Unicode in SAP Systems

Unicode can simplify many aspects of the SAP system, however, the migration to this standard inevitably leads to many questions for project managers, IT managers or developers: How does Unicode affect my hardware planning? How can I continue to utilize my interfaces? How can Unicode projects be carried out efficiently, particularly during release changes?
Our comprehensive reference book provides you with the answers to these critical questions: Decision makers will find a profound basis for assessing business-relevant facts, and project teams get real-world technical details on implementation and support. In addition, this book provides readers with detailed coverage of the Unicode architecture, the installation and conversion processes, and provides you with best practices for optimizing all aspects of the Unicode infrastructure.
Highlights include:

Language Support in the SAP System: Concepts, Technologies, Solution Approaches Unicode with SAP: Basics, Data Exchange, Formats Unicode Conversion: System Consolidation, Data Export and Import, Frontend and Printer Solutions Upgrade Projects: Release-Related Processes and Best Practices ABAP and Unicode: Syntax Changes, Data Types, Tools Communication and Interfaces: Homogeneous vs. Inhomogeneous, RFC, File Transfer Languages and Translations: Language Installation, Tools, Objects, Customizing