HANA
Also: SAP HANA, HANA Datenbank, SAP In-Memory Datenbank, High-performance ANalytic Appliance, HANA DB
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SAP HANA is an in-memory database platform from SAP that keeps data entirely in main memory, enabling real-time processing of both analytical and transactional workloads.
Key facts
- SAP HANA stores data primarily in RAM, enabling real-time queries across large data volumes without a separate data warehouse layer.
- HANA is the required database platform for SAP S/4HANA; operation with other databases is not possible with this ERP generation.
- In the warehousing and logistics context, HANA allows simultaneous processing of transactional and analytical data on a single platform.
- Operation is possible both on-premises on certified hardware and in the cloud (SAP BTP, hyperscalers) – the choice significantly affects licensing and operating costs.
- High RAM requirements and licensing costs make HANA economically relevant primarily for mid-sized and large enterprises.
What is SAP HANA?
SAP HANA (High-performance ANalytic Appliance) is a database platform that stores data primarily in main memory (RAM) rather than on conventional hard drives. This in-memory approach eliminates the time-consuming read access to persistent storage media, accelerating queries and calculations by orders of magnitude. HANA supports both transactional processing (OLTP) and analytical evaluations (OLAP) on the same data set – an approach SAP refers to as "Hybrid Transactional/Analytical Processing".
Related terms
- API
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- Bestandsführung
Inventory management refers to the system-supported administration and continuous updating of all warehouse and material stocks within a company. It forms the basis for planning, procurement and accounting – and ensures that the book inventory and physical inventory are in agreement at all times.
- Bewegungsdaten
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- Datenanalyse
Data analysis refers to the systematic evaluation of raw data from logistics and IT systems in order to measure performance indicators, identify the causes of deviations, and make well-informed decisions.
- Datenbank
A database is a structured system for the persistent storage, management, and querying of data. In intralogistics, it forms the technical foundation for WMS, ERP, and TMS by reliably maintaining master data, transactional data, and historical records.
- Disposition
Disposition refers to the operational planning and control of resources, quantities, and orders in logistics – for example in transport or materials disposition. It encompasses capacity assignment, scheduling, prioritization, and response to disruptions.