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1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 2.1 2.2 SAP HANA Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Software Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important SAP Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 SAP HANA Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Installing an SAP HANA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAP HANA System Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAP HANA System Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3 2.3.1 3 3.1 3.2 Single-Host System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Multi-Host (Distributed) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recommended File System Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hardware and Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing an SAP HANA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Overview of the SAP HANA Installation Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installation Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.2.1 3.2.2 Parameter Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mandatory Installation Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installing with the Graphical Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Installing Interactively from the Command Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Interactive Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.3.1 3.3.2
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Updating the SAP HANA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Advanced Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Automating SAP HANA System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 4.1.1 4.1.2 Automation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Automating with the Configuration File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Multi-Host System Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Creating a Multi-Host System During Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Multi-Host System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 4.2.1 4.2.2
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Installation Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Starting and Stopping the SAP HANA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Displaying the Process List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Enabling Automatic Start of the SAP HANA Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Enabling Persistence Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Deactivating the SYSTEM User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Uninstalling the SAP HANA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Example Use Cases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Configuration File Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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SAP HANA Installation Overview
This SAP HANA installation guide describes how to install an SAP HANA system with the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui. The SAP HANA hdblcm tool is used to install either individual or multiple SAP HANA components in combination with the server. Compared to previous SAP HANA installers, the SAP HANA hdblcm tool provides an efficient and optimized installation path, allowing users to customize their SAP HANA installation by selecting which components should be installed and updated. It is also now possible to perform installation in interactive graphical or interactive command line interfaces, as well as configure the SAP HANA installation to be automated, using command line, the configuration file, and batch mode. It is worth noting, that the SAP HANA component installation concept has changed significantly with the fastpaced development of SAP HANA itself. In the early releases, the SAP HANA components had to be installed individually, which proved to be a time-consuming task. More recently, the SAP HANA unified installer was developed to streamline the installation process by installing all required components from one call to the installer. With SAP HANA SPS 07, the SAP HANA hdblcm tool has been introduced to offer the efficiency of installing all components at one time, while providing further flexibility to customize and automate the installation. The components can now be installed, upgraded, or uninstalled from one tool, in both command-line or graphical interface.
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The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui offer the most functionality of any SAP HANA installer released yet to date. For new installations of an SAP HANA system, it is highly recommend to use the hdblcm installer. The hdblcm installer can also be used to update previous versions of SAP HANA to the SPS 07 version. The SAP HANA unified installer is available as part of SAP HANA SPS 07, but is listed as deprecated, and will not be shipped with future releases. Before starting the installation of SAP HANA, make sure that you have reviewed the SAP HANA Master Guide.
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SAP HANA Master Guide
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Software Components
The SAP HANA Platform Edition is the foundation of various other SAP HANA editions, like the SAP HANA Enterprise Edition. These editions bundle additional components that customers might require, for example, for data replication. The SAP HANA Platform Edition is composed of the following components: SAP HANA database SAP HANA client
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SAP HANA client for Microsoft Excel SAP HANA studio (including SAP HANA STUDIO RSA PLUGIN) SAPUI5 Tools IDE PLUGIN SAP Host Agent Diagnostics Agent SAP HANA information composer SAP HANA AFL SAP HANA LCApps SAP HANA lifecycle manager SAP HANA RDL SAP HANA INA Toolkit HTML SAP HANA EPM Service SAP HANA Demo Modell SAP HANA smart data access SAP HANA HW Configuration Check Tool
The SAP HANA Platform Edition is bundled together with other products into editions as license bundles for special purposes. This is a subset of the available editions: SAP HANA Enterprise Edition (including components for data replication and acquisition) SAP HANA Real-time-data edition (includes SAP Sybase Replication Server, SAP HANA edition) SAP HANA Database edition for BW SAP HANA Limited edition for Apps / Accelerators SAP HANA EDGE edition
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SAP HANA information composer is a Web-based environment that allows business users to upload data to the SAP HANA database and to manipulate that data by creating information views. The SAP HANA information composer is installed separately from the SAP HANA system.
