This book introduces developers and architects to the methods and options for implementing smart SAP HANA solutions based on real-world projects, and field tests. It contains clear recommendations for setting up data models, optimizing performance, using the SAP HANA modeler and development perspectives, and for solving complex requirements efficiently. Using a case study to walk through SAP HANA design elements and options, the authors share practical examples, tips, and screenshots for explaining and demonstrating the intricacies of SAP HANA. This book provides SAP HANA design patterns with the best balance between performance, memory consumption, and maintainability. Learn how to leverage advanced modeling techniques for implementing a sustainable architecture and for solving further business problems. • Data modeling guidelines and common test approaches • Information view performance optimization • Modular solutions to complex requirements • Best practices and recommendations

If youre looking to move past the SAP HANA basics and get knee-deep into some real data model design, youve come to the right place. With step-by-step instructions and sample coding, this book will teach you how to build and design predictive, simulation, and optimization models. From information views to AFL models, youll learn to scale for large datasets and performance-tune your models to perfection.

Find meaning in your business data. Build, manage, and secure calculation views and table functions with the SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA. See how SAP Web IDE, SAP HANA Live, and SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics all interact to create effective data models. Explore advanced modeling concepts compatible with SAP HANA 2.0, like predictive modeling and geospatial analysis. Begin designing the perfect model today a. Getting Started Understand the general modeling concepts you need to build effective data models. Get comfortable with the SAP Web IDE, model components, and dimensional schemas. b. Build, Manage, Secure Get step-by-step instructions to create table functions and calculation views, and learn how to manage models in the SAP Web IDE.. Then, tackle the SAP HANA security concepts you need to lock down your data models. c. Advanced Topics See how SAP HANA Live and SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics factor in to your models, through virtual data models and core data service views. Then explore advanced features, including predictive models, spatial analysis, and more. 1) SAP HANA 2.0 2) Data Modeling 3) SAP Web IDE 4) Information views 5) Calculation views 6) Table functions 7) Model management 8) Model migration 9) SAP HANA Live 10) SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics 11) Security and authorizations

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

This book delves into the fundamentals of SAP BW based on SAP HANA Advanced Data Store Objects (aDSOs). Explore the various aDSO types and templates available and learn how to quickly create aDSOs specific to your business needs. Create, manage, and use aDSOs tables enhanced reporting capabilities. Dive into new objects in SAP BW on SAP HANA including open ODS views, composite providers, and advanced DSOs. Explore data modeling with SAP HANA Studio, using composite providers, advanced DSOs, open ODS views, and InfoObjects. Walk through detailed example of how to use templates, embed aDSOs in queries, and create your first query using field-based modeling. Get detailed information and guidelines on how to create a data acquisition layer, corporate memory, and data warehouse layer for delta calculation and datamart. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, this book explores: - Fundamentals of Advanced Data Store Objects - Modeling with SAP HANA Studio - How to create an SAP HANA-optimized InfoProvider - Examples and screenshots based on real-world scenarios