SAP HANA Architecture
Understand the in-memory approach, column and row storage concepts, processing engines, and database components.
In-Memory Database & Data Platform
SAP HANA Online Training
Build your foundation in SAP HANA, SAP's in-memory database platform. Learn database architecture, SQL, data modeling, calculation views, analytical processing, performance concepts, and database administration fundamentals through a structured learning path.
SAP HANA fundamentals
SQL and data modeling
Performance concepts
Database FundamentalsArchitecture and core concepts
SQL SkillsQueries and data manipulation
Data ModelingViews and analytical models
PerformanceQuery analysis fundamentals
Course Overview
Understand SAP HANA from Database Basics to Modeling
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and data platform designed for high-speed transaction processing and analytical workloads. It supports enterprise applications, real-time data analysis, and data-intensive business scenarios.
This course introduces SAP HANA architecture, database objects, SQL, data modeling, calculation views, security concepts, and performance fundamentals. The curriculum can help learners understand how SAP HANA is used in enterprise data platforms and SAP application landscapes.
- Understand SAP HANA architecture and in-memory processing concepts.
- Work with database schemas, tables, views, and common SQL operations.
- Learn data modeling principles and calculation view concepts.
- Explore analytical queries and data transformation fundamentals.
- Understand users, roles, privileges, and database security basics.
- Learn performance analysis and query optimization concepts.
- Understand backup, recovery, and administration fundamentals.
Core Learning Areas
What You Will Learn
Explore the essential database, development, modeling, and operational concepts associated with SAP HANA.
SQL Fundamentals
Practice common SQL queries, filtering, joins, aggregation, data manipulation, and database object operations.
Data Modeling
Explore schemas, views, relationships, calculation views, and reusable analytical data models.
Analytical Processing
Understand aggregations, measures, dimensions, filters, and analytical query behavior.
Performance Optimization
Learn query analysis, execution plans, performance bottlenecks, and optimization principles.
Security and Administration
Study database users, roles, privileges, monitoring, backup concepts, and basic administration tasks.
Detailed Curriculum
SAP HANA Training Syllabus
A structured path from database fundamentals to data modeling, SQL, performance, and administration.
Exact tools and exercises depend on the SAP HANA version, edition, available development environment, and system privileges provided for training.
Module 1: Introduction to SAP HANA
- Introduction to SAP HANA
- Evolution of enterprise databases
- In-memory database concepts
- Transactional and analytical workloads
- SAP HANA use cases
- SAP HANA product and edition overview
- SAP HANA in SAP application landscapes
- Database terminology and fundamentals
Module 2: SAP HANA Architecture
- High-level SAP HANA architecture
- Index server concepts
- Persistence and memory concepts
- Column-store and row-store concepts
- Query processing overview
- SQL processing and calculation engines
- Transaction management fundamentals
- Data persistence and recovery concepts
Module 3: SAP HANA Tools and Development Environment
- SAP HANA development tools overview
- SAP HANA Cockpit concepts
- SAP HANA Database Explorer
- Database connection concepts
- Working with SQL consoles
- Schema and object navigation
- Development workspace concepts
- Tool and version considerations
Module 4: Database Objects and Schema Management
- Database and schema concepts
- Creating and inspecting tables
- Data types and constraints
- Primary and foreign key concepts
- Views and database objects
- Sequences and related objects
- Object dependencies
- Schema organization and naming conventions
Module 5: SQL Fundamentals for SAP HANA
- SELECT statements and filtering
- WHERE and ORDER BY clauses
- GROUP BY and HAVING clauses
- Aggregate and scalar functions
- Inner and outer joins
- Subqueries and common query patterns
- INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE
- Working with NULL values
Module 6: Advanced SQL and SQLScript Introduction
- Advanced SQL query patterns
- Common table expression concepts
- Set operations and unions
- Window functions overview
- Conditional expressions
- SQLScript introduction
- Procedural logic concepts
- Error handling and testing principles
Module 7: SAP HANA Data Modeling Fundamentals
- Data modeling concepts
- Logical and physical data models
- Fact and dimension concepts
- Measures and attributes
- Joins and cardinality fundamentals
- Data relationships and dependencies
- Reusable model design
- Model validation and documentation
Module 8: Calculation Views
- Calculation view introduction
- Calculation view use cases
- Graphical modeling concepts
- Projection and aggregation nodes
- Join and union nodes
- Calculated columns and measures
- Input parameters and filters
- Activation, validation, and testing
Module 9: Analytical Modeling and Reporting
- Analytical query fundamentals
- Dimensions, measures, and aggregations
- Filtering and grouping strategies