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SAP HANA Information Composer Installation and Configuration Guide
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Software Download
In the SAP Software Download Center, you have access to the installation media and components for SAP HANA. You can find the installation media and components for SAP HANA in the following locations: Installation media for an SAP HANA SPS:
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Support Packages and Patches for SAP HANA: SAP Software Download Center -H Support Packages and Patches A-Z Index Installations and Upgrades SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION SAP HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0
The responsibility for acquiring and installing SAP HANA depends on the chosen deployment model: If a customer chooses the SAP HANA tailored data center integration, the components of SAP HANA have to be installed on validated hardware by a certified administrator. If a customer chooses an SAP HANA appliance, the components of SAP HANA can only be installed by certified hardware partners on validated hardware running a specific operating system. Any other system or content developed with systems of this type is not supported by SAP. For more information, see the information page of the product version. Support Package Stacks (SPS) can be downloaded and applied to appliances in accordance with agreements with the respective hardware partner.
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SAP Software Download Center
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Important SAP Notes
Read the following SAP Notes before you start the installation. These SAP Notes contain the latest information about the installation, as well as corrections to the installation documentation. Make sure that you have the most up-to-date version of each SAP Note, which you can find on SAP Service Marketplace at https://service.sap.com/notes SAP Note Number
1514967 1921675 1523337 1681092
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SAP HANA: Central Note SAP HANA Platform SPS 07 Release Note SAP HANA Database: Central Note Support for multiple SAP HANA databases on a single SAP HANA appliance
1661202 1828400
Support for multiple applications on SAP HANA SAPUI5 tools disappeared after updating HANA Studio
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1917938 1645183 1823343 1927949 1577128 1514966 1637145 1793345 1824819 1597355
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Migrating the Statistic Server During Update to SPS 07 Changing log mode for SAP HANA DB Deactivate log mode LEGACY with SAP HANA SPS 07 Standard Behavior for SAP Logon Tickets Supported clients for SAP HANA SAP HANA: Sizing SAP HANA Database SAP BW on HANA: Sizing SAP HANA Database Sizing for Suite on HANA Optimal settings for SLES 11 SP2 and SLES 11 for SAP SP2 Swap space recommendation for Linux For the SAP HANA system there are no special requirements regarding swap space.
Check the current SAP Notes for the various parts of SAP HANA by searching for any of the following application areas: SAP HANA Platform BC-DB-HDB SAP HANA Database BC-DB-HDB-AFL SAP HANA Application Function Library BC-DB-HDB-AFL-DQ SAP HANA Data Quality Library BC-DB-HDB-AFL-PAL SAP HANA Predictive Analysis Library BC-DB-HDB-AFL-SOP SAP HANA Sales and & Operations Planning BC-DB-HDB-BAC SAP HANA Backup & Recovery BC-DB-HDB-CCM CCMS for SAP HANA BC-DB-HDB-CLI SAP HANA Clients (JDBC, ODBC) BC-DB-HDB-DBA SAP HANA database administration (DBA cockpit) BC-DB-HDB-DXC SAP HANA direct extractor connector BC-DB-HDB-ENG SAP HANA database engine BC-DB-HDB-MDX MDX Engine / MS Excel client BC-DB-HDB-PER SAP HANA database persistence BC-DB-HDB-PLE Planning Engine BC-DB-HDB-POR DB Porting for SAP HANA BC-DB-HDB-R SAP HANA Integration with R BC-DB-HDB-SCR SAP HANA SQL Script BC-DB-HDB-SCR-CLT SAP HANA SQL Script Editor/Debugger Client BC-DB-HDB-SEC SAP HANA Security & User Management BC-DB-HDB-SYS SAP HANA database interface/DBMS
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BC-DB-HDB-TXT SAP HANA Text & Search Features BC-DB-HDB-XS SAP HANA Application Services BC-DB-HDB-XS-WB Workbench / Team Provider SAP HANA DB BC-DB-LCA SAP HANA liveCache Applications BC-HAN-MOD SAP HANA studio / information modeler BC-HAN-3DM SAP HANA information composer BC-HAN-SRC SAP HANA UI Toolkit BC-CCM-HAG SAP Host Agent SV-SMG-DIA SAP Solution Manager Diagnostics Agent EP-HAN SAP HANA UI Integration Services
SAP HANA Lifecycle Management BC-HAN-SL-STP SAP HANA unified installer BC-DB-HDB-INS SAP HANA database installation (hdbinst) BC-HAN-UPDSAP HANA lifecycle manager / SAP HANA software update manager BC-DB-HDB-UPG SAP HANA database upgrade (hdbupd)
SAP HANA Enterprise BC-HAN-LOA SAP HANA load controller (log-based replication) BC-HAN-REP Sybase rep. server (log-based replication) BC-HAN-LTR SAP Landscape Transformation (trigger-based replication) BC-HAN-DXC SAP HANA Direct Extractor Connection EIM-DS Data Services (ETL-based replication)
End User Clients BI-BIP, BI-BIP-CMC Business intelligence platform (formerly known as BOE) BI-RA-EXP SAP BusinessObjects Explorer BI-RA-CR, BI-BIP-CRS SAP Crystal Reports BI-RA-XL Dashboard Designer BI-BIP-IDT Information design tool BI-RA-WBI Web Intelligence BI-RA-AO-XLA MS Excel Add-In
The search also supports using the wildcard asterisk (*), so you can, for example, also search for BC-DB-HDB* or similar and you will get results for all sub-components.
