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EP 6.0 andChanges Related toPortal Content
Sylvia Lehnen
SAP NetWeaver Product Management
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Topic Overview
Overview of content-related changes
New content-related capabilitiesSupport for standardsDelegated administrationAdditional languages and accessibility supportTighter integration of Knowledge Management and CollaborationExpanded object modelEnhanced navigation optionsNew default rolesNew default content for end usersOther content-related changes
New content-related toolsMore power for the content administratorMore power for the business userMore power for the professional programmer
New approach to content administration
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Summary of Content-Related Changes from EP 5.0 to EP 6.0
New administration environment, roles, and default contentConsistent interface and new roles for working with content objects, users, and systems
Enhanced navigation optionsNew default navigation layout and object-based navigation
Distributed queryingDisplay result of multiple queries in single content object
Delegated administrationHave different administrators control limited, customized content for specific user groups
Support for 20+ languagesMake content available in more languages, including double-byte Asian languages
Accessibility supportMake content available to mobility and vision-impaired users
Tight integration of Knowledge Management and CollaborationEasily enhance any content with document management and collaboration capabilities
Expanded content protection through Delta linksProtect customer-modified content during future updates
New content-creation toolsGreatly increased options for creating portal content, including for non-programmers
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Topic Overview
Overview of content-related changes
New content-related capabilitiesSupport for standardsDelegated administrationAdditional languages and accessibility supportTighter integration of Knowledge Management and CollaborationExpanded object modelEnhanced navigation optionsNew default rolesNew default content for end usersOther content-related changes
New content-related toolsMore power for the content administratorMore power for the business userMore power for the professional programmer
New approach to content administration
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The following are standards for portal interoperability:
Java Specification Request (JSR) 168Standardizes portlet (iView) developmentDefines Java APIs to make development easierBenefits:
Lowers training costs for content developersCustomers do not need to provide their developers with vendor-specific training
Web Services for Remote Portals (WSRP)Support syndicated and federated portal scenariosFor any portlet, including MS .NetBenefits:
Makes it possible to share content between SAP and non-SAP portal installationsProvides support for federated portal scenario, which is a key requirement forglobal customersLowers administration costs and maintenance effort
Support for Standards in EP 6.0
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The ability to run standard code is only one aspect of aportal’s capabilities
Services not covered by standards include:Concept of roles, worksets, and pages to simplify design,administration, and deploymentConcept for modification and updates that provides for inheritanceof iView metadata and the ability to extend the objects of onepackage with the functionality of anotherURL generation for easy integration of backend systemsFont-end eventing between iViewsSession management to terminate backend sessions once an iViewis closedWorkProtect mode to secure user dataSupport for Drag & Relate operations
SAP Business Packages make extensive use of these servicesTo use the business packages, customers need the
SAP Enterprise Portal
Why Standards aren’t Enough
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Makes it possible todelegate administrativetasks, access to contentobjects, and useradministration
Delivers targeted admintools and content topredefined rolesMakes it possible to tailoradministration tobusiness scenarios oralong organizational linesHelps manage large-scaleand distributed portalimplementations
Delegated Administration
Portal CatalogProject 1
User managementContent
DepartmentsDept. ADept. B…
Content manager A
Portal Content StudioPortalCatalogDept. Acontent
Dept. Bcontent
Content manager B
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Additional Languages and Accessibility Support
Language SupportEP 5.0
Content available in up to six European languagesAdditional languages required update of business packages
EP 6.0Content available in up to 20+ languagesSupport for Asian languages (double-byte capability)Support for Hebrew and Arab languages (right-to-left support)
Accessibility SupportHigh-contrast themesFont scalingUse of Tab key for accessing interactive elementsSupport for third-party screen readers
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EP 6.0 contains additional defined objects5.0 objects included Role, Workset, Page, iView, Folder, Channel, andExternal Service6.0 objects expanded to include Layout, System, Transport Package,and Templates for various objects (but no channels anymore)Icons provide easy identification of object type, Delta Link relationship,and template relationship
Expanded Portal Object Model in EP 6.0
add screenshots of object icons--good ideaadd screenshots of object icons--good idea
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Object assignment and editing is simplified in EP 6.0All content objects are created, accessed, modified, and transportedconsistently with common user interfaceAll objects have certain properties, depending on object type, that canbe maintained with consistent editors
