SAP BW on HANA

This book dives into SAP BW on SAP HANA. Explore the fundamentals of data warehousing on SAP HANA and identify what is different about running in an SAP HANA environment. Readers can utilize this handbook prior to or post migration to maximize their ROI. Review data loading methods and virtualization options. Walk step by step through external data integration in SAP BW 7.4 including enhanced composite providers, open ODS views, and virtual tables.

Explore the new reporting options for SAP BW on SAP HANA and look at changes to the BI analytical engine, calculated key figures, and query connections to SAP BusinessObjects tools. Dive into data architecture and learn more about virtualization options for enterprise data warehouse in conjunction with SAP HANA. Get detailed instructions for upgrading, maintaining, and running SAP BW on SAP HANA including service packs, transports, and admin functions. Learn more about modeling in SAP BW enabled by SAP HANA in regards to moving from LSA to LSA++. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, the author brings readers up to speed on running SAP BW on SAP HANA.

• Tips for upgrading, maintaining, and running BW on HANA
• Data loading methods and real-time data acquisition
• New reporting paradigm for BW on HANA
• HANA data architecture