
Explore practical SAP HANA administration, covering in-memory, massive parallel processing, and columnar storage, through step-by-step labs on installation, multi-tenant upgrades, user management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Install hana db with the hdb lkm installer, select libraries, and perform a single-host setup, configuring mount points /data, /log, /share, and a system id. Verify processes with hdb info.
Install the SAP Hana cockpit, a web-based database that monitors other databases, using hdb lkm, setting sid and instance 96 with a master password for centralized administration.
Retrieve admin and user HANA cockpit urls by logging in as admin, running access apps, and grepping web app to configure the cockpit and grant access to satellite databases.
Configure the HANA cockpit and register system and tenant databases, create a database group, and manage connections with technical user credentials for monitoring in cockpit.
Create and manage cockpit users, assign them to groups with multiple databases, and ensure separate cockpit and database authorizations for secure SAP HANA administration.
Upgrade the SAP HANA cockpit with HDB LCM, from the downloaded installation file or the resident LCM, then verify the upgrade in the cockpit web app.
Update SAP Hana database using resident HDB LCM or the standard HDB LCM, including path setup and applying a target version.
Create a new tenant in the Hana Cockpit, using system database credentials, name it t01, then rename the tenant to r0 and restart it.
Access the hdb sql prompt for the hana database via hana studio, cockpit, or os. Log in as system db, run queries, and use hdb user store for passwordless access.
Discover how to run SQL queries from Hana Cockpit using the Explorer, replacing Hana Studio, and manage system and tenant databases with the SQL console.
Import catalog objects into the database with the hana cockpit, extract tar files, set ownership, import on the tenant, and verify schema objects and tables.
Download mini checks from SAP marketplace, import them into the statement library, then run them in SAP HANA to receive optimization recommendations for parameters and expensive SQL statements.
View SAP HANA alerts in the database group, including critical alerts with priorities and descriptions. See timestamps, proposed solutions, and recurrence, with default and modifiable alert mechanisms.
Analyze SAP HANA memory usage by inspecting top memory processes and historical trends in Cockpit; tenants drive memory usage, while the index server remains the main data-bearing process.
Analyze tenant memory and the memory usage in SAP HANA DB. Identify the top five memory-consuming tables by reads and writes, and monitor KPIs over time.
Learn multiple methods to start and stop an SAP HANA database, including cockpit actions, SAP control commands, and SQL prompts with hard and soft stop options.
Operate the Hana cockpit to adjust database parameters, setting the savepoint interval from 300 to 240 seconds for a specific tenant (H-46) without changing system-wide settings.
SAP HANA Database Administration: A Practical, Hands-on Approach
Master SAP HANA DB Administration with Real-World Exercises
Are you ready to take your SAP HANA database administration skills to the next level? This course is designed to provide a practical, exercise-driven approach to mastering SAP HANA DB administration. Whether you’re an aspiring database administrator, an SAP Basis consultant, or an IT professional looking to expand your skills, this course will give you the hands-on experience needed to confidently manage and optimize SAP HANA databases.
Why Take This Course?
Many SAP courses focus on theory, leaving learners struggling when it comes to real-world implementation. This course eliminates that gap by focusing on practical exercises, real-world scenarios, and hands-on experience.
What You’ll Learn:
• SAP HANA Architecture & Installation – Learn the fundamentals of SAP HANA, its system architecture, and how to install and configure HANA DB in a real-world environment.
• User & Role Management – Gain expertise in managing users, roles, and security settings to control database access efficiently.
• Backup & Recovery – Perform end-to-end database backup and recovery operations to ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization – Learn how to monitor, analyze, and improve SAP HANA database performance with practical tuning techniques.
• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting – Master essential monitoring tools, logs, and troubleshooting techniques to proactively maintain SAP HANA health.
• Data Provisioning & Replication – Understand real-time data replication techniques using SAP HANA System Replication, SLT, and SDA.
• SAP HANA Patching & Upgrades – Learn how to apply SAP HANA support package stacks, patches, and version upgrades safely and efficiently.
Hands-on Exercises & Real-World Scenarios
• Step-by-step practical exercises – Follow detailed hands-on labs for each topic.
• Real-world case studies – Work on scenarios similar to what SAP administrators face daily.
• Best practices & troubleshooting tips – Get industry insights to avoid common mistakes and improve efficiency.
Who Should Take This Course?
• SAP Basis Administrators looking to specialize in HANA DB
• IT professionals interested in SAP HANA administration
• Database Administrators (DBAs) transitioning to SAP HANA
• SAP Consultants who want practical, hands-on HANA DB experience
• Anyone preparing for SAP HANA certification
Why Learn SAP HANA DB Administration?
SAP HANA is the foundation of SAP’s modern enterprise solutions, making HANA DB administration one of the most sought-after skills in the SAP ecosystem. Companies worldwide are adopting HANA for its high performance, in-memory computing, and advanced analytics capabilities. This course gives you the hands-on experience and real-world expertise required to manage and optimize SAP HANA databases confidently.
Join us in this practical SAP HANA DB Administration journey and become a skilled SAP HANA Database Administrator.