Chapter 2. SAP Business ONE Express Implementation Walk-through

In this chapter, we will perform an express implementation of the SAP Business ONE application. The main purpose of this task is to help you understand the potential scope of such a project. For example, let's compare some plain facts between SAP mySAP ERP and SAP Business ONE. If you receive the installation package for SAP mySAP ERP, you will get at least one large box full of DVDs and installation instructions. With SAP Business ONE, you will get one CD and all the software with the most basic add-ons is included. Later, you may get an additional Crystal ReportsTM CD. However, it is no match to SAP mySAP ERP when it comes to the number of installation CDs. Customers often mention hearing that SAP is only for large companies. But when it comes to the number of CDs and DVDs included in the installation packages, SAP Business ONE really is for small companies. Therefore, in this chapter, we will evaluate what's in the package.

The express configuration will walk through all of the installation steps required to get the system up and running for the Lemonade Stand Inc. case study.

Though the installation is simple, it can always be more efficient, right? I will take this opportunity to predict the futuristic way for implementing ERP systems such as SAP Business ONE. You may apply the knowledge about the essential configuration steps for your own project in order to scale the resources properly. In addition, you may plan ahead and get ready for the future way.

There are many ways to get the system up and running. We will perform an ad hoc implementation that requires no analysis or preparation. It's time now to get going!