SAP HANA Starter

Welcome to SAP HANA Starter . This book has been especially created to provide
you with all the information that you need to get set up with SAP HANA. You will
learn the basics of SAP HANA, get started with building your first data model, and
discover some tips and tricks for getting the most out of SAP HANA.

This document contains the following sections:

So what is SAP HANA? – find out what SAP HANA actually is, what makes it
different from existing database systems, what you can do with it, and why
it’s so great.

Installation – learn how to download and install the SAP HANA Studio with
minimum fuss and then set it up, so that you can connect it to your SAP HANA
appliance and use it as soon as possible.

Quick start – this section will show you how to create a simple SAP HANA
application, using attribute and analytical views—SAP HANA’s basic application
building blocks.

Top features you need to know about – here, you will learn how to perform the most
important tasks in SAP HANA. By the end of this section, you will be able to create
attribute, analytical, and calculation views, which will enable you to model any
SAP HANA application you need to make. You’ll also see other important features
of the system, such as input prompts and filters.

People and places you should get to know – the SAP HANA community is very
lively, and you can find a wealth of information in different places. This section
provides you with many useful links to the product pages and forums, as well
as a number of helpful articles, tutorials, blogs, and the Twitter feeds of SAP
HANA gurus.