Gain practical guidance for implementing data models on the SAP BW/4HANA platform using modern modeling concepts. You will walk through the various modeling scenarios such as exposing HANA tables and views through BW/4HANA, creating virtual and hybrid data models, and integrating SAP and non-SAP data into a single data model. Data Modeling with SAP BW/4HANA 2.0 gives you the skills you need to use the new SAP BW/HANA features and objects, covers modern modelling concepts, and equips you with the practical knowledge of how to use the best of the HANA and BW/4HANA worlds. What You Will Learn Discover the new modeling features in SAP BW/4HANA Combine SAP HANA and SAP BW/4HANA artifacts Leverage virtualization when designing and building data models Build hybrid data models combining InfoObject, OpenODS, and a field-based approach Integrate SAP and non-SAP data into single model Who This Book Is For BI consultants, architects, developers, and analysts working in the SAP BW/4HANA environment.

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

"Ready for SAP BW/4HANA 2.0? This comprehensive guide will teach you all there is to know about the next generation business warehouse from SAP! Start with a fresh installation or migrate from an existing system. Then understand the new architecture, explore administration tasks with SAP HANA Studio, learn to model and analyze data, and find out how to connect to frontend BI tools"--

SAP BW/4HANA has introduced a new era in data warehousing at SAP. Further steps towards simplification, flexibility, and performance are now possible with SAP HANA as the proven technological basis. SAP BW/4HANA offers modern concepts for data management, operation, and modeling and thus opens the door for fully innovative application scenarios. This book will show you how the SAP HANA database influences the Business Warehouse and how you can optimize your system. As a practical guide, the book is aimed at experienced SAP BW experts as well as decision makers who need a well-grounded overview. The authors address the versions SAP BW/4HANA 1.0 and SAP BW 7.5 in equal measure, highlighting new functions and differences. The book also focuses on the migration options and conversion tools for moving to SAP BW/4HANA. Use this reference book to enter the world of SAP BW with SAP HANA as the database platform! - Migration, sizing, operation, data management with SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW 7.5 on HANA - The new central source Systems SAP HANA and ODP - New modeling options, mixed scenarios, LSA++, and differences compared to SAP BW 7.5 - The role of BW in operational SAP reporting

Meet your BI needs with SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics! Explore the system architecture and data model and learn how to perform analytics on live transactional data. Business user? Walk step-by-step through SAP Smart Business KPIs, dashboards, and multidimensional reporting. Analytics specialist? Master the virtual data model and report creation. Jack of all trades? Create CDS views, apply custom fields and logic, and learn to integrate SAP S/4HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud. This is your complete guide to SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics! Highlights include: 1) Architecture 2) Virtual data model (VDM) 3) CDS views 4) SAP Fiori apps 5) SAP Smart Business 6) Key performance indicators (KPIs) 7) Dashboards 8) Reporting 9) Data warehousing 10) SAP Analytics Cloud 11) Machine learning

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

A guide to achieve a highest level of SAP S/4 HANA, Central Finance and Group Reporting KEY FEATURES ● In-depth demonstration of SAP S/4HANA 2020, 1909, and 2021 fundamentals. ● Includes graphical illustrations for Migration Cockpit commands and methods. ● Hands-on practice on Fiori, BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance and Group reporting. DESCRIPTION This book will guide you through the process about what you need to know and help you perform at your highest level to achieve SAP S/4 HANA and some of the best practices available today. This book can assist you in acing employment interviews. This book provides an in-depth practical illustration of SAP S/4HANA 2020, 1909, and 2021 fundamentals with several examples. It contains graphical demonstrations and visual descriptions of the commands and methods available in the SAP S/4 HANA Migration Cockpit. It includes thorough hands-on practice showcasing Fiori, BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance, and Group reporting subjects using SAP S/4HANA standards. Many applications and industry-wide projects are included in the book. After reading this book, you will be able to reliably perform Basis, Security, SD, MM, PP, FICO, and HCM operations, as well as define complicated tasks in SAP S/4 HANA from the very first day. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Perform Basis, Security, SD, MM, PP, FICO, and HCM processes in SAP S/4 HANA. ● Forecast and monitor progress throughout the SAP S/4HANA deployment process. ● Administration, implementation, and authorisation of SAP S/4 HANA systems from start to finish. ● Enterprise-wide backup, restore, and monitoring of SAP HANA databases. ● Leverage Fiori apps to carry out SAP S/4 HANA tasks. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is meant for S/4 HANA consultants and project managers as well as those working in other fields related to SAP S/4 HANA. If you read this book, you will be well-versed in every step of the SAP S/4HANA project development lifecycle. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAP S/4 HANA 2020, 2021, 1909 Interview questions. 2. Lessons learnt and pragmatic approach – SAP S/4 HANA Interview questions. 3. SAP S/4 HANA Data Migration Interview questions. 4. Interview questions and answers on BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance and Group reporting.