About the Cover ImageNote from the AuthorTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsSAP ColleaguesSAP MentorsSAP PartnersProduction

How to use this bookForewordChapter 1SAP HANA OverviewThe IT Industry: A History of Technology ConstraintsThe Database Problem: BottlenecksThe Solution: In-Memory ArchitectureSAPs Early In-Memory Projects

The Beginnings: LiveCache and SAP BWAThe Next Step: The Tracker ProjectSAP In-Memory Technology EvolutionDifferent Game, Different Rules: SAP HANAInnovation without DisruptionThe Business Impact of a New ArchitectureThe Need for Business FlexibilityFaster, Better, CheaperIn-Memory Basics

Pure In-Memory DatabaseParallel ProcessingColumnar and Row-Based Data StorageCompressionPersistence LayerSAP HANA Architectural OverviewSAP HANA in-memory applianceProgramming Interfaces for SAP HANA

SQLSQLScriptMDX InterfaceEngines

Planning EngineCalculation EngineLibraries

Application Function LibrarySAP HANA Studio

Data Modeling in SAP HANAData Provisioning for SAP HANAReal-Time Replication Using SLTReal-Time Replication with Direct Write/Write-backExtraction (ETL) / Periodic LoadSAP HANA Database AdministrationSystem MonitoringBackup & RecoveryUser ProvisioningSAP HANA SP7 UpdateEnhanced information processingSAP HANA smart data accessSpatial data processingExtended natural language processingExtremely large data warehouse with integrated near-line storeIntegrated stream processingAugmented developer and DBA productivitySimplified predictive application developmentIntegrated data provisioning and modelingEnhanced data servicesEmbedded interactive educationEnterprise-wide data modelingMore sophisticated monitoringOperational improvementsStreamlined configurationEnhanced disaster recoveryOpen hardware architecture for tailored data center integrationMobile synchronizationSystem managementSAP HANA HardwareSAP HANA Use Cases

Agile Data MartNongfu SpringMedtronicSAP Business SuiteEliminating System Latency: The Case of HiltiAccelerated SAP ERP Transactions and ReportsSales ReportingFinancial ReportingShipping ReportingPurchasing ReportingMaster Data ReportingSAP Solutions for Accelerated ApplicationsSAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 Powered by SAP HANASAP CO-PA AcceleratorSAP Finance and Controlling AcceleratorSAP Sales Pipeline AnalysisSAP Customer Segmentation AcceleratorSAP HANA Rapid Deployment SolutionsSAP HANA Rapid Deployment SolutionsBackgroundAvailability of SAP HANA rapid-deployment solutionsSAP Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANASAP HANA as an Application Development PlatformSAP-built Applications for SAP HANASAP BusinessObjects Sales Analysis for Retail powered by SAP HANASAP Smart Meter AnalyticsSAP Sales & Operations PlanningSAP Supplier InfoNetRecalls PlusPartner-built Applications for SAP HANACustom Applications for SAP HANASAP HANA Roadmap

Chapter 2SAP HANA ArchitectureCOMING SPRING 2015Chapter 3Developing A Business Case for SAP HANAIntroductionWhy Do You Need A Business Case, Anyway?MethodologyLevels of Value1. EfficiencyIT EfficiencyBusiness Efficiency2. Effectiveness3. TransformationCreating the Storyline

A. Categorization/Business AttributesIndustry-specificCross-IndustryB. Self-DiscoveryC. Assisted DiscoveryD. SAP HANA Use Case Repository1. SAP HANA Use Case CategoriesAdding the Financial Dimension

A. Importance of Benefits QuantificationB. Types of QuantificationNational Grocery Retailer SAP HANA Business Case:Objective:Challenge:Approach:Business Case Development:Results and Business Benefit:1. Tangible (Hard) BenefitsDemand GenerationMarketingMetrics:Outcome:Sales ExecutionMetrics:Outcome:

Demand FulfillmentProcurementMetrics:Outcome:Manufacturing ProcessMetrics:Outcome:

Information Technology ManagementInformation ManagementMetrics:Outcome:

Organizational Performance ManagementProfitability AnalysisMetrics:Outcome:Workforce ManagementMetrics:Outcome:Fraud ManagementMetrics:Outcome:2. Strategic (Soft) Benefits3. New KPIs and Breakthrough InnovationsC. Best Practice Business Case ApproachD. SAP HANA CalculatorE. SAP BenchmarkingA. Internal DeliverablesB. Ongoing Value Management1. Value Management2. Why Is Value Management Important?3. Why Do Customers Like SAPs Value Engineering Process?4. Role of SAP Value Engineering5. Continuous Value Management6. Establish a Culture of Measurement

Chapter 4SAP Business Suite Powered by SAP HANAOverviewArchitectural Implications of SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANAApplicationsNext-generation ApplicationsCustom ABAP codeOperational Topics with SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA

SAP Solution Manager offers complete solution for operationsHigh Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) scenariosFlexible appliance platformMigrating to SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA

Current restrictions:General RequirementsNon-SAP HANA-based development can be transported to SAP HANA-based systemsDual-Stack SystemsMinimizing DowntimeUnicodeSAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA: ResourcesEnhancement Pack Info (SAP Note 1774566)Scenarios for Adding SAP HANA to SAP Business Suite Landscapes

