Enter the fast-paced world of SAP HANA 2.0 with this introductory guide. Begin with an exploration of the technological backbone of SAP HANA as a database and platform. Then, step into key SAP HANA user roles and discover core capabilities for administration, application development, advanced analytics, security, data integration, and more. No matter how SAP HANA 2.0 fits into your business, this book is your starting point. In this book, you'll learn about: a. Technology Discover what makes an in-memory database platform. Learn about SAP HANA's journey from version 1.0 to 2.0, take a tour of your technology options, and walk through deployment scenarios and implementation requirements. b. Tools Unpack your SAP HANA toolkit. See essential tools in action, from SAP HANA cockpit and SAP HANA studio, to the SAP HANA Predictive Analytics Library and SAP HANA smart data integration. c. Key Roles Understand how to use SAP HANA as a developer, administrator, data scientist, data center architect, and more. Explore key tasks like backend programming with SQLScript, security setup with roles and authorizations, data integration with the SAP HANA Data Management Suite, and more. Highlights include: 1) Architecture 2) Administration 3) Application development 4) Analytics 5) Security 6) Data integration 7) Data architecture 8) Data center

Preparing for your SAP HANA 2.0 technology associate exam? Make the grade with this C - HANATEC - 16 certification study guide! From installation and configuration to monitoring and troubleshooting, this guide will review the key technical and functional knowledge you need to pass with flying colors. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each area, and practice questions and answers. Your path to SAP HANA 2.0 certification begins here! --

Discover the next generation of BI with this guide to SAP Analytics Cloud! Get your data into the system and see which data models to use in which situations. Next, learn about stories--how to create visualizations for them, publish them, and enhance them. With information on using SAP Analytics Cloud for financial planning, predictive analytics, dashboard creation, and more, this book is your one-stop shop! Highlights include: 1) Data modeling 2) Stories 3) Visualizations 4) Dashboards 5) Financial planning 6) Predictive analytics 7) SAP Analytics Cloud, analytics designer 8) SAP Digital Boardroom 9) SAP Analytics Hub 10) Data integration 11) Configuration

"SAP's integration technologies are now combined-but what is the SAP Integration Suite, and how do you use it to manage an integrated enterprise landscape? In this book, get the answers to these questions and more as you take a tour of the new suite. Then get step-by-step instructions for using key capabilities such as pre-packaged integrations, open APIs, integration scenarios, the integration advisor, and more. Master the complete integration suite!"--

Implement SAP HANA as a standalone data warehouse Integrate SAP Data Services and the SAP BusinessObjects BI tools with SAP HANA Benefit from step-by-step instructions, technical details, and downloadable data for every step In the new SAP HANA era, processes that once took weeks now take days, hours, or even minutes. Truly take advantage of this bold jump forward with this resource for a standalone SAP HANA implementation. Master data loading with SAP Data Services, data modeling in SAP HANA, and then SAP HANA integration with SAP BusinessObjects BI for reporting and analytics. From general concepts to specific implementation steps and a real-world case study, this book offers the practical details about implementing SAP HANA that will shift your system into high gear. Data Storage See how SAP HANA has fundamentally changed data storage with column store tables that improve compression and, consequently, performance. SAP Data Services Avoid fast trash. Preprovision your data using source system analysis, profiling tools, and mapping to load high-quality data into SAP HANA.SAP HANA Studio Dive into SAP HANA-specific data modelling components like the attribute, analytic, and calculation views that produce quality multidimensional models. Connecting SAP HANA with BI Deliver sophisticated data visualization and analysis by integrating SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio, SAP Lumira, SAP Predictive Analysis, and more with SAP HANA. Hands-On Case Study Take SAP HANA for a test drive. Download the data for the fictitious AdventureWorks Cycle Company s implementation and follow along every step of the way. Highlights Source system analysis SAP Data Services Analytic, attribute, and calculation views SAP HANA Studio Columnar database technology Denormalization Information Design Tool SAP Information Steward SAP Predictive Analysis SAP BusinessObjects BI toolset SAP Lumira

Studying for the SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting exam? Get the tools you need to succeed with this CO certification study guide for exams C_TS4CO_1709 and C_TS4CO_1809. Understand the test structure and what to expect; then walk through each topic area, from product cost planning to profit center accounting and beyond. Quiz yourself with practice questions and answers, and ensure you're ready to make the grade In this book, you'll learn about: a. Test Structure Prepare with up-to-date information on each topic covered in the 1709 and 1809 exams: master data, business transactions, period-end close, and more. b. Core Content Review major subject areas like cost center accounting, internal orders, profitability analysis, and more. For each topic, round out your knowledge with important terminology and key takeaways. c. Q&A Test your knowledge with in-depth practice questions and answers for each major topic, and gain insight into how questions may be worded on test day. Highlights include: 1) C_TS4CO_1709 exam 2) C_TS4CO_1809 exam 3) Organizational assignments 4) Process integration 5) Cost center accounting 6) Internal orders 7) Product cost planning 8) Cost object controlling 9) Profitability analysis 10) Profit center accounting

Learn how traditional administration concepts are applied in SAP HANA, and find out about the new concepts relevant to an in-memory database.