What SAP HANA is, whether it’s the right fit for your business, and how to plan an installationDetailed, step-by-step instructions for data modeling with SAP HANA Studio and Information ComposerData provisioning with SAP Data Services and other tools With any new product, it’s not always easy to get straightforward information. Is SAP HANA a database or an appliance? Can you use it with non-SAP BI tools? How do you build views and replicate data? In this book, get the information you need with advice and instruction from SAP HANA experts who have demonstrable knowledge, practical experience, and no agenda. Here’s your chance: Separate the hype from the facts, and the roadmap from the reality. Scenarios and Business StrategiesLearn what SAP HANA is and the flavors it comes in. Then learn how to build a business strategy with advice about skills requirements, budgeting, and how it all fits in with your existing landscape. Planning an InstallationKnow the information you need to plan an SAP HANA installation: sizing, hardware and software requirements, and migration considerations. Data Modeling with Information Composer and StudioDive deep into the main SAP HANA tools, with step-by-step directions and hundreds of screenshots that will have you building views, hierarchies, and more. Data ProvisioningMaster data provisioning with specific instructions on trigger-based replication, ETL-based replication, log-based replication, and the Direct Extraction Connection. AdministrationTake a look into the SAP HANA Administration Console and understand the most important administrative tasks in an SAP HANA system.