Implementing SAP HANA

Inthe new SAP HANA era, processes that once took weeks now take days, hours, oreven minutes. Truly take advantage of this bold jump forward with this resourcefor a standalone SAP HANA implementation. Master data loading with SAP DataServices, data modeling in SAP HANA, and then SAP HANA integration with SAPBusinessObjects BI for reporting and analytics. From general concepts tospecific implementation steps and a real-world case study, this book offers thepractical details about implementing SAP HANA that will shift your system intohigh gear.

Data Storage
See how SAP HANA has fundamentally changed data storage with column storetables 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 SAPBusinessObjects Design Studio, SAP Lumira, SAP Predictive Analysis, and morewith SAP HANA.

Hands-On Case Study
Take SAP HANA for a test drive. Download the data for the fictitiousAdventureWorks Cycle Company’s implementation and follow along every step ofthe 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

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