What is Web-Based Distributed Authoring and Versioning in SAP KM-KW - Knowledge Warehouse?

SAP Term: Web-Based Distributed Authoring and Versioning

• Component: KM-KW

• Component Name: Knowledge Warehouse

• Description: Extension of the HTTP protocol that allows file sharing over the Internet. It provides locking, property management, and remote file management capabilities and makes Web resources look like shared standard, local files.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Web-Based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) is a set of protocols that allow users to collaborate on documents and other files over the internet. It enables users to create, edit, and manage documents in a distributed environment. WebDAV is an extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and is used to access and manage files stored on remote servers.
  
  How to use it: 
  WebDAV can be used to access and manage files stored on remote servers. It allows users to create, edit, and manage documents in a distributed environment. It also allows users to share documents with other users, as well as view and edit documents stored on remote servers. Additionally, WebDAV can be used to synchronize files between multiple computers.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using WebDAV, it is important to ensure that the server is secure and that all data is encrypted. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users have the correct permissions for accessing and managing files stored on the server. Finally, it is important to keep track of changes made to documents stored on the server in order to ensure that all users have access to the most up-to-date version of the document.
  
  Related Information: 
  The KM-KW Knowledge Warehouse component of SAP provides a secure platform for storing and managing documents using WebDAV. It allows users to store documents in a secure repository, as well as share documents with other users. Additionally, it provides tools for tracking changes made to documents stored in the repository, as well as for synchronizing files between multiple computers.