Access to objects is defined by permissions through Access ControlLists (ACL)
Permissions can be assigned to any level of objectsEnables basic EP 6.0 design goal of delegation
Channels as organizational tool are no longer necessaryFolders can be created to define custom hierarchical object structuresNested folders increase organizational flexibility
External Services are simply treated as iViews
Implications of Expanded Portal Object Model
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Enhanced Navigation Options
New navigation panel containing:Detailed NavigationDrag&Relate TargetsRelated Links
Object-based navigationMakes it possible to use same navigation controls to displaydifferent, role-specific contentContent is chosen by portal dynamically, at runtime
Distributed queryingCan be used to display within single iView information frommultiple sources in response to a query
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EP 6.0 default portal roles and corresponding worksets include:
Super Admin All other Administrator worksetsUser Admin User AdministrationContent Admin Content Administration
KM Content*System Admin System Administration
KM Configuration*KM Monitoring*
Standard User WelcomePersonalizationMy Info
Content Manager Content Management*
Customers can create any other combination of admin roles
*Requires installation of KM
Default Roles for EP 6.0
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In EP 5.0Drag and Relate functionality is in theiPanel and the detailed navigation ispart of the content area
Default Framework Page for EP 6.0
Header
iPanel
DetailedNavigation
iView
iViewiView
Top-Level Navigation
In EP 6.0Detailed navigation is integrated intothe former iPanel (now callednavigation panel). Related Linksprovides additional navigation options
NavigationPanel
iView
iView
iView
iView
MastheadTop-Level Navigation
Content Area
Drag &Relate
Content Area
DetailedNavigation
Drag &Relate
RelatedLinks iView
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EP 6.0 default end-user contentincludes:
Welcome worksetCustomizable by customer
Personalization worksetPage personalizationPortal personalization
if Knowledge Management is installed…Universal WorklistMy Info workset
Personal DocumentsPublic DocumentsDiscussionsSubscriptions
Default End-User Content for EP 6.0
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Knowledge Management includesCollaboration services …
Collaboration RoomSelf-service set-up“Presence”Room templatesDocument and iView sharingGroupware integration
Real-time collaborationInstant messagingSharing (applications, desktop)
WorkflowAd-Hoc WorkflowUniversal Worklist
Collaboration services accessible throughCollaboration Launch Pad
Default End-User Content (2) for EP 6.0
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Merge-IDs can be used to combine objects (usually worksets) thatprovide same or complementary functionality required for taskLocking mechanism prevents two or more users from editing thesame object at the same timeDelta Links now available also for pages (in EP 5.0, for iViews,worksets, and roles only)Administrators can create templatesbased on content objects(e.g., a new iView can actas template, providing fullinheritance)Rule collections can beused to define which desktops(layouts and themes) areassigned to end users at runtime
Other Content-Related Changes
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Topic Overview
Overview of content-related changes
New content-related capabilitiesSupport for standardsDelegated administrationAdditional languages and accessibility supportTighter integration of Knowledge Management and CollaborationExpanded object modelEnhanced navigation optionsNew default rolesNew default content for end usersOther content-related changes
New content-related toolsMore power for the content administratorMore power for the business userMore power for the professional programmer
New approach to content administration
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Overview: Content Development Tools
Requiredskills
Contentcomplexity
Portal Content Studio
End user
End usertools
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer
SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio (Web Dynpro)(incl. Portal Development Kit)
Developer
DisplayiViews
InteractiveiViews
BusinessTransactions
Advanced bus.transactions/
scenarios
Businessexperts
Contentadministrators
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The Portal Content Studio provides a consistent environment forcreating, managing, deploying, and monitoring content
Single interface for managing portal objectsConsistent administration processesEnhanced navigation possibilitiesIntegration of KM and collaboration services
New Power for Portal Administrators
PortalCatalog
QuickInfoArea
Object Editors Area Property Editor
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New Power for Business Users
Designed for business users who have deep understanding of businessprocess, but no programming skillsCompletely web based and platform-independentCurrently produces HTMLB iViews, but could also support other types
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer provides a visual modeling toolfor developing iViews based on R/3 transactions, without coding
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New Power for Professional Developers
Allows developers to use any type of Java development toolsCovers various development scenariosIncludes Web Dynpro tools and Portal Development Kit
NetWeaver Developer Studio provides an integrated developmentenvironment for JAVA development on Eclipse platform
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Topic Overview
Overview of content-related changes
New content-related capabilitiesSupport for standardsDelegated administrationAdditional languages and accessibility supportTighter integration of Knowledge Management and CollaborationExpanded object modelEnhanced navigation optionsNew default rolesNew default content for end usersOther content-related changes
