Appendix A. Introduction to SAP HANA

In this appendix, we will cover:

  • Explaining traditional databases and bottlenecks
  • Introducing technology and hardware innovations
  • Looking into versions and technical requirements
  • Describing why to go with SAP HANA
  • Looking into SAP HANA features
  • Comparing BWA and SAP HANA

Introduction

This appendix explains the features of SAP HANA, compares them with other traditional databases, and explains the bottlenecks currently faced by users. We will go through the groundbreaking technology innovations that have led to the innovation of the SAP HANA database and see how the database supports analyzing real-time data even in huge chunks. We will also see why the SAP HANA database is a good choice when other databases with similar ...

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