Learning SAP Basis

Hello,
I was hired to be an SAP Basis Engineer, however, I have no prior experience in SAP. I have spent the last week reading SAP administration books from SAP Press, browsing the internet for information, and asking various coworkers for their advice in learning how to complete job tasks.
Starting my second week of learning Basis, I am still unable to find the SAP Mini Basis system I have read about online. It seems that the trial software was available a few years back, but since then all the links have died. I would like to download this software so that I can get experience with the actual SAP GUI and or configuring a system even if it is only a limited and simplified version. Is there still some form of trial software out there that I can get? I understand that learning such a complicated system takes time. However, I feel like the ability to work in a test environment of some sort such as the SAP Mini system would be extremely beneficial to solidifying my knowledge in various areas.
In the event there is truly no visualization software or other way to get practice with the software, does anyone have any other recommendation for learning how to administer and implement SAP NetWeaver and its components. Right now, I am reading the SAP AS ABAP - System Administration book from SAP Press. The book is giving me a good conceptual understanding of the system and its' components. However, as I said I feel like I am missing some of the resources to truly absorb a working knowledge of the system.
Thanks!

How did you land an SAP Basis Engineer job with no experience??
Regardless...throw away those press books.
As others said, concentrate on what OS and DB you are on. Using your S-ID, download the manuals for the products. Don't get too carried away yet, Netweaver product line is huge. I would say for now if your serious about basis, stay out of SOLMAN until you get your foundation of the ABAP stack in basis.
Start by reading, get the Software Provision manager 1.0 for your OS and DB. Read that. Get the concepts behind an installation and types.
look here for tons of material./ SAP Help Portal – The central place for SAP documentation
I would read this section SAP NetWeaver 7.3 – SAP Help Portal Page
Simple concepts on knowing what versions you are, how to tell, understanding netweaver stacks.
Learn the PAM http://service.sap.com/pam
Oh man...its so big....good luck..use the forums..use google..
I personally had a server/networking background and was sent to SAP Academy for 5 weeks and too basis boot camp...kick started my career...but today im considered a senior Basis yet still so much I don't know..its just that big..
good luck

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Hi,
SDN is about sharing knowledge and not mailing it. furthermore request like that has some copyright issues (see also SAP BASIS GUIDE) .
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Hi Rakesh
I saw your post in GRC and was waiting of it to appear here
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