Comparison between SAP Netweaver portal 7.0 EhP 2 & 7.3
What’s new in 7.3? What’s new in CE 7.1 or CE 7.2? What is the difference between CE 7.1 & CE 7.2? Should I go with EhP1 for 7.0 or EhP2.0 or directly upgrade to Netweaver Portal 7.3? These are the frequently asked questions whenever a newer version of SAP Portal is released. SAP released Enhancement Pack 1 & 2 for NW portal 7.0. We also have Composite Environment 7.1 & 7.2. And finally, we have a full version release of 7.3. When options are too many, it is quiet obviously asked what to choose over what? And most importantly, Why?
I have already written a few posts to answer this question. However, after having a discussion with some senior colleagues & friends, it was observed that SAP has shipped quiet a few features in EhP 2, which are also part of 7.3. So first question that anybody can think of Can I continue to use existing 7.0 infrastructure and yet have some features those are shipped in the latest version i.e. 7.3. Answer is Yes!
You might like to have a look at some of the existing posts:
Upgrade custom developments from any portal version to NW 7.3
Get ready for iGoogle like workspace on Netweaver Portal 7.3
SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.30 is next major release
New enhanced portal development
I have tabulated a comparison between features available in 7.3 and what are available in EhP 2. Using this comparison, you will able to define clear distinction between these two products and decide if you want to upgrade only Enhancement pack or to go with 7.3. Let’s have a look.
|
Feature |
Available in 7.3 |
Available in 7.0 EhP2 |
| Ajax Framework |
Y |
Y |
| KMC Improvements |
Y |
Y |
| Customizable error messages |
Y |
Y |
| Read only mode for downtime |
Y |
Y |
| Appl. integration improvements |
Y |
Y |
| Accessibility Compliance |
Y |
Y |
| New Enterprise search |
Y |
Y |
| Activity data collector service via SMD |
Nothing mentioned in release guide |
Y |
| Client side versioning |
Nothing mentioned in release guide |
Y |
| CTS + Solman integration |
Y |
Y |
| Navigation cache improvements |
Y |
Y |
| Enterprise workspace |
Y |
Y |
| Advanced wizard for role upload, content creation & transports |
Y |
X |
| Dedicated editor for role following the UX guidelines for workcenter roles of SAP Business suit |
Y |
X |
| Improved WDJ framework |
Y |
X |
| Hot folders – automatic transports |
Y |
X |
| Out-of-the-box support for 3rd party portal integrations |
Y |
X |
| Enhanced FPN framework |
Y |
X |
| Reduction of manual post installation steps |
Y |
Nothing mentioned in release guide |
| Integration of the SAP WEKTRA solution |
Y |
Y |
| Support of parallel deployment |
Y |
Nothing mentioned in release guide |
| Integration of Portal services in NWA |
Y |
Nothing mentioned in release guide |
| Consolidation of Visual Admin & Config Tool |
Y |
X |
| Modular installation approach allowing to install only those services which are needed |
Y |
X |
| Enhanced browser support IE8, Firefox & safari |
Y |
X |
| Support for JDK 6 |
Y |
X |
| Avg. response time for a reference scenario significantly reduced compared to 7.01 SP5 |
Y |
X |
| BOBJ Portal integration kit |
Y |
X |
| New webpage composer |
Y |
X |
Legend:
Y = Available
X = Not available
Please let me know if you find any of the major features missing in the comparison or if you find any discrepancy. I hope this post helps you 
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Hi Ameya,
Really interesting information, thank you for keeping this blog.
I’m doing some research on Netweaver releases and their differences. Also for the CE platform and its SPs.
Do you know if there’s a document on SAP Library that would have this compilation in one chart or something similar? Sometimes you get lost across different versions, ehps and sps.
Thanks!
Pablo
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Hi Pablo,
Thank you for appreciating!
Sadly, I am yet to come across any SAP document having a comparison of all versions & SP level features. This was the motive behind writing this post so that we can at least have some idea about features & their availability w.r.t versions.
I’d be glad if you could also share some of your findings. It will be of great help to for everyone.
Have a good day!
Ameya
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Hi,
Thanks for your blog!! Have a doubt in Netweaver 7.3
We had migrated from Netweaver 7.0 to Netweaver 7.3. Our problem here is we have changes our themes in 7.3. we like to know how do we transport the same themes across system in Netweaver 7.3 environment.
Thanks and Regards,
Saravanan
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Hi Saravanan,
Unfortunately I am yet to try hands-on on 7.3 and therefore I cannot answer your doubt. However, from what I know, theme transport hasn’t changed much from what it was earlier. You can still integrate your 7.0 themes with 7.3. And if you are not sure if they will work or not, then try to run theme integrity test
it will cretainly give you a way out.
Thanks for commenting,
Ameya
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Excellent stuff from you,I adore what you have got right here. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart. This is truly a great blog thanks for sharing…
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