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SAP HANA Cookbook

SAP HANA Cookbook: Your all-inclusive guide to understanding SAP HANA with practical recipes with over 50 recipes

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SAP HANA Cookbook

Chapter 2. Data Provisioning

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Loading data into SAP HANA – data provisioning methods
  • Uploading data from flat files
  • Using SLT to load data into SAP HANA
  • Using SAP Data Services as an ETL tool to load data into SAP HANA
  • Loading data into SAP HANA using DXC
  • Loading data using Sybase Replication Server

Introduction

The process of loading data into SAP HANA is called data provisioning. There are many ways to load data into the SAP HANA system. We can use several available tools for data provisioning. The decision to select an appropriate tool depends on the requirement and other factors, such as the type of source system, the complexity of data transformations required between the source system and SAP HANA, and whether the replication is real time or not.

In this chapter, we will see the different tools and options that are available for data provisioning: loading data from flat files, using SAP Data Services, SAP Landscape Transformation, and Sybase Replication techniques.

Loading data into SAP HANA – data provisioning methods

Based on the requirements, the data provisioning methods for loading data into SAP HANA are different. This recipe briefs you on the tools available for data provisioning and how they work.

Getting ready

This recipe briefs you on the tools available for data provisioning and its application.

How to do it…

The process of data loading is different for the data provisioning tools. In this recipe, we will see in detail the technique and options available for loading data into SAP HANA using different tools. The next recipes deal individually with each tool.

How it works…

As mentioned earlier, the selection of a data provisioning tool depends on the characteristics of the source system and other factors. The mechanism of each data provision technique differs. Let us look at the key factors in each technique that will help in deciding which mechanism to select. Here, the key factors will only be discussed for SLT, SAP DS, and...

Uploading data from flat files

Having learned about SAP HANA, its components, and its architecture, let's begin loading data into SAP HANA now. In this recipe, we will see how to load data from flat files.

Getting ready

To load data into SAP HANA from flat files, we will require the files in the form of a CSV or an Excel file (Office 1997 or above) saved in the client machine where we use SAP HANA Studio.

How to do it…

Let's load data into SAP HANA from an Excel sheet in three simple steps.

Step 1 – creating a table in the SAP HANA system

Initially, we create a table in the SAP HANA system. Then, we load the data to the newly created table. A table can be created either using SQL Console by writing a SQL code, or by using the graphical interface. We will see both the cases, as follows:

  • Using SQL Console: From Quick Launch, select SQL Console. This will launch SQL Console. Write the following code and execute it to create a table. On successful execution, a message will...

Using SLT to load data into SAP HANA

SLT stands for SAP Landscape Transformation. We use this technique for real-time replication of the data from source systems—SAP/non-SAP. This method is primarily used for replication from SAP source systems. Apart from real-time replication, we can also use SLT for batch mode loads as well. When the required landscape contains both real-time and batch mode, SLT is the best. This recipe shows us how to load data into SAP HANA using SLT.

Getting ready

In order to load data using SLT, we must first ensure that real-time data loading is required. Also, the exact number of tables that have to be replicated should be known before going for SLT; replicating unnecessary tables involves a higher cost.

How to do it…

We will now see the steps to configure SLT and replicate data in SAP HANA.

SLT configuration – creating a connection

Connections can be created from transaction LTR in the SLT system. This t-code is a browser-based application. Hence...

Using SAP Data Services as an ETL tool to load data into SAP HANA

We use SAP Data Services to load data into SAP HANA when there are high transformations to be applied before loading. When the scheduled data load is enough, real-time data loading is not required. We can also make use of DS with a real-time mechanism when non-SAP sources are included. In this recipe, we will see the steps to load data using SAP DS to SAP HANA.

Getting ready

To load data using SAP DS, we need a minimum of SAP DS Version 4.0 or higher and SAP HANA installed.

How to do it…

Of the four ways mentioned to create tables, we have already seen the first two ways using SAP HANA Studio, that is, GUI and SQL Console in the Uploading data from flat files recipe.

Now we will see how to create tables using the import of metadata option from SAP DS.

Creating table in SAP HANA using the import of metadata option

This can be done in four simple steps.

Step 1 – Creating a datastore for the source system in SAP Data Services...

Introduction


The process of loading data into SAP HANA is called data provisioning. There are many ways to load data into the SAP HANA system. We can use several available tools for data provisioning. The decision to select an appropriate tool depends on the requirement and other factors, such as the type of source system, the complexity of data transformations required between the source system and SAP HANA, and whether the replication is real time or not.