Reporting Incidents
If you encounter any problems with the software, report an incident on the SAP Service Marketplace at http:// service.sap.com/incident .
In addition, the Customer Interaction Center (CIC) is available 24 x 7 in every region to help you resolve any issues you may run into (https://service.sap.com/supportcenters ).
The CIC requires a valid S-user number. To create an S-user ID, follow the steps in this guide (https:// service.sap.com/~sapidp/011000358700000905192010E.pdf ).
When reporting an incident, you can choose from the above list of components for the relevant software part.
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SAP HANA Guides
Documentation for the current Support Package Stack of the SAP HANA Platform Edition can be found on the SAP Help Portal. SAP HANA documentation for previous Support Package Stacks can be found on the SAP HANA Knowledge Center on SAP Service Marketplace. For information about SAP HANA landscape, security, installation, and administration, see the resources listed below: Topic Location Quick Link http://help.sap.com/hana_platform: SAP HANA Master Guide SAP HANA Server Installation Guide SAP HANA Master Update Guide SAP HANA Update and Configuration Guide
SAP HANA landscape, deployment, SAP HANA Knowledge Center and installation on the SAP Help Portal
SAP HANA administration and security
SAP HANA Knowledge Center on the SAP Help Portal
http://help.sap.com/hana_platform: SAP HANA Technical Operations Manual SAP HANA Administration Guide SAP HANA Security Guide
SAP HANA documentation for previous Support Package Stacks
SAP HANA Knowledge Center on SAP Service Marketplace
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Before Installing an SAP HANA System
Before installing an SAP HANA system, it is important to understand the basic system concepts in order to optimize the installation process and avoid unnecessary reconfiguration.
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The components of SAP HANA can only be installed by certified hardware partners, or any person holding E_HANAINS131 certification, on validated hardware running an approved operating system.
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SAP HANA System Concepts
An SAP HANA system is composed of three main components: the host, the system, and the instance. In everyday language, these terms may have different meanings, so it is important to clearly understand what these terms mean when it comes to an SAP HANA installation.
Host A host is the operating environment in which the SAP HANA database runs. The host provides all the resources and services (CPU, memory, network, and operating system) that the SAP HANA database requires. The host provides links to the installation directory, data directory, and log directory, or the storage itself. The storage for an installation does not have to be on the host. For multi-host systems, a shared storage or a storage that is accessible on-demand from all hosts is required. For more information, refer to the multi-host system concepts. Instance An SAP HANA instance is the set of SAP HANA system components that are installed on one host. A system can be distributed as several instances among several hosts, but each instance in a multi-host system must have the same instance number. System
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A system is one or more instances with the same number. The term "system" is interchangeable with the term "SAP HANA database". If a system has more than one instance, they must be dispersed over several hosts as a distributed system.
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Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63] It is important to review multi-host system concepts like host grouping and storage options before installing a multi-host system.
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SAP HANA System Types
An SAP HANA system can be configured as one of the following types: Single-host system - One SAP HANA instance on one host. Multi-host (distributed) system - Multiple SAP HANA instances distributed over multiple hosts, with one instance per host.
