3 Critical Factors That

Impact SAP HANA Cost

and ROI

Douglas Janes, Hewlett-Packard

Uddhav Gupta, SAP
Copyright 2013
Wellesley Information Services, Inc.
All rights reserved.

In This Session

You will learn factors to consider before implementing SAP HANA,

including:
Hardware requirements
Requirements for the SAP HANA system, including sizing
and high availability requirements
Additional systems that may be required
Software impacts
SAP HANA licensing costs
Impacts to source systems
Business use case scenarios and using rapid deployment
solutions (RDS) as a way to minimize implementation costs
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What Well Cover

Hardware requirements
Software impacts
Business usage scenarios
SAP HANA Pricing
Wrap-up

Selecting the Correct SAP HANA System

Sizing

Available sizing tools from SAP

SAP Notes
SAP Note 1514966 (Non-BW data sources)
SAP Note 1637145 (BW data sources)
Notes include sizing papers and scripts to gather data from
source databases
Quick Sizing tool (http://service.sap.com/quicksizing *)
Sizes a broad range of scenarios, including standalone, SAP
NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA, and a variety of
applications
Accepts data input from sizing note (above)

* Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

Limits to SAP HANA Scalability

Current maximum size is 8TB RAM (16 SAP HANA nodes)

Equates to 28TB source system, assuming 3.5:1 effective
compression ratio
Certification restriction only
Scale out architectures are designed to increase in modular
Larger configurations will be
fashion
certified based on market demand
40 Gbps
between
racks
4-node
base
system

Add racks as needed

Adds SAP HANA nodes (up to 4 per rack)
Adds storage nodes (2 per rack)
Adds disk array (local storage for storage nodes)
Adds 10 GbE network switches and SAN
switches

Scalability Other Factors to Consider

Enterprise applications need more than simple scalability

Functionality
New RDS
New applications (e.g., SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP ERP)
New interfaces (e.g., Direct Extractor Connection DXC)
Improved backup and recovery
Add incremental backup
Add integration with third-party tools
Backup installation and configuration files (bare-metal
recovery)
Disaster recovery
Certification complete customer implementations underway
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Scalability and Data Compression (Current

State)

Data compression benefits

Reduces memory and disk requirements
Increases data read (query) performance
Current limit to compression
Largely a function of converting from row-based to columnar
data store
Effective compression limited by database compression that is
already in effect
Highly dependent upon type of data
Small number of unique values = high compression
Large number of unique values = low compression
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Scalability and Compression (Future State)

Data
Copies

Current State
Data copied between systems
Significant amount of duplicate data
Overhead on systems/networks to copy
data

Future State
Systems share SAP HANA database
No duplicate data
No overhead to copy data between
systems

Integration Options Overview

SAP BusinessObjects BI
Applications 4.0

BW (app server)
SAP HANA
SAP ERP, SAP
CRM, etc.
SLT

Non-SAP
System(s)

SAP Data Services 4.0

Choice of back-end and front-end systems can dictate

requirements for integration components (e.g., SLT) and vice
versa
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Possible Additional Systems

SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) server

Used to copy data into SAP HANA
Alternate to SRS
Preferred for replication scenarios
SAP Data Services 4.0
Used to copy data into SAP HANA
Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) scenarios
Other SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 servers
Used to present data to end users

SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) Server

Most commonly used for SAP Business Suite applications (SAP

ERP and SAP CRM)
Supported on Basis release 4.6C and higher
Requires installation of DMIS 2010 1
Installation instructions included in SAP Note 1468391
Support expanded to include databases for non-SAP systems
Must be compliant with DB/OS restrictions for SAP
NetWeaver 7.02
Listed in Platform Availability Matrix
http://service.sap.com/pam (search for EHP2 NetWeaver)
Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace
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SLT Installation Options

SLT can be installed on the source system in some cases

Advantage: Simpler landscape (no additional server needed)
Disadvantages
Places additional workload on the source system
Places additional restrictions on the source system
Recommendation: Install SLT on separate system
Places fewest restrictions on source system
Same SLT system can be used for non-SAP systems

