Steps HowTo begin with SAP / MS interoperability

Important aspect of applying SAP-Microsoft interoperability within a company IT landscape, is how to start. Almost always the Microsoft and SAP departments form their own community in the company, with only limited contacts and co-operation between them, and no clear understanding of each others platforms, technologies and capabilities. See also earlier posts of Kristian Kalsing [1] and of myself [2] addressing this issue.

Raymond Smith [Microsoft Corporation] published an interesting article on this: Building an SAP/Microsoft Interoperability Team. In his article he distinguishes and details on the following aspects:

Aspects of Building an SAP/Microsoft Interoperability Team

1. Build a SAP Interoperability Lab
2. Determine a Proof of Concept Business Process
3. Build Your Interoperability Team
4. Cross Train Developers
5. SAP Interoperability Training
6. Determine Architecture
   • Security
   • SAP Architecture
   • SharePoint/.NET Architecture
7. POC Development

I recognize [most of] these steps from own experiences with SAP / MS interoperability implementations. For the details, I strongly advice to read Raymond's article.