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Single-Host System
If there is only one host in a system, it is called a single-host system. The following graphic shows the file system for a single-host installation:
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A single-host system is the simplest system installation type. It is possible to run an SAP HANA system entirely on one host and then scale the system up as needed. Both the hdblcm and hdblcmgui SAP HANA lifecycle management tools can be used to install an SAP HANA single-host system in one of the installer modes, and with a combination of parameter specification methods. Installer Modes Installation can be performed in one of the following modes: Interactive Mode (Default) Batch Mode Available for hdblcm or hdblcmgui. The person installing the system must enter parameter specifications iteratively until the installation process finishes. For more details, refer to the Interactive Installation [page 45] information. Available for hdblcm. The installation accepts the default values for all unspecified parameters, and runs to completion without any additional input required. Batch mode must be explicitly specified when the hdblcm installation tool is called. For more details, refer to the Enabling Batch Mode [page 61] information. Parameter Specification Methods Installation parameter values can be entered in one or more of the following methods: Interactively (Default) Using either command line interaction (hdblcm) or graphical interaction (hdblcmgui), most parameters are requested interactively. Parameters that are not requested accept the default value. For more details about which parameters are requested interactively, refer to the Changeable Default Values [page 41] information. Installation parameters are given in their accepted syntax as a space delimited list after the program name (hdblcm or hdblcmgui). The specified parameters replace the defaults. If any mandatory parameters are left out, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is specified). All parameters can be entered from the command line. For more details about the accepted parameter syntax, refer to the Installation Parameters [page 21] information. Configuration File The configuration file is a plain text file, of parameters set to their default values, that can be generated, edited, and saved to be called during installation with either the hdblcm or hdblcmgui tool. If any mandatory parameters are left out, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is specified). All parameters can be entered in the configuration file. The specified parameters replace the defaults, but if you specify the same parameter as a command line option and in the configuration file, the command line version is used by the installer. For more details about the using the configuration file, refer to the Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] information.
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Multi-Host (Distributed) System
If there are multiple hosts in a system, it is called a multi-host (or distributed) system.
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The following graphic shows the file system for a multi-host system with three hosts:
A multi-host system is a system with multiple hosts, which can be configured as active worker hosts or idle standby hosts. Both the hdblcm and hdblcmgui SAP HANA lifecycle management tools can be used to install an SAP HANA multi-host system in one of the installer modes, and with a combination of parameter specification methods. To add hosts to an existing system, use the SAP HANA lifecycle manager (HLM) tool. For more details, refer to the Multi-Host System Installation [page 63] information. Installer Modes Installation can be performed in one of the following modes: Interactive Mode (Default) Batch Mode Available for hdblcm or hdblcmgui. The person installing the system must enter parameter specifications iteratively until the installation process finishes. For more details, refer to the Interactive Installation [page 45] information. Available for hdblcm. The installation accepts the default values for all unspecified parameters, and runs to completion without any additional input required. Batch mode must be explicitly specified when the hdblcm installation tool is called. For more details, refer to the Enabling Batch Mode [page 61] information. Parameter Specification Methods Installation parameter values can be entered in one or more of the following methods: Interactively (Default) Using either command line interaction (hdblcm) or graphical interaction (hdblcmgui), most parameters are requested interactively. Parameters that are not requested accept the default value. To install a multi-host system interactively with the hdblcm tool, both the action and the addhosts parameters must be specified from the command line. The rest of the installation can follow interactively.
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For more details about which parameters are requested interactively, refer to the Changeable Default Values [page 41] information. Command Line Options Installation parameters are given in their accepted syntax as a space delimited list after the program name (hdblcm or hdblcmgui). The specified parameters replace the defaults. If any mandatory parameters are left out, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is specified). All parameters can be entered from the command line. To install a multi-host system, the action and addhosts parameters must be specified in combination with hdblcm. For more details about the accepted parameter syntax, refer to the Installation Parameters [page 21] information. Configuration File The configuration file is a plain text file, of parameters set to their default values, that can be generated, edited, and saved to be called during installation with either the hdblcm or hdblcmgui tool. If any mandatory parameters are left out, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is specified). All parameters can be entered in the configuration file. The specified parameters replace the defaults, but if you specify the same parameter as a command line option and in the configuration file, the command line version is used by the installer. For more details about the using the configuration file, refer to the Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] information.
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Hardware and Software Requirements
For SAP HANA several hardware and software requirements need to be fulfilled.
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You can find a complete list of all SAP HANA components and the respective SAP HANA hardware and software requirements in the Product Availability Matrix (PAM) Software Requirements on the SAP Service Marketplace.
