SAP BW/4HANA: An Introduction

What is SAP BW/4HANA? More importantly, what can it do for you? Between these pages, you’ll explore the answers to these questions, from simplified data models and SAP BW/4HANA Analytics to automated data lifecycle management. You’ll find step-by-step instructions for installation and setup, a guide to administrative tasks to keep your SAP BW/4HANA system in tip-top shape, and the low-down on security in your new system. Explore the data warehouse of the future!

• Explore the new data warehousing solution from SAP
• Learn about data modeling, reporting, analytics, and administration
• Discover what SAP BW/4HANA will mean for you

What is SAP BW/4HANA?
Get an introduction to the benefits and capabilities of SAP BW/4HANA and how it takes advantage of the SAP HANA database.

What does SAP BW/4HANA do?
Explore new, flexible data models, dive into SAP and third-party tools for reporting and analytics, and investigate your options for external data source and data lake connectivity.

How do I get SAP BW/4HANA?
Understand the prerequisites for installing SAP BW/4HANA, from hardware specifications and service pack levels. Get step-by-step instructions for deploying the solution both on-premise or in the cloud.

* SAP HANA
* SAP BW/4HANA Analytics
* Installation and deployment
* Data modeling
* Reporting and analytics
* Data lifecycle management
* Administration
* Security
* Data warehousing solution

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction To Sap Bw/4Hana
Chapter 2 Introduction To Sap Hana
Chapter 3 Installation And Setup
Chapter 4 Sap Bw/4Hana In The Cloud
Chapter 5 Data Modeling
Chapter 6 Data Acquisition
Chapter 7 Reporting And Analytics
Chapter 8 Integrating External Data
Chapter 9 Data Lifecycle Management
Chapter 10 Administration
Chapter 11 Security
Chapter 12 The Future Of Sap Bw/4Hana