In-memory Computing with SAP HANA on IBM eX5 Systems

An IBM Redbooks publication

In-memory Computing with SAP HANA on IBM eX5 Systems



Abstract

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes in-memory computing appliances from IBM and SAP that are based on IBM eX5 flagship systems and SAP HANA. We first discuss the history and basic principles of in-memory computing, then we describe the SAP HANA offering, its architecture, sizing methodology, licensing policy, and software components. We also review IBM eX5 hardware offerings from IBM. Then we describe the architecture and components of IBM Systems solution for SAP HANA and its delivery, operational, and support aspects. Finally, we discuss the advantages of using IBM infrastructure platforms for running the SAP HANA solution.

Table of contents

Chapter 1. History of in-memory computing at SAP
Chapter 2. Basic concepts
Chapter 3. SAP HANA overview
Chapter 4. Software components and replication methods
Chapter 5. SAP HANA use cases and integration scenarios
Chapter 6. The IBM Systems Solution for SAP HANA
Chapter 7. SAP HANA operations
Chapter 8. Summary
Appendix A. Appendix



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Publish Date
16 January 2013

Last Update
08 March 2013


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Author(s)

ISBN-10
073843762X

ISBN-13
9780738437620

IBM Form Number
SG24-8086-00

Number of pages
186