New SAP HANA Live for SAP Business SuiteMore Details:Real-Time Solutions powered by SAP HANA1. Customer Engagement Applications2. Sense and Response Applications3. Planning and Business Optimization AppsSAP Invoice Receipts and Goods ReceiptsSAP Working Capital AnalyticsSAP Supply Chain Info CentreSAP Access Control Role AnalyticsMy GreenSpotPreserve Your GreenSpotSAP HANA for HumanityLearn MoreCare CirclesRecalls PlusSAP Business Suite Powered by SAP HANA Business ScenariosSAP Business Suite applications using SAP HANA as (the only) databaseBusiness Scenarios that directly benefit from running on SAP HANA

Fast Financial CloseReal-Time Financial PerformanceEfficient Receivables ManagementEfficient Payables ManagementCentral Treasury Exposure managementAccess Control Role AnalyticsAutomated Cross-System Process ControlOptimized Quote ManagementReal-Time Inventory managementEfficient ProcurementStrategic Purchase OptimizationMaximized Asset utilization and UptimeAccelerated Organizational Changes PublishingInsight-Driven Workforce Cost ManagementReal-Time material PlanningInstant Material Flow ControlComprehensive Engineer-to-Order Project ManagementMaximized Productivity and Profitability of Complex Projects

Chapter 5SAP Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANAIntroductionSAP Business Warehouse (BW)SAP BW and In-Memory ComputingEvolving In-Memory Footprint in SAP NetWeaver BWSAP HANA Specific Enhancements for SAP BW

Query PerformanceData-Loading PerformanceData LoadingData Model EfficiencyApplication ImprovementSAP In-Memory PlanningSAP BW Operational Efficiency and SAP HANA Model InteroperabilitySAP BW on SAP HANA Performance & TCO Benchmarks

SAP HANA Performance Benchmarks:Implementation and Migration

Software Prerequisites for SAP BW on SAP HANACheck your SAP BW system for SAP HANA Readiness free Checklist tool!Scoping/Sizing Topics for SAP BW on SAP HANA

SAP BW Powered by SAP HANA Scale-out Best PracticesLandscape Options

DEV/SANDBOX/TRAINQA/TESTPRODUCTIONSAP BW on SAP HANA AdministrationSummary

Chapter 6Introduction to SAP Big Data TechnologiesWhat is big data?Big Data CharacteristicsThe Ultimate Goal: Faster, Data-Driven DecisionmakingMeeting the Challenges of Big DataDistributed DatabasesEnter HadoopColumnar DatabasesIn-Memory DatabasesMaking Big Data Real

Business IntelligenceData Science and Advanced AnalyticsReal-time InsightsWho Uses Big Data?

Business AnalystData ScientistsOperational UsersSAP HANA: The Heart of SAPs Big Data EcosystemThe Worlds Biggest, Big Data DatabaseConclusion

Chapter 7Data Modeling with SAP HANATools for Data ModelingViews in Data Modeling in SAP HANAViews and ELT versus ETLAttribute ViewsAnalytic ViewsCalculation ViewsPrinciples of Data ModelingGetting Your Feet Wet

Chapter 8Application Development with SAP HANABasic ConceptsNo ConstraintsAbstractionABAP Programming for SAP HANASAP HANA as a Secondary DatabaseABAP Secondary Database ConnectionPreconditionsSecondary Database Connection Via Open SQLSecondary Database Connection Via Native SQLSecondary Database Connection via Native SQL ADBCSAP HANA as a Primary ABAP DatabaseTransition Closer to the DatabaseSAP HANA Extended Application Services (XS)SAP HANA Studio Becomes a Development WorkbenchSQLScriptRLAFLWorking with Large TeamsNext StepsAdditional Resources

Chapter 9SAP HANA Administration & OperationsCOMING FALL 2014Chapter 10SAP HANA Hardware OverviewIntel and SAP: A History of Co-InnovationGeneral SAP HANA Hardware SpecificationsSAP HANA Product Availability Matrix (PAM)SAP Certified Appliance Hardware for SAP HANAAdditional InfrastructureMulti-Node and Scale-Out OptionsHigh AvailabilityDisaster RecoveryTailored Data Center Concept for SAP HANA deploymentsSAP Hardware Partner DetailsIntel & SAP: Co-innovation for Real-Time ComputingOperational Success and Management of Real-Time EventsPerformance Optimizations of SAP HANA with the Intel Xeon Processor E7 FamilyAssured Performance with Mission-Critical Advanced Reliability of the Intel Xeon Processor E7 Family

Cisco Systems SAP HANA SolutionsCisco UCS: A Unique SAP HANA SolutionSAP HANA T-Shirt Sizes OfferedSAP HANA Scale-out offeringHigh Availability SAP HANA SolutionSAP HANA Support infrastructureAdditional softwareSAP HANA Installation and Support ServicesCustomer Success StoryChallenge:Solution:Customer Benefit:For More Information

