SAP Basis Security

[Former Member]

Hi,

Could you send me the job responsibilities of a R/3 security personnel and BW security Personnel? How similar they are and where does the similarity end?

How much BW does anyone need to know to learn BW security?

[Former Member]

Hello Reddy,

Here are some responsibilites (or knowledge requirement), hope this help you to some extent.

What’s the same

-Should be able to handle Role Based Security Authorizations

-Should have sound knowledge about assignment of correct roles to users, knowledge on profiles,authorizations,Central User Administration,different tools like CATT,eCATT..etc.

What’s different

-Should have knowledge about Unique BW Objects (InfoProvider, InfoArea, InfoObject, Query…)

-Should be able to use Unique SAP BW Authorization Tool to administer BExReporting data security

-Should be familiar with variable security runtime parameters and generating profiles from datasources

Award points accordingly,

Regards,

Raju.

[Former Member]

Hi Reddy,

The main difference is that, in R/3 the first line of defence it S_TCODE, i mean its completely based on Transaction.

Where as B/W is completely object based i.e, it deals with securing Infoobjetcs, Infocubes, ODS, BW Queries, etc....

For more ingormation on BW Seecurity, please visit:

http://www.sapsecurityonline.com/bw_security/bw_security.htm

"How much BW does anyone need to know to learn BW security?"

It would be good if you have a little idea on BW objects and their purpose.

Hope it helps.

Please award points if it is useful.

thanks & regards,

santosh

[agasthuri_doss]

Hi,

This will help you

BASIS is the administration of SAP system, BASIS team will be responsible for installation, maintenance, transport, authorizations in the SAP system.Taking care of the Server in all the situation,applying Support Packages, patches,fixes, Monotioring the Jobs.Participate in requirements gathering, assessment, design, configuration and testing activities for SAP security and other issues

1)SAP Basis administration and technical core tasks including SAP software installation, upgrade, applying Support Packages, patches, and fixes, installation of add-on software components, SAP profile parameter changes, workload analysis, system error analysis and establishing standard Basis background jobs and system health checks and monitoring.

2)Apply Oracle database administration knowledge to improve database performance.

3)Define and document technical system requirements and systems management procedures. Involve with problem escalation and resolution, working with SAP and other software/hardware vendors to resolve problems.

4)Assess impact of new SAP releases to current system landscape environments, design solution and assist production support teams in deploying the solution.

Analyze system performance, system health checks and implement tuning improvements.

5)Maintain multi-landscape environments through environment copies, system refreshes, and transport management.

6)Participate in multi-landscape design solutions, architecture recommendations, and strategies for continuous improvement.

7)Participate in the development of SAP ERP, SAP BW and SAP HR security policies and guidelines.

8)Participate in requirements gathering, assessment, design, configuration and testing activities for SAP security.

9)Work with the technical teams to design technical security including table, report, program, and interface security for the production environment.

10)Configure SAP production application security using Profile Generator.

11)Work with the process teams to test and refine security.

12)Design and document security administration policies and procedures for the production environment.

13)Coordination and support the technical implementation of interfaces with the business users,

Application Service Provider, third-party vendors, and other parties as required.

14)Work with SAP to investigate and resolve software problems related to the application in a timely manner.

Regards

Agasthuri Doss