- Analytical data consumption concepts
- Modeling for reporting use cases
- Data consistency and validation
- Result interpretation
- Reporting scenario exercises
Module 10: Data Provisioning and Integration Overview
- Data provisioning fundamentals
- Data loading and ingestion concepts
- Batch and real-time data movement
- Replication concepts
- Remote source and virtual access overview
- Source-to-target mapping concepts
- Data quality and validation
- Integration architecture considerations
Module 11: SAP HANA Security
- User and role concepts
- Creating and managing database users
- System and object privileges
- Role-based access control
- Schema access and permissions
- Authentication overview
- Least-privilege principles
- Security review and audit concepts
Module 12: Performance Analysis and Optimization
- Database performance fundamentals
- SQL execution plans
- Query analysis techniques
- Join and filter optimization concepts
- Data model performance considerations
- Memory usage fundamentals
- Identifying common bottlenecks
- Performance testing and comparison
Module 13: SAP HANA Administration Fundamentals
- Administration architecture overview
- Database status and monitoring
- Service and resource overview
- System configuration concepts
- Users, roles, and administration tasks
- Logs and diagnostic information
- Backup and recovery fundamentals
- Routine administration checklist
Module 14: High Availability and Recovery Concepts
- Database availability fundamentals
- Backup types and planning concepts
- Recovery workflow overview
- System replication fundamentals
- High-availability architecture concepts
- Disaster recovery planning
- Recovery objectives and considerations
- Operational readiness checks
Module 15: Practical Exercises and Capstone
- Explore the SAP HANA development environment
- Create sample database objects
- Write and test SQL queries
- Practice joins and aggregation
- Design a sample data model
- Build or inspect a calculation view where supported
- Review a query execution plan
- Document a sample database troubleshooting workflow
Who Should Attend
Who Can Benefit from SAP HANA Training?
Suitable for learners and professionals interested in enterprise databases, analytics, development, and SAP technical roles.
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Beginners and IT Professionals
Build a foundation in enterprise database concepts, SQL, and SAP HANA technology.
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SAP Technical Consultants
Develop a better understanding of SAP HANA architecture, data structures, and database performance.
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SQL and Data Professionals
Explore HANA SQL, data modeling, calculation views, and analytical processing concepts.
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Database Administrators
Learn SAP HANA administration fundamentals, security concepts, monitoring, and recovery basics.
Learning Journey
How the Course Progresses
Build knowledge step by step, from database fundamentals to modeling and performance analysis.
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Learn the Fundamentals
Understand architecture, in-memory processing, database objects, and development tools.
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Practice SQL
Write queries, join tables, aggregate data, and explore SQLScript concepts.
3
Build Data Models
Learn calculation views, analytical models, measures, dimensions, and validation.
4
Analyze and Optimize
Explore query performance, database security, monitoring, and administration concepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SAP HANA Training FAQs
What is SAP HANA?
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and data platform that supports transaction processing, analytics, and enterprise application workloads.
Is SAP HANA the same as SAP S/4HANA?
No. SAP HANA is a database platform. SAP S/4HANA is an enterprise resource planning application suite built to run on SAP HANA. Learning SAP HANA database technology and learning S/4HANA functional modules are different learning paths.
Do I need programming experience to learn SAP HANA?
Prior programming experience is not essential for the introductory modules. Basic SQL or database knowledge is helpful, and advanced SQL and SQLScript topics can be learned progressively.
Will this course cover SQL and calculation views?
Yes. The curriculum includes SQL fundamentals, joins, aggregations, SQLScript concepts, data modeling, and calculation views. The exact hands-on tools available depend on the training environment.
Does the course cover SAP HANA administration?
The curriculum introduces monitoring, security, backup and recovery, high availability, and administration fundamentals. Confirm whether your chosen batch includes advanced administrator-level labs.
Will I receive hands-on practice?
The syllabus includes practical exercises. Contact ERPClasses.com to confirm the SAP HANA edition, access method, software environment, and specific labs included in your batch.
Does the course guarantee certification or a job?
No. Course completion does not guarantee official SAP certification, employment, or a specific salary. Official certification requirements are determined by SAP and may change.
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