Dell SAP HANA SolutionsThe Dell AdvantageDell SAP HANA configurations a complete portfolioScale-out HANA appliance configurationsDells SAP Single-Node HANA ApplianceBuilt-in High AvailabilitySupport infrastructureAdditional software neededServices and SupportSupport Services the Dell AssuranceOptional SAP HANA servicesCustomer success storiesContact information for inquiries

Fujitsu SAP HANA SolutionsFujitsu SAP HANA Infrastructure OfferingFujitsu Compact Appliance for SAP HANA (designed for SAP Business One customers)Fujitsu Power Appliance: Single-Node (scale-up)Fujitsu Power Appliance: Multi-Node (scale-out)Support infrastructureAdditional software neededSupport ServicesAdditional information on the Fujitsu pre-installation (Solution Implementation)Additional information on the Fujitsu SolutionContract (Solution Support)Additional SAP HANA ServicesInnovation: Uniform management for all SAP environments including SAP HANA with FlexFrame OrchestratorCustomer Success StoriesModern Bakery, DubaiSAP internal project: SAP BW powered by SAP HANAFurther information

Hitachi Unified Compute Platform Select for SAP HANAHitachi SAP HANA Appliances SizesHitachi Unified Compute Platform Select for SAP HANA includes:SAP HANA:Hitachi-SAP AllianceServicesSupport InfrastructureContact Hitachi

HP Solutions for SAP HANAHP ConvergedSystem for SAP HANAHPs point of viewHP ConvergedSystem 500 for SAP HANAHP ConvergedSystem 900 for SAP HANAWhy HP for SAP HANA?Technical specifications for HP ConvergedSystem 500 for SAP HANATechnical specifications for HP ConvergedSystem 900 for SAP HANAHP Converged Infrastructure products include all necessary installation, deployment and support servicesScale-out configurationsHigh Availability and Disaster ToleranceStorage InfrastructureEntry level or budged-sensitive implementationsMedium sized, performance-sensitive implementationEnterprise-class shared storageAdditional SoftwareOne HP service solution for SAP HANADesign and BuildImplementationSupportHP Proactive Care AdvancedHP Migration Services for SAP HANA Migrate smoothly to CS900 for SAP HANAHP High Availability Service for SAP HANA Keep business runningHP Disaster Tolerance Service for SAP HANABusiness Solutions for SAP HANA based on business outcomesHP As-a-Service Solution for SAP HANAHP Financial ServicesMigration AssistanceHP Leads the Way with another #1 Benchmark Results for SAP HANACustomer Success StoriesVelux GroupT-mobileNongfu SpringContact information for inquiries

Huawei SAP HANA SolutionsHighlightsInfrastructureModel SpecificationsIncluded Software and DriverMore information

IBM Systems and Services Solutions for SAP HANAIBM Systems and Services Solutions for SAP HANAIBM and SAP team for long-term business innovationIBM eX5 and X6 Systems with GPFS Power SAP HANAWorkload Optimized SolutionsSimple and Seamless ScalabilityServices to speed deploymentA trusted service partnerFor more information

NEC SAP HANA SolutionsWhy Express5800 is ideal platform for SAP HANASupport InfrastructureAdditional software supportedSupport and Additional ServicesSupport Service

VCE Vblock Specialized System for SAP HANA SoftwareVCEVblock SystemsBuilding a Vblock SystemArchitectureEasy maintenanceSeamless SupportServicesFurther reading

Chapter 11SAP HANA Projects and ImplementationIntroductionSelecting the Right SAP HANA Service PartnerIt All Starts with Good PlanningEveryone Wants a Low-Cost, Rapid Implementation But How?What about Highly Complex Projects?How Will We Ever Get up to Speed on This New Technology?Service Provider Selection ChecklistSAP HANA Use Cases

Agile Data MartSAP Business Suite AcceleratorAccelerated Sales & Distribution ReportingAccelerated Financial ReportingAccelerated Procurement ReportingAccelerated Master Data ReportingAccelerated Shipping ReportingSAP HANA Accelerates ReportsPrimary Database for SAP NetWeaver Business WarehouseCustom Applications for SAP HANAFuture Use Case ScenariosSAP HANA Implementation Scenarios

Rapid-deployment solutionsCustom DevelopmentSAP Application DeploymentPackaged SolutionsTaking a Systematic Approach for Your Implementation

Common Scoping Pitfalls to AvoidTimelines and Key Activity ConsiderationsCritical SAP HANA Skills Needed for Successful ProjectsPutting it All Together Examples of Stellar Projects

SAP Business Suite Accelerator at a Chemicals CompanyCustom SAP HANA Application in Use at a University HospitalPrimary Database for SAP Business Warehouse in Use at a Financial InstitutionFinal Words of Wisdom on SAP HANA ImplementationTop Advice from SAP Mentors for SAP HANA Projects

Vijay VijayasankarHarald ReiterVitaliy RudnytskiyRanjeet PanickerTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Return on Investment (ROI) AnalysisCutting-edge TechnologyHANA Should Not Be Only an IT ProjectExecutive SponsorshipSize Does Matter

The rest of the story....NotesAbout the AuthorJeffrey Word, Ph.D. Follow Jeff on : @jeff_word