SAP HANA
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 26. May 2013
Book
Hardback
527 pages
978-1-59229-865-5 (ISBN)
Description
HANA is shifting SAP into high gear-don't get left in the dust. In this updated edition of our best-selling book, explore the what, why, when, and how of SAP HANA. From building a business strategy to administering a system (and all the pit stops in between), you'll have the big picture you need to get started. Buckle up, because this is one car that doesn't travel in the slow lane.
1. Business Strategy
Learn how big data, in-memory computing, and SAP HANA come together to influence
your business strategies, from trend reporting to predictive analysis.
2. Implementation Options
Which type of SAP HANA implementation is right for you? Learn what you need to know about your different options, and get started planning an implementation: technical requirements, sizing, and migration considerations.
3. Data Modeling and Provisioning
Introduce yourself to Studio and Information Composer, SAP HANA's data modeling tools. Then get information about data provisioning in SAP HANA, including step-by- step instructions for SAP Data Services.
4. SAP BusinessObjects BI
Understand how the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform hooks up to SAP HANA, including information on SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio and SAP Lumira.
5. Administration
Take a look into the SAP HANA Administration Console and understand the most important administrative tasks in an SAP HANA system.
Highlights include:
* Big data and in-memory computing
* SAP HANA implementation options
* SAP Business Suite on SAP HANA
* SAP Predictive Analysis and SAP BPC
* Hardware and software requirements
* Sizing
* SAP NetWeaver BW migration information
* SAP BusinessObjects BI
* Information Composer
* SAP HANA Studio
* SAP Data Services
* SAP Landscape Transformation
* Sybase Replication Server
* SAP HANA Administration Console
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Content
Foreword to the Second Edition. 15
Introduction. 17
Acknowledgments. 19
PART I: What, Why, and When. 21
1. In-Memory Computing, Big Data, and SAP HANA. 23
1.1. Introduction to In-Memory Computing and Big Data. 23
1.2. Introduction to SAP HANA. 32
1.3. Introduction to Implementation Options. 48
1.4. Summary. 51
2. SAP HANA Implementation Options. 53
2.1. Standalone Implementation for Analytics. 53
2.2. SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA. 66
2.3. SAP Business Suite on SAP HANA. 78
2.4. Choosing an SAP HANA Implementation Option. 88
2.5. Summary. 93
3. Advanced Applications for SAP HANA. 97
3.1. SAP HANA Analytics Foundation. 97
3.2. SAP Predictive Analysis for SAP HANA. 100
3.3. SAP Business Planning and Consolidation for SAP HANA. 104
3.4. Summary. 107
4. SAP HANA and Your Business Strategy. 109
4.1. Identifying Transformational Opportunities. 112
4.2. Understanding Your Needs. 115
4.3. Working with Existing Solutions: SAP HANA versus SAP NetWeaver BWA. 121
4.4. Writing a Business Case, Budgeting, and Staffing for SAP HANA. 129
4.5. Frequently Asked Questions about SAP HANA. 142
4.6. Summary. 147
PART II: How. 149
5. Planning an SAP HANA Implementation. 151
5.1. Understanding the Technical Specifications. 151
5.2. Sizing Your System. 162
5.3. Planning an Implementation of SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA. 174
5.4. Summary. 188
6. Tools for SAP HANA. 191
6.1. SAP Business Intelligence Tools for SAP HANA. 191
6.2. SAP Developer Tools for SAP HANA. 221
6.3. SAP Mobile Tools for SAP HANA. 222
6.4. Summary. 224
7. Data Modeling with Information Composer. 225
7.1. Getting Started with Information Composer. 227
7.2. Uploading Data to SAP HANA. 232
7.3. Composing Information Views. 243
7.4. Viewing Uploaded Data and Composed Information Views. 255
7.5. Summary. 257
8. Data Modeling with SAP HANA Studio. 259
8.1. SAP HANA Studio Overview and Terminology. 260
8.2. Getting Started with SAP HANA Information Modeler. 265
8.3. Building Attribute Views. 273
8.4. Building Analytic Views. 284
8.5. Building Calculation Views Using the Graphical Method. 292
8.6. SQL and SQLScript. 302
8.7. Summary. 315
9. Advanced Concepts in SAP HANA Studio. 317
9.1. Data Mart Virtualization. 317
9.2. Derived Attribute Views. 319
9.3. Calculated Attributes. 325
9.4. Restricted and Calculated Measures. 328
9.5. Filter and Variable Operations. 333
9.6. Currency Conversion. 347
9.7. Hierarchies. 352
9.8. Personalizing Studio. 360
9.9. Summary. 365
10. Data Provisioning. 367
10.1. Choosing a Data Provisioning Method. 368
10.2. Trigger-Based Replication: SAP Landscape Transformation. 380
10.3. ETL-Based Replication: SAP Data Services. 404
10.4. Log-Based Replication: Sybase Replication Server and Load Controller. 428
10.5. Direct Extractor Connection. 432
10.6. Summary. 442
11. SAP HANA Administration. 443
11.1. Using the SAP HANA Administration Console. 444
11.2. System Monitoring. 453
11.3. Updates. 467
11.4. Security. 469
11.5. License Keys. 477
11.6. Backup and High Availability. 479
11.7. SAP Solution Manager and SAP HANA. 484
11.8. SAP NetWeaver DBA Cockpit for SAP HANA. 486
11.9. Summary. 488
Appendices. 489
A. SAP HANA Rapid Deployment Solutions. 491
B. Preconfigured Data Modeling Content for SAP HANA. 495
C. Key SAP HANA Notes. 503
D. The Authors. 517
Index. 519