he Official SAP Guide is an essential foundation for R/3 administrators, technical consultants, ABAP developers, and SAP project leaders. Filled with firsthand knowledge gathered using SAP's EarlyWatchr and GoingLiveT Check remote services, this book teaches you to fine-tune your R/3 implementation-so your organization reaps the benefits of shorter response times and lower overhead. In concert with the companion CD, this book also helps to prepare you to qualify as a Certified Technical Consultant (CTC) for R/3 Release 4.0. Coverage includes detailed instructions for all the main optimization tasks associated with the R/3 System, including: Analyzing hardware, database, and R/3 application performance Analyzing workload Assessing performance of ABAP programs Managing memory Strategically distributing workload Using R/3 table buffering Using locks and enqueues Optimizing SQL statements Featured on the CD The enclosed CD contains an interactive demo exam similar to those taken by candidates for Certified Technical Consultant (CTC) certification. Whether you're shooting for accreditation or simply want to hone your SAP skills, this free software will help to improve your knowledge and marketability.