SAP Enterprise Architecture

Does digital transformation ever stop? The answer is a resounding “no” and this book guides you in developing an SAP enterprise architecture that prepares you for constant technology changes.

The book introduces enterprise architecture, the role it plays in executing successful business strategy, and its application in SAP. A detailed step-by-step guide teaches you how to utilize SAP Enterprise Architecture Designer to model the four key areas: business, data, landscape, and requirements. Executives will gain insight into the considerations that will aid them in building their digital transformation road map while remaining agile to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. and adapting to the new normal. SAP partners and consultants will find their place in SAP’s future.

By the end of this book, you will learn what SAP enterprise architecture is and how to develop it along with its best practices.

You Will Understand

The fundamentals of enterprise architecture

SAP enterprise architecture

How SAP Enterprise Architecture Designer helps your enterprise

Business, information, and infrastructure architecture 

Enterprise architecture best practices

How enterprise architecture can prepare your business for the future

Who This Book Is For

Executives who currently run SAP implementations or are considering SAP implementations, SAP partners and consultants along with aspiring SAP consultants, and technology enthusiasts interested in understanding and articulating IT and business alignment through enterprise architecture

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing Enterprise Architecture

Chapter 2: Strategic Enterprise Architecture

Chapter 3: Developing an Enterprise Architecture

Chapter 4: Enterprise Architecture and SAP

Chapter 5: Developing Business Architecture Using SAP Enterprise Architecture Designer

Chapter 6: Developing Information Architecture Using SAP EAD

Chapter 7: Developing Infrastructure Architecture Using SAP EAD

Chapter 8: Enterprise Architecture Best Practices

Chapter 9: The Future Of Enterprise Architecture

About the Author

Sheunopa Chalmers Musukutwa is a seasoned SAP Consultant and Technical Business Analyst who began his career over a decade ago. He was part of a team that carried out the first implementation of SAP Business Suite on HANA in Africa. Starting out as SAP Technical Consultant, Sheunopa transitioned into SAP Business Intelligence Consultant and Business Analyst, broadening his horizons and allowing him to understand SAP from a holistic perspective. His technical background allows him to translate the use and benefits of technology to business people. Sheunopa possesses multiple SAP certifications and is a graduate of the University of South Africa.