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Only the software installed by certified hardware partners, or any person holding E_HANAINS131 certification, is recommended for use on the SAP HANA system. Do not install additional software on the SAP HANA system. Operating System for SAP HANA SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 (see Product Availability Matrix (PAM) installing SLES 11 in an SAP environment, see SAP Note 1310037 SLES 11, see SAP Note 1824819 . ). ) for information about
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For the SAP HANA system there are no specific requirements regarding swap space (see SAP Note 1597355 The following additional components need to be installed on the SAP HANA system:
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gtk2 (use version as provided with operating system distribution) java-1_6_0-ibm (use version as provided with operating system distribution, necessary for the SAP HANA studio on the SAP HANA system) libicu (use version as provided with operating system distribution) mozilla-xulrunner192-1.9.2.xx-x.x.x (use version as provided with operating system, but at given minimum version) ntp sudo syslog-ng (use version as provided with operating system distribution) tcsh libssh2-1 autoyast2-installation yast2-ncurses
Observe the following requirements: Turn off the SLES kernel dump function (kdump) if not needed for specific reasons (for example, root cause analysis). Configure the following SLES kernel parameter as follows: net.ipv4.tcp_slow_start_after_idle=0 Adhere to the following shared memory settings (if not already set during installation): Size
Small Medium Large
SHMMNI Value
4096 65536 524288
Physical Memory
24 GB RAM < 64 GB 64 GB < RAM < 256 GB 256 GB < RAM
When using unixODBC for ODBC on Linux, install release 2.3.0 or higher (check with command isql -version).
Network Time Protocol (NTP) We strongly recommend that you set up an NTP server for the SAP HANA system landscape.
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If an NTP sever is not available this means that, for example, trace files from distributed hosts cannot be displayed in the correct chronological order. Hardware Requirements For a new installation, you need to have at least 20 GB RAM in total just for the software - 15 GB for the basic software plus 5 GB for programs as well as some space for trace files. The additional memory required for data and log volumes varies according to your requirements. For an update, you also need to allow the space stated above, since the old software version is not deleted. Hardware Check During the update and the installation of the SAP HANA database (from the SAP HANA installation manager), a hardware check is performed in order to ensure that problems do not arise due to wrong or unsupported
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hardware configurations in combination with the SAP HANA platform. The check is a script that is automatically called by the SAP HANA installer and aborts the installation process if it doesn't succeed. It is not possible to disable the check because SAP HANA is highly optimized for specific hardware configurations which have been designed and tested together with our hardware partners. Outside of these validated configurations, SAP HANA performance and stability cannot be guaranteed. Before installing or updating SAP HANA, consult the SAP HANA Product Availability Matrix (search for HANA) to verify if the hardware you are planning to use is supported by SAP HANA. If the hardware is not supported, the hardware check returns the results "not supported" in the system manufacturer, system product name, CPU model, OS, memory total, or core count check results. To ensure that both the data device check and log device check pass, make sure that the free disk space of the data volume is at least four times the size of the physical memory and the free disk space of the log volume is at least equal to the size of the physical memory otherwise a volume size error appears. You can check the free memory on your mount points with a df -h command. Device Data Log Free Disk Space 4 * RAM 1 * RAM
The check is automatically delivered with the SAP HANA software and can be executed as a standalone check anytime. Execute the check by going to the /usr/sap/<SID>/HDB<instanceNumber>/exe/python_support directory and running the Python script named HanaHwCheck.py. Due to some dmidecode commands in the check it has to be executed as root. Hardware Requirements for SAP HANA Network Connection We recommend dedicated server network communication of 10 GBit/s between the SAP HANA landscape and the source system for efficient data replication.
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For more information about validated hardware configurations see the Product Availability Matrix (PAM) on SAP Service Marketplace at https://service.sap.com/pam .
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Recommended File System Layout
The SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm requires certain file systems in order to successfully install an SAP HANA system. The file systems can be defined manually before installation and then specified during installation, or the default file systems can be used. It is important that the file systems listed below are available and have the recommended disk space before starting the hdblcm program. Table 1: Default File Systems File System Root Default Path / Recommendations Recommended disk space = 10 GB
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Default Path /hana/shared/
Recommendations The installation path (mount directory) requires disk space equal to the default system RAM. (GB = RAM) The mount directory is used for shared files between all hosts in an SAP HANA system. This directory needs to be accessible to each of the servers in the SAP HANA cluster. Sub-directories: /hana/shared/<SID> - Contains executable kernel programs (exe), globally shared data (global), instance profiles (profile), HDB executables (HDB<number [page 33]>), and uninstallation script and instruntime (hdblcm) /hana/shared/<SID>/hdbclient - The SAP HANA client installation path. /hana/shared/<SID>/hdbstudio - The SAP HANA studio installation path. /hana/shared/<SID>/hdbstudio_update - The studio repository installation path. The studio repository is used to update the local SAP HANA studio installation. /hana/shared/<SID>/HLM - The SAP HANA lifecycle manager can be used to update the components of the SAP HANA installation.
