Title: SAP BW/4HANA Architecture: Components and Structure
Subject: SAP-BW/4HANA in SAP Field
SAP BW/4HANA is the next-generation data warehouse solution from SAP, designed to leverage the power of the SAP HANA in-memory database. It offers a simplified, agile, and high-performance platform for data warehousing and analytics in the digital age. Understanding its architecture is essential for architects, developers, and consultants working with SAP BW/4HANA.
This article explores the key components and architectural structure of SAP BW/4HANA and explains how it supports modern data warehousing needs.
SAP BW/4HANA architecture is designed to provide a streamlined data warehousing environment optimized for real-time analytics and large data volumes. It is built on SAP HANA’s in-memory technology and introduces innovations in data modeling, processing, and integration.
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| SAP BW/4HANA Layer |
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| | Data Modeling | | Data Storage | |
| | Layer | <--> | Layer | |
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| | Data Acquisition| | Administration | |
| | Layer | | & Monitoring | |
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| SAP HANA Database |
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| Data Sources and BI Tools |
| (SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Flat files, Streaming, SAC, etc.) |
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The SAP BW/4HANA architecture represents a significant evolution in data warehousing, combining the power of SAP HANA with simplified modeling and modern integration capabilities. Understanding its components and structure is fundamental for leveraging its full potential to deliver agile, scalable, and high-performance analytics solutions.