Description

Introduction

SAP HANA BASIS administration is the backbone of managing SAP HANA systems, ensuring smooth operation, performance, and security of enterprise landscapes. This training takes learners from beginner level concepts such as installation, user management, and monitoring to advanced topics like high availability, disaster recovery, migrations, and performance tuning. It is designed for professionals aspiring to become SAP HANA BASIS Administrators and gain real-world skills in managing SAP systems on HANA.

Prerequisites

Before starting this course, participants should ideally have:

• Basic understanding of databases and SQL

• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows administration)

• Familiarity with SAP Landscape concepts (advantageous, but not mandatory)

• Willingness to work on real-time system administration tasks

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to SAP HANA & BASIS

1.1 Overview of SAP Landscape
1.2 Introduction to SAP BASIS & HANA
1.3 Key Features of SAP HANA
1.4 Difference Between Traditional Databases & HANA
1.5 SAP HANA Architecture Overview

2: SAP HANA Architecture & Components

2.1 SAP HANA System Landscape
2.2 SAP HANA Engines (Calculation, OLAP, etc.)
2.3 Index Server, Name Server, Preprocessor Server
2.4 XS Engine and Studio
2.5 SAP HANA Deployment Options (On-Premise, Cloud, Hybrid)

3: Installation & System Landscape

3.1 SAP HANA Hardware and Software Requirements
3.2 SAP HANA Installation Preparation
3.3 Single-Host vs. Multiple-Host Installation
3.4 Post Installation Configuration
3.5 SAP HANA System Landscape Directory (SLD)

4: SAP HANA Administration Basics

4.1 Starting and Stopping HANA System
4.2 Configuring SAP HANA Studio and Cockpit
4.3 HANA User Management (Roles, Privileges, Authorizations)
4.4 License Management in SAP HANA
4.5 HANA Clients and Connectivity

5: Database Management

5.1 Schema Management
5.2 Database Backup & Recovery Concepts
5.3 Backup Scheduling and Automation
5.4 Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
5.5 Database Growth Management

6: SAP HANA Security

6.1 User and Role Management in Detail
6.2 Privileges (System, Object, Analytic, Package)
6.3 Password Policies & Audit Logs
6.4 Encryption and Secure Communication (SSL, Kerberos)
6.5 Compliance & Security Best Practices

7: SAP HANA Performance & Monitoring

7.1 Performance Monitoring Tools (HANA Studio, DBA Cockpit, HANA Cockpit)
7.2 Memory & CPU Utilization Monitoring
7.3 SQL Plan Cache Analysis
7.4 Analyzing Expensive Statements
7.5 Table Partitioning & Performance Tuning

8: Transport & Change Management

8.1 SAP HANA Transport Mechanism
8.2 Change and Transport System (CTS+)
8.3 Export/Import of Objects
8.4 Deployment in Different Landscapes (Dev, QA, Prod)
8.5 Version Control and Transport Best Practices

9: SAP HANA High Availability & Disaster Recovery

9.1 SAP HANA HA/DR Overview
9.2 System Replication Concepts
9.3 Failover and Failback Procedures
9.4 Storage and Backup Integration
9.5 Disaster Recovery Scenarios & Testing

10: SAP HANA Migration & Upgrade

10.1 SAP HANA Migration Methods (DMO, SWPM)
10.2 SAP HANA Database Migration Option (DMO)
10.3 Upgrade Paths and Procedures
10.4 Migration from AnyDB to SAP HANA
10.5 SAP HANA Cloud Migration Concepts

 11: SAP NetWeaver on HANA

11.1 Overview of SAP NetWeaver with HANA
11.2 SAP ERP on HANA Basics
11.3 SAP BW on HANA
11.4 SAP S/4HANA Overview
11.5 Conversion Tools and Strategies

12: SAP HANA Advanced Administration

12.1 Multitenant Database Containers (MDC)
12.2 XS Advanced Administration
12.3 Smart Data Access (SDA) & Smart Data Integration (SDI)
12.4 Data Tiering and Archiving
12.5 Advanced System Configuration & Optimization

13: Troubleshooting & Best Practices

13.1 Common Issues in HANA Administration
13.2 Analyzing Logs and Traces
13.3 System Dump & Diagnosis Files
13.4 HANA Alerts and Notifications
13.5 Best Practices in HANA Administration

14: Real-Time Scenarios & Case Studies

14.1 Real-World HANA Basis Tasks
14.2 Production Support Activities
14.3 HANA Upgrade Case Study
14.4 HANA Migration Case Study
14.5 Interview Preparation & FAQs

Conclusion

This training equips learners with the end-to-end expertise required for SAP HANA BASIS Administration, starting from basic concepts to advanced configurations. By the end of the program, participants will be able to install, configure, monitor, secure, optimize, and troubleshoot SAP HANA systems effectively. These skills will prepare professionals for real-world SAP HANA projects and career opportunities in enterprise SAP landscapes.