System instance
/usr/sap
The system instance directory requires at least 50 GB disk space. This is the path to the local SAP system instance directories. Sub-directories: /usr/sap/hostctrl - The SAP host agent directory. /usr/sap/<SID> - Contains system executables (SYS) and the home directory (home [page 31]) of the <sid>adm user.
Data volume
/hana/data/ <SID>
The data path requires disk space equivalent to four times the size of the system RAM. (GB = 4*RAM) The default path to the data directory depends on the system ID of the SAP HANA host.
Log volume
/hana/log/<SID> The log path requires disk space equivalent to the default system RAM. (GB = RAM) The default path to the log directory depends on the system ID of the SAP HANA host.
It is strongly recommended to use the SAP HANA file system layout shown in the figure below:
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An SAP HANA system in a production environment must not share any infrastructure with another SAP HANA system. Hosts running more than one SAP HANA system (sometimes referred to as multi-SID installations) can only be used for non-production purposes such as development, quality assurance, or testing. For production systems with high availability, it is possible to share some temporarily unused resources from the standby hosts. As soon as the standby resources are needed, they must become exclusively available for the production system and no longer shared. For more details, refer to the high availability information in the SAP HANA Administration Guide. The file systems /hana/data/<SID> and /hana/log/<SID> may use shared file systems like NFS, or block storage using the SAP HANA storage connector API with non-shared file systems. For more details, refer to the Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63] information.
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Installing an SAP HANA System
The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools install or update the underlying components of the SAP HANA platform. An SAP HANA system can be installed or updated from the command line interface (hdblcm) or from the graphical user interface (hdblcmgui). Using the SAP HANA hdblcm and hdblcmgui tools, SAP HANA components can by installed, updated, or uninstalled independently of each other. It is possible to perform installation and update tasks in interactive mode or batch mode.
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Overview of the SAP HANA Installation Methods
Both the hdblcm and hdblcmgui SAP HANA lifecycle management tools can be used to install an SAP HANA in one of the installer modes, and with a combination of parameter specification methods. Installer Modes Installation can be performed in one of the following modes: Interactive Mode (Default) Batch Mode Available for hdblcm or hdblcmgui. The person installing the system must enter or confirm parameter specifications iteratively until the installation process finishes. For more details, refer to the Interactive Installation [page 45] information. Available for hdblcm. The installation accepts the default values for all unspecified parameters, and runs to completion without any additional input required. Batch mode must be explicitly specified when the hdblcm installation tool is called. For more details, refer to the Enabling Batch Mode [page 61] information. Parameter Specification Methods Installation parameter values can be entered in one or more of the following methods: Interactively (Default) Using either command line interaction (hdblcm) or graphical interaction (hdblcmgui) most parameters are requested interactively. Default parameter values are proposed in brackets and can be changed or confirmed. Parameters that are not requested (or specified via another method) accept the default value. For more details about which parameters are requested interactively, refer to the Changeable Default Values [page 41] information. Installation parameters are given in their accepted syntax as a space delimited list after the program name (hdblcm or hdblcmgui). The specified parameters replace the defaults. If any mandatory parameters are left out, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is specified). All parameters can be entered from the command line. For more details about the accepted parameter syntax, refer to the Installation Parameters [page 21] information, or refer to the inline help output (--help). Configuration File The configuration file is a plain text file, for which a template of parameter key-value pairs can be generated, edited, and saved to be called during installation with either the hdblcm or hdblcmgui tool. If any mandatory parameters are not specified, they are requested interactively (unless batch mode is used). All parameters can be entered in the configuration
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file. For more details about the using the configuration file, refer to the Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] information.
