The Application of SAP HANA platform

Mgr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdelhameed, B.Sc.

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This study will address how the technology of in-memory computing is affecting the way big companies run their businesses today. The author will describe an In-Memory solution offered by SAP called SAP HANA, which is an in-memory computing platform that combines database systems, application processing, and integration services on a single platform. This kind of analysis will derive real business value through organizing a wide variety of data types from different sources, and easily analyzing that data within the context. Also, the author will describe the usage scenario of SAP HANA as a development platform, giving an example how to build applications powered by SAP HANA. The expected result of the thesis is the delivery of a detailed analysis of the in-memory computing concept and a complete overview on SAP HANA as a product, that could become the source of reliable insights into customer behavior analysis and help him to identify market trends and potential business expansions. Also, to help business owners derive real business value from the in-memory computing technology.

Abstract:

This study will address how the technology of in-memory computing is affecting the way big companies run their businesses today. The author will describe an In-Memory solution offered by SAP called SAP HANA, which is an in-memory computing platform that combines database systems, application processing, and integration services on a single platform. This kind of analysis will derive real business value through organizing a wide variety of data types from different sources, and easily analyzing that data within the context. Also, the author will describe the usage scenario of SAP HANA as a development platform, giving an example how to build applications powered by SAP HANA. The expected result of the thesis is the delivery of a detailed analysis of the in-memory computing concept and a complete overview on SAP HANA as a product, that could become the source of reliable insights into customer behavior analysis and help him to identify market trends and potential business expansions. Also, to help business owners derive real business value from the in-memory computing technology.

Keywords

Digital Business, Enterprise Software, In-Memory Computing, Real-Time Analysis, In-Memory Applications, Application Development, SAP, SAP HANA, SAP HANA Platform, SAP HANA XS, Business Traveler

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 5. 2016

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 27. 6. 2016
• Supervisor: Ing. Leonard Walletzký, Ph.D.
• Reader: doc. RNDr. Vlastislav Dohnal, Ph.D.

Masaryk University

Faculty of Informatics

Master programme / field:
Applied Informatics / Service Science, Management and Engineering (eng.)