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Siddhartha Rao

Siddhartha Rao SAP Employee
Company: SAP AG
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"Sid" is a co-author and an expert in software development and deployment practices who has spent six years with SAP. While his most recent endeavor has been "Sams Teach Yourself C++ In One Hour A Day," his primary responsibility is the development of the SAP's standard front-end distribution software. Read his BLOG to learn new features and to get answers on issues relevant to SAP software deployment. Sid is also a Microsoft-awarded Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Visual Studio - Visual C++ who also moderates a popular online programming community called 'CodeGuru.'

My First Book!
Introducing my first book to the SDN Community, and inviting reviewers! Aug. 7, 2008
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Troubleshooting FAQ: What command-line do I use?
Here are some combinations of command-line parameters that will take you through most of your SAP front-end software deployment requirements. Jun. 6, 2008
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Troubleshooting FAQ: Why is LSH not working?
You've configured Local Security Handling, and can't get it to work. Here are some reasons, and some solutions. Jun. 4, 2008
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Troubleshooting FAQ: How do I start SAP Front-End Installer Administrative Console over a network path?
Your Installation Server is hosted on a network share, and you wish to administer it remotely via your desktop. However, you are not able to start the administrative console NWSAPSetupAdmin.exe over the network path. Here is a solution. May. 15, 2008
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New feature: Self-installing packages...
Customers who always wanted the ability to create a single-file self-extracting package have their wish granted! Mar. 5, 2008
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Video Demo: Checking the health of SAP software installation on a Workstation
A video demo on how to check the health of your SAP software installation using NWCheckWorkstation.exe. Sep. 26, 2007
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Video Presentation: An introduction to the new Installation Server Administration Tool NWSAPSetupAdmin
A tour of NetWeaver SAPSetupAdmin - the installation server administration tool that tells you the new features and explains how you can use the new installation server to hold and distribute multiple SAP front-end components. Sep. 26, 2007
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Known issue and solution: Incorrect patch level display in NWSAPSetupAdmin
About the incorrect patch-level display in the Installation Server Administration Tool NWSAPSetupAdmin and its resolution. Sep. 25, 2007
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How can I resolve front-end software installation issues?
You have identified problems with the installation of a SAP supplied front-end software (say for example: SAP GUI for Windows 710), NetWeaver Business Client or Adobe Designer and need to know how to solve it. Here are some tips. Sep. 25, 2007
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I have a problem with my SAP software installation. How do I diagnose it?
An introduction to the installation-check tool NWCheckWorkstation.exe and how it helps diagnose the installation of SAP front-end products deployed using NetWeaver SAPSetup.  Sep. 13, 2007
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SAP front-end software distribution methods - An overview
A brief introduction to the possible ways of distributing SAP front-end software, and the SAP recommended technique. Sep. 11, 2007
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How to setup a SAP front-end software distribution landscape?
A how-to article that explains the SAP recommended way to set up a front-end software distribution landscape.  Sep. 10, 2007
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NetWeaver SAPSetup Tools and Utilities...
An introduction to SAPSetup Tools and Help files... Sep. 7, 2007
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Welcome to NetWeaver SAPSetup...
NetWeaver SAPSetup is SAP's new front-end Windows software deployment tool. In this BLOG, we introduce you to the new features of the installer, discuss known issues and present workarounds! Aug. 23, 2007
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