAP SM:
a.Faster implementation
b.Faster issue resolution.
c.Optimal support for operations
d.Optimal access to support
Benefits of SAP SM:
a.More reliable IT solutions
b.More leverage from IT investments
c.Faster ROI (Return On Investment)
d.Reduced cost of implementation
e.Reduced cost of operation
Components of SM:
a.Business Process Monitoring
b.System Monitoring (Central System)
c.Service Level Management ASAP - Accelerated SAP Its a proven, repeatable & successful approach to implement SAP Solutions across multiple industries and customer environments.
Steps in ASAP: (Order wise)
a.Project Preparation
b.Business blueprint
c.Realization
d.Final Preparation
e.Go Live & Support
Standard roadmaps in ASAP:
a. Implementation roadmap
b.Solution management roadmap
c.Global template roadmap
d.Upgrade roadmap
e.Other roadmaps (EP & XI)
Elements of implementation roadmap:
a.Roadmap Structure
b.Viewing/Text area
c.Attachment area
Features of Blueprint:
a.Blueprint Structure
b.Business Scenarios
c.Business process grouos
d.Associated items
e.Blueprint document
Configuration Transaction: Its to use the business blueprint structure to configure IMG objects in your development system. Components available are:
a.Project documentation
b.Transaction assignments
c.Configuration of IMG objects
d.Development items
e.Test Cases
f.Graphics
g.Training Materials
Service Desk Features: Features include:
a.Message handling Process
b.Customer Solution DB
c.Managing SAP notes
d.Solution Manager Diagnostics
* PS: These are genuine materials for Solution Manager.Few possible questions can be expected from the above notes
