What is Business Connectivity Services in SAP OPU-TNG - Tango?

SAP Term: Business Connectivity Services

• Component: OPU-TNG

• Component Name: Tango

• Description: The set of Office client and server features that enable users to interact with external data using SharePoint Web sites and Office client applications. Business Connectivity Services is included in Windows SharePoint Services "14", SharePoint Server, and Office 2010 applications. However, the feature set and the capabilities differ in each.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Business Connectivity Services (BCS) is a component of SAP's OPU-TNG Tango platform. It provides a secure, reliable, and efficient way to connect to external data sources and applications. BCS enables users to access and integrate data from multiple sources, including databases, web services, and other applications. It also provides a unified interface for accessing and managing data from multiple sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  BCS can be used to access and integrate data from multiple sources. It provides a secure connection between the external data source and the SAP system. The user can then access the data from the external source using the BCS interface. The user can also create custom queries to retrieve specific data from the external source. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using BCS, it is important to ensure that the connection between the external source and SAP is secure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the external source. Finally, it is important to ensure that the user has the necessary knowledge of the external source in order to properly use BCS. 
  
  Related Information: 
  BCS is part of SAP's OPU-TNG Tango platform, which also includes other components such as SAP HANA Cloud Platform and SAP Cloud Platform. Additionally, BCS can be used in conjunction with other SAP products such as SAP Business Suite and SAP S/4HANA.