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SLT Installation Requirements

Must be compatible with DMIS 1 700

SAP NetWeaver 7.00 with 720 EXT kernel
See platform availability matrix (PAM) for supported DB/OS
combination
http://service.sap.com/pam *
Select SAP NetWeaver 7.0 quick link
Unicode database implementation required
Minimum hardware requirements
100GB available space in file system
16 to 32GB RAM
2 to 4 processor cores

* Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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SAP Data Services

Most flexible method to copy data into SAP HANA

SAP applications (e.g., SAP NetWeaver BW)
Non-SAP applications
Programming language APIs (e.g., C++)
Files (e.g., Excel spreadsheet)
Provides options for complex integration scenarios
Merge data from multiple source systems
Perform data cleansing and transformation
Potentially simpler/less expensive implementation
May already have SAP BusinessObjects infrastructure
(licenses), including SAP Data Services
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SAP Data Services Installation

Requirements

Minimum hardware requirements (single server)

2 to 4 CPUs
8GB RAM
23GB free space in filesystem
Supports distributed landscape
Recommended if heavy workload is expected
Components to install (may be part of large SAP BusinessObjects
installation)
BI (includes Web application server)
Job Server
Access Server
Adaptive Processing Services
Central Management Console (CMS) includes DB server
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SAP Data Services Installation

Requirements (cont.)

Detailed list of hardware specifications by operating system

available from platform availability matrix (PAM)
http://service.sap.com/pam *
Select SBOP DATA SERVICES 4.0 quick link
Data Services 4.0 SP2 Linux
Data Services 4.0 SP2 Windows 32-bit
Data Services 4.0 SP2 Windows 64-bit
Data Services 4.0 SP2 AIX 64-bit
Data Services 4.0 SP2 Solaris 64-bit

* Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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SAP Data Services

Sizing Requirements
Online Sizing Tool Input
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/EIM/DataServices+Performance+example

Source: SAP

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SAP Data Services

Sizing Requirements (cont.)
Online Sizing Tool Output

Source: SAP

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SAP BusinessObjects Front-End Servers

SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 provides an extensive variety of

analytical and reporting tools that have been integrated with
SAP HANA
Most commonly used with SAP HANA
SAP BusinessObjects Explorer Many RDS make use of
Explorer
SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP (Webbased)
SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for Microsoft Office
Complete list available from product home page
www.sap.com/solutions/analytics/business-intelligence/
solutions-overview.epx
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Sizing SAP BusinessObjects Applications

SAP Quick Sizing
http://service.sap.com/quicksizing *

Additional tools:
Explorer Sizing Guide (SAP Note 1577353)
Business Information Sizing Companion
Guide

* Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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Direct Extractor Connection (DXC)

New ETL tool introduced by SAP

Limited transformation capabilities
Uses Business Content DataSource Extractors (already used for
SAP NetWeaver BW) to copy data into SAP HANA
Does not require additional server
Default configuration makes use of embedded SAP NetWeaver
BW in SAP ERP systems based on SAP ECC 6.0 or higher
Uses HTTP connection to source system
Sidecar approach available
Used for older versions of ECC (no embedded BW)
Customers who do not wish to use embedded BW
Install SAP NetWeaver BW 7.x system external to ECC system
May use SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA if
available

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Special Considerations for Specific Solutions

Some SAP HANA solutions place specific restrictions on the

source system, in addition to what is imposed by the desired
integration servers
CO-PA Accelerator requires SAP ERP 6.0
Smart Meter Analytics requires SAP NetWeaver BW 7.30
SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA requires SAP
NetWeaver BW 7.30
Some SAP HANA solutions dictate the choice of integration
servers
Smart Meter Analytics requires SAP Data Services 4.0

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What Well Cover

Hardware requirements
Software impacts
Business usage scenarios
SAP HANA Pricing
Wrap-up

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Impacts to Source System by SAP HANA

Solution

CO-PA Accelerator example

SAP ERP 6.0 is required
May have to upgrade SAP ERP system as part of
implementation
SAP Smart Meter Analytics example
SAP NetWeaver BW 7.30 SPS 04 is required
May have to upgrade SAP NetWeaver BW system
Alternatively, may have to set up special purpose SAP
NetWeaver BW system
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services XI 4.0 SP02 is required

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Impacts to Source System by Data Transfer

Method

Sybase Replication Server

Most restrictive of all the replication methods
No longer used for new implementations
SLT Server
SAP ERP and other ABAP applications
4.6C and higher No upgrade needed for most customers
Non-SAP databases
Must adhere to SAP NetWeaver 7.02 OS/DB restrictions
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services
Imposes fewest restrictions on data sources
No real-time replication (scheduled data loads)
Supports lower data volumes compared to replication
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What Well Cover

Hardware requirements
Software impacts
Business usage scenarios
SAP HANA Pricing
Wrap-up

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Custom Implementation vs. Standard SAP

Content
SAP Delivered
Applications/Content

Custom
Applications/Content

Consulting Services

Duration of Project

Increasing

Decreasing

Complexity

Cost

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Available Solutions for SAP HANA

SAP Sales and Operations Planning

SAP Smart Meter Analytics
SAP Cash Forecasting
Sales Analysis for Retail
Supplier InfoNet
Sales Pipeline Analysis
ERP RDS for operational reporting
CO-PA Accelerator
Finance and Controlling Accelerator
Customer Segmentation Accelerator
Charity Transformation (Charitra)
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When to Implement Custom/Complex

Applications

Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA example

Steps to implement
Upgrade SAP BusinessObjects to 4.0
Upgrade SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse to 7.30
Optimize SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse
Migrate database to SAP HANA
Advantages
Improve query performance
Potentially simplify landscape by eliminating SAP NetWeaver
BW Accelerator
Simplify administration (e.g., elimination of aggregates)
Summary: Benefits outweigh increased costs for more complex
project

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Benefits of Rapid Deployment Solution

Natural extension of appliance concept

Only SAP and certified partners (e.g., HP and Accenture) are
permitted to deliver solution
Reduced need for extensive in-house expertise or consulting
services significantly reduces cost of implementation
Significantly reduces time to value if ready-made solution
matches business needs

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What Well Cover

Hardware requirements
Software impacts
Business usage scenarios
SAP HANA Pricing
Wrap-up

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SAP HANA Pricing

SAP HANA Pricing Overview

A

Required Licensable Components

Engine
SAP HANA
(Full use/Runtime)

SAP Named
Users

TOTAL
Software cost

Hardware
Sold separately
by H/w partners

Optional Licensable Components (must be purchased independently of SAP HANA)

Engine
SAP BusinessObjects BI Solutions
(Package/A la carte)

2013 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

&

SAP HANA
Premium Content

&

SAP HANA
Applications

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Popular SAP HANA Engine SKUs

Database edition for
SAP NetWeaver BW
(RUNTIME license
limited to use with
SAP NetWeaver BW)

Platform Edition
(FULL USE)

Enterprise edition
(FULL USE)
SAP HANA Data Distribution Rights
SAP Landscape Transformation s/w
SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator
SAP Direct Extractor Connection s/w

SAP HANA

SAP HANA

SAP HANA

SAP HANA Engine

SAP HANA Engine

SAP HANA Engine

Memory that may be used by SAP HANA software as measured in gigabytes (GB)
1 Unit of SAP HANA = 64GB of Memory
SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS COVERS THE RIGHTS TO USE
FOR NON-PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
2013 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

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SAP HANA Licensing Options

License

Core

DS3/
SLT

Database1

Platform2

Enterprise

Extended

BW only?

SRS
$

$$$

Choose
Database Edition

Choose
Platform Edition

Choose
Extended Edition

N
Already own
Data Services
4.0?

SAP approval
for SRS?

N
Choose
Enterprise Edition

1 Database license is appropriate for BW only scenarios

2 Platform license is appropriate when SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 licensing, including SAP Data Services, is already in
place
3 Data Services

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What Well Cover

Hardware requirements
Software impacts
Business usage scenarios
SAP HANA Pricing
Wrap-up

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SAP HANA Systems Available from HP

X-Small

Small

Medium

Medium+

Large

XL
Scale-Out

Scale-up
Server

ProLiant DL580
G7

ProLiant DL580
G7

ProLiant DL580
G7

ProLiant DL980
G7

ProLiant
DL980 G7

Up to 16
ProLiant BL680
G7*

Processor

2 Intel x86-E7
and EX

2 Intel x86-E7
and EX

4 Intel x86-E7
and EX

4 Intel x86-E7
and EX

8 Intel x86-E7
and EX

4 Intel x86E7/blade

In-Memory
database

128G

256G

512G

512G

1TB

512G/blade
Max. 8TB total

Persistent
storage

2x300GB SAS
Ext 25x146G
SAS

2x300GB SAS
Ext 25x146G
SAS

2x300GB SAS
Ext 25x146G
SAS

2x300GB SAS
Ext 25x300G
SAS

2x300GB SAS
Ext 25x300G
SAS

HP X9300 IBRIX
gateway
HP P6550 EVA

Low-latency
log storage

1x320GB FIO

1x320GB FIO

2x320GB FIO

2x320GB FIO

4x320GB FIO

Shared storage
used

Software

SLES11
SAP HANA

SLES11
SAP HANA

SLES11
SAP HANA

SLES11
SAP HANA

SLES11
SAP HANA

SLES11
SAP HANA

HP Services
for SAP HANA

HP FastStart
HP Technology
Support

HP FastStart
HP Technology
Support

HP FastStart
HP Technology
Support

HP FastStart
HP Technology
Support

HP FastStart
HP
Technology
Support

HP FastStart
HP Technology
Support

List Price
(HW only)

$63 thousand

$633 thousand
to $2.4 million

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Where to Find More Information

http://help.sap.com/hana_appliance
SAP HANA Technical Operations Manual
Installation Guide, SAP BusinessObjects Data Services XI 4.0
Installation Guide, Trigger-Based Replication (SLT)
http://service.sap.com/pam *
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services 4.0 Supported Platforms
Quick Link: SBOP Data Services 4.0
http://service.sap.com/notes *
Sizing HANA for non-BW sources (SAP Note 1514966)
Sizing HANA for BW sources (SAP Note 1637145)

* Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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7 Key Points to Take Home

Carefully examine your business requirements and identify a clear

objective that SAP HANA can help you achieve
Give strong consideration to implementing one of the ready-made
solutions available from SAP
This will typically reduce the length of the implementation,
reduce costs, and very quickly show value to the business
Carefully evaluate impacts to the existing systems not just the
cost of the SAP HANA system itself and try to select a solution
that is minimally disruptive as a starting point
Consider your requirements for high availability and disaster
recovery, in addition to sizing requirements for SAP HANA
As SAPs vision for SAP HANA matures, you may find that it
becomes the central database in your landscape
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7 Key Points to Take Home (cont.)

Consider all of the options for getting data into the SAP HANA
system and select those that are least disruptive and offer the most
flexibility for the future
For example, installing SLT on your SAP ERP system may seem
like an inexpensive approach, but it limits your ability to integrate
other systems into the SAP HANA landscape over time
Do not be overly preoccupied with issues of scalability
SAP HANA capacities will increase over time (HP already has
customers testing configurations larger than 16 nodes)
Leverage the resources of your hardware partner and
implementation partner to plan the SAP HANA implementation as
fully as possible Down to the hostnames and IP addresses of the
new SAP HANA and related systems
Eliminate unexpected, costly surprises during the implementation

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Your Turn!

How to contact us:

Doug Janes, doug.janes@hp.com
Twitter: WeeDoogieJ
Uddhav Gupta, uddhav.gupta@sap.com
Please remember to complete your session evaluation

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