Implementing SAP HANA - Tapa dura

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

Jonathan Haun is a consultant for Decision First, an SAP Partner that implements and configures SAP solutions. He is a regular writer for BI Expert and a regular presenter at SAP conferences. Chris Hickman is a consultant for Decision First, an SAP Partner that implements and configures SAP solutions. He is a regular writer for BI Expert and a regular presenter at SAP conferences. Don Loden is a consultant for Decision First, an SAP Partner that implements and configures SAP solutions. He is a regular writer for BI Expert and a regular presenter at SAP conferences. Roy Wells is a consultant for Decision First, an SAP Partner that implements and configures SAP solutions. He is a regular writer for BI Expert and a regular presenter at SAP conferences.