HANA is shifting SAP into high gear--don't get left in the dust. In this updated edition of our best-selling book, explore the what, why, when, and how of SAP HANA. From building a business strategy to administering a system (and all the pit stops in between), you'll have the big picture you need to get started. Buckle up, because this is one car that doesn't travel in the slow lane.

1. Business StrategyLearn how big data, in-memory computing, and SAP HANA come together to influenceyour business strategies, from trend reporting to predictive analysis.

2. Implementation OptionsWhich type of SAP HANA implementation is right for you? Learn what you need to know about your different options, and get started planning an implementation: technical requirements, sizing, and migration considerations.

3. Data Modeling and ProvisioningIntroduce yourself to Studio and Information Composer, SAP HANA's data modeling tools. Then get information about data provisioning in SAP HANA, including step-by- step instructions for SAP Data Services.

4. SAP BusinessObjects BIUnderstand how the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform hooks up to SAP HANA, including information on SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio and SAP Lumira.

5. AdministrationTake a look into the SAP HANA Administration Console and understand the most important administrative tasks in an SAP HANA system.

Highlights include:

• Big data and in-memory computing
• SAP HANA implementation options
• SAP Business Suite on SAP HANA
• SAP Predictive Analysis and SAP BPC
• Hardware and software requirements
• Sizing
• SAP NetWeaver BW migration information
• SAP BusinessObjects BI
• Information Composer
• SAP HANA Studio
• SAP Data Services
• SAP Landscape Transformation
• Sybase Replication Server
• SAP HANA Administration Console