In this chapter, we will see the different tools and options that are available for data provisioning: loading data from flat files, using SAP Data Services, SAP Landscape Transformation, and Sybase Replication techniques.

Loading data into SAP HANA – data provisioning methods


Based on the requirements, the data provisioning methods for loading data into SAP HANA are different. This recipe briefs you on the tools available for data provisioning and how they work.

Getting ready

This recipe briefs you on the tools available for data provisioning and its application.

How to do it…

The process of data loading is different for the data provisioning tools. In this recipe, we will see in detail the technique and options available for loading data into SAP HANA using different tools. The next recipes deal individually with each tool.

How it works…

As mentioned earlier, the selection of a data provisioning tool depends on the characteristics of the source system and other factors. The mechanism of each data provision technique differs. Let us look at the key factors in each technique that will help in deciding which mechanism to select. Here, the key factors will only be discussed for SLT, SAP DS, and Sybase replication...

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Key benefits

  • Understand the architecture of SAP HANA, effectively transforming your business with the modeler and in-memory computing engine
  • Learn about Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Predictive analytics on top of SAP HANA Models
  • Gain knowledge on the process of transforming your data to insightful information using the Modeler

Description

SAP HANA is a real-time applications platform that provides a multi-purpose, in-memory appliance. Decision makers in the organization can gain instant insight into business operations. Thus all the data available can be analysed and you can react to the changing business conditions rapidly to make decisions. The real-time platform not only empowers business users and top management to make decisions but also provides the capability to make decisions in real-time.A practical and comprehensive guide that helps you understand the power of SAP HANA’s real-time and in-memory capabilities. It also provides step-by-step instructions to exploit all the possible features of the SAP HANA database, enabling users to harness the full potential of this technology and its features.You will gain an understanding of real-time replications, effective data loading from various sources, how to load data, and how to create re-usable objects such as models and reports.Use this practical guide to enable or transform your business landscape by implementing SAP HANA to meet your business requirements. The book shows you how to load data from different types of systems, create models in SAP HANA, and consume data for decision-making. The book covers various tools at different stages creating models using SAP HANA Studio, and consuming data using reporting tools such as SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Lumira, and so on . This book also explains the in-depth architecture of SAP HANA to help you understand SAP HANA as an appliance, that is, a combination of hardware and software.The book covers the best practices to leverage SAP HANA’s in-memory technology to transform data into insightful information. It also covers technology landscaping, solution architecture, connectivity, data loading, and setting up the environment for modeling purpose (including setup of SAP HANA Studio).If you have an intention to start your career as SAP HANA Modeler, this book is the perfect start.  

Who is this book for?

If you are a solution architect, developer, modeler, sales leader, business transformation managers, directors, COO, or CIO; this book is perfect for you.If you are interested in other technologies and want to jump-start into SAP, this book gives you the chance to learn SAP HANA. Basic knowledge of RDBMS concepts enough is to get you started.

What you will learn

  • Discover simple and powerful techniques to master SAP HANA DB technology, features, tools, and components.
  • Understand the technology and architecture of the SAP HANA database
  • Load data from different types of source systems into SAP HANA
  • Develop models – attribute/analytical/calculation views
  • Get to know the SAP HANA SQL Script language
  • Know about users and role maintenance, Solution Management, Monitoring, High Availability & Failover Management, Disaster Recovery and Management, Cloud Options
  • Create filters, variables, and hierarchies and stored procedures using SQL scripting
  • Make reports from SAP HANA s data
  • Develop user management skills by creating users and roles

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Table of Contents

10 Chapters
1. SAP HANA Studio – Look and Feel Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Data Provisioning Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Modeling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Reporting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Advanced Features in SAP HANA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. User Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
A. Introduction to SAP HANA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
B. Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
C. Applications Powered by SAP HANA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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yes it did meet my expectation. I would recommend this book. Easy to follow and understand.
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Needed a quick read to round out my understanding of Hana. I wasn't expecting a whole lot when I downloaded this book. Turned out to be thorough while being fairly compact. I especially liked the links they embedded to related videos and documents.
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Good reference
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I was a little disappointed in this book; it's overpriced for what it delivers. I'd like more depth to the examples (or pointers to online supporting documents) and more background on the setup of HANA.
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