SAP HANA
Core ConceptsDefinition
An in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system developed by SAP SE.
Detailed Description
SAP HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance) is an in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system developed by SAP SE. It serves as the foundation for SAP's Business Technology Platform, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. SAP HANA combines database, data processing, and application platform capabilities in-memory, enabling organizations to process large volumes of data with unprecedented speed.
Key Features
- Advanced data compression techniques
- Columnar data storage for efficient data retrieval
- In-memory data storage for high-speed processing
- Integrated development environment for application development
- Predictive analytics and machine learning capabilities
- Real-time analytics and reporting
- Support for multi-model data (relational, graph, spatial, etc.)
Common Modules
SAP BW/4HANA
A data warehousing solution optimized for SAP HANA, enabling advanced analytics.
SAP HANA Studio
An integrated development environment (IDE) for developing SAP HANA-based applications.
SAP S/4HANA
A next-generation ERP suite built on SAP HANA, providing real-time analytics and transactions.
Examples
Creating a Table in SAP HANA
An example SQL script to create a table in SAP HANA.
CREATE COLUMN TABLE Products (
ProductID INT PRIMARY KEY,
ProductName NVARCHAR(255),
Price DECIMAL(10,2)
);