EP 6.0 and Changes Related to Portal Content...¤SAP AG 2004, EP 6.0 and Changes Related to Portal...

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


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


Topic Overview






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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Topic Overview






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


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


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


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


Topic Overview






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


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


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


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:


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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