New content-related toolsMore power for the content administratorMore power for the business userMore power for the professional programmer
New approach to content administration
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Content Administration: Typical Process Overview
Define content structure and basic navigationUse Portal Content Catalog
Assemble and create objectsUse iViews from business packages, custom-coded objects, or use thewizards, Delta links, or use copy/paste
Define object properties with Properties Editor and object editorsUse Property Editor and Object Editors
Define appearance of end-user desktopsUse layouts, themes, and rules
Enhance content with content management and collaborationUse document management and collaboration services
Assign objects to usersUse Access Control Lists and Permissions Editor
Monitor performance with monitoring toolsUse SAP Solution Manager and other tools
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Define Content Structure in Portal Catalog
A tree-structured collection offolders that contains thecontent objects
Provides single accesslocation and consistentframework of creating andediting content objectsCatalog hierarchy determinestop-level and detailednavigationOrganization of catalog isflexible, so structure canreflect business ororganizational scenariosAdministration permissionscan be delegated so thataccessible content is filteredCatalog can integrate objectsfrom other applications (e.g.,Unifier projects)
PortalCompany 1
User managementRole 1Role 2
LandscapeData Source 1Data Source 2
BrandingStyle 1
ContentRole X
FoldersRole Y
FoldersCompany 2
User managementLandscapeBrandingContent
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Create Content Objects
Content objects can be created by:Using wizardsUsing Delta linksCopying and pasting instances
Wizards include:Many iView wizardsPage WizardLayout WizardRole WizardWorkset WizardTransport Wizard
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Create Content Objects: iViews
R/3 transactionsBSP applicationsBW reports (>Release 3.x)Internet Application ComponentsGeneric databasesPages (which are technically iViews)Web Dynpro componentsRSS Feeds (as of unrestricted shipment)URLs
Requirements:Each back-end system must have appropriate connectors (someare installed automatically)System templates that correspond to connectors
The following content can be integrated as iViews:
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Edit Object Properties
The Property Editor is used to define and edit properties of all portalobjects
Some properties are object-specific, other are the same for all objectsProperty Editor can be used on all object typesSome objects havespecialized editors
PageRoleWorksetSystemTransport package
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Edit Content Objects
Some content objects include editors in addition to the PropertyEditor for defining the content and layout of the objects
Page EditorRole Editor for changing roles and worksetsWorkset Editor for changing roles and worksetsPermissions EditorSystem Landscape EditorExport Editor for Transport Packages
In addition, editors are available for fine-tuning navigation
Drag&Relate Target EditorRelated Links EditorDynamic Navigation Editor
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Define Portal Apperance
Portal supports brandingDefine user-specific portalappearanceSupport corporate identity
Content and toolsFive pre-defined layoutsLayout Editor to define columnsand iView placementFive pre-defined themes,including high-contrast andprojector-safe designsTheme Editor to create ormodify designsDisplay Rules capability forassigning custom desktops tousers/groups/departments
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Enhance Portal Content with Document Management andCollaboration
Universal WorklistMy Info workset
Personal DocumentsPublic DocumentsDiscussionsSubscriptions
Collaboration RoomSelf-service set-up“Presence”Room templatesDocument and iView sharingGroupware integration
Real-time collaborationInstant messagingSharing (applications, desktop)
WorkflowAd-Hoc WorkflowUniversal Worklist
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Assign Content Objects to Users (1)
Permissions Editor allows super administrators to set and editpermissions for both administrators and end users
For any objects in the Portal Catalog, including systems andtransport packagesPermissions are inherited from parent objects
Permissions canbe assigned toroles, groups, orindividual usersBothadministratorsand end userssee only contentfor which theyhavepermissions
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Assign Content Objects to Users (2)
Access Control Lists determine who can access content objects
The creator or a portal object is automatically its ACL owner andcan:
Add or remove owners for the object’s ACLGrant permissions to a principal (a user, group, or role)
If no ACL exists for a PCD object, the permissions are inheritedfrom the parent’s ACL
Administrator permissionsNoneReadWriteFull Control (ACL owner)
End-User permissionsOn/Off
Read
Full Control
Write
Design Time
Run TimeOn/Off
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Monitor Portal Performance
Monitoring & Loggingin SAP Enterprise PortalMonitoring & Logging
in SAP Enterprise Portal
SAP Solution ManagerSAP Solution Manager SAP Enterprise PortalSAP Enterprise Portal Other toolsOther tools
Monitoring capabilitiesprovided by the SAP SolutionManager to monitor any SAP
solution
Logging and tracing, as wellas some monitoring
capabilities as integrated partof the SAP Enterprise Portal
Monitoring and loggingby a community
content tool or 3rd partytool
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