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If parameters are specified in the command line, they override the corresponding parameters in the configuration file. Parameters in the configuration file override default settings. Order of parameter precedence: Command Line > Configuration File > Default The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui must be run as root user from the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64
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Installation Parameters
Installation parameters are a fundamental aspect of the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui, and provide the opportunity to optimize and customize the system during installation. Installation parameters are used for all methods of parameter specification - interactively, as command line options, or with the configuration file. The following information is relevant for either installation mode (interactive mode or batch mode).
3.2.1
Parameter Reference
Reference information is provided for each installation parameter. Each parameter section includes some or all of the following information, depending on the complexity of the parameter: Description - The function of the parameter. Syntax - The command line option format and configuration file format for the parameter. Interactive mode (for both the GUI and CLI) do not require the use of parameter syntax. Options - The sub-specifications for the highly configurable parameters. Remarks - Important information about the parameters, including default values and whether the parameter is offered in interactive mode. If it is not available in interactive mode, and the default value is not wanted, the parameter must be specified as a command line option or in the configuration file in combination with the call to the installation tool in interactive mode. Examples - The syntax in its common usage with acceptable parameter specifications. Related Information - Links to relevant sections in the current document or to other documents which contain more detailed information.
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Syntax
action
Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=[install|update] In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --action=install. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
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addhosts
Specifies additional hosts for a multi-host system as a comma-separated list. Individual host options are specified by a colon-separated list. This parameter is only applicable when configuring a multi-host system during installation and cannot be used in combination with hdblcm to add hosts to existing installations. Requirements If the root user has a username other than "root", the root_user parameter must also be specified in combination with addhosts. The action parameter must be specified in combination with addhosts. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=[install|update] --addhosts=<host>[,<host2>] where the <host> syntax is as follows: <host_name>[:role=worker|standby][:group=<name>] [:storage_partition=<number>] In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Options The following options can be used to configure the parameter: role - Specifies whether the host acts as worker or standby. A worker host (default) is used for database processing. A standy host is idle and available for failover in a high-availability environment. group - Specifies the host group ID for failover scenarios. If undefined, the host group is named "default". (The host group ID is NOT the same as the sapsys group ID, which is specified by the parameter groupid). storage_partition - The storage partition number is a logical role number assigned to non-shared storage devices in a storage connector API. Standby hosts do not have a storage partition.
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The following example installs a multi-host system of three hosts (two additional hosts) from the command line. One additional host is configured as worker with a storage partition, and the other is configured as standby. Both belong to the same host group, HA1: ./hdblcm --action=install -addhosts=hanahost2:group=HA1:storage_partition=3,hanahost3:role=standby:group=HA1 In this example, not all required installation parameters are specified in the command line. If this is the case, the remaining mandatory parameters are requested interactively.
Related Information
Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63] It is important to review multi-host system concepts like host grouping and storage options before installing a multi-host system. Creating a Multi-Host System During Installation [page 66] The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui have the ability to build a multi-host system during installation in interactive mode, in batch mode, and with the available parameter specification methods: interactively, using command line options, or with the configuration file. root_user [page 35] Specifies the root user name. action [page 22] Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.
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autostart
Restarts instance after machine reboot. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --autostart=[0|1] where 0 = no, and 1 = yes In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --autostart=0 (off). This parameter is available in interactive mode for hdblcm, but it is not available in interactive mode for hdblcmgui.
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batch
Runs the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm from the command line in batch mode using default values for unspecified parameters. If mandatory values are omitted or if invalid values are specified, the program issues an error message. Requirements In order to run a program in batch, at least the following parameters must be specified as part of the program call, or in the configuration file, if the configuration file is specified as part of the program call. SAP system ID - sid Passwords - In batch mode, the user passwords can be specified in two ways: in the configuration file, or in a password XML file and passed by the parameter read_password_from_stdin=xml.
Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --batch or -b
Example
The following example installs the system DB1 with instance number 42, accepting the passwords in the XML file, and all other parameters are set as default: cat ~/Passwords.xml | ./hdblcm --batch --sid=DB1 --number=42 -read_password_from_stdin=xml
Related Information
Enabling Batch Mode [page 61] Batch mode installation can be started from the command line alone or in combination with the configuration file. It runs all installation tasks without prompting for additional confirmation or input. Batch mode is designed to automate the installation process. sid [page 37] Specifies a system ID. The SAP system ID (SID) is the identifier for the SAP HANA system. Specifