Expertum – Balancing cost and performance with SAP HANA Data Tiering

Balancing cost and performance with SAP HANA Data Tiering

SAP HANA is an in-memory database and is only supported on certified hardware. By requiring certified hardware, SAP is making sure that core-to-memory ratio is respected. The core-to-memory ratio is the key to guaranteeing optimal performance. Certified hardware unfortunately doesn’t come cheap. The in-memory and column store capabilities of SAP HANA enable access to data at an incredible speed. The question is, do you need fast access to all data, all the time? The cost of keeping all the data in memory may not be justifiable. Most users find that slower access to old or rarely used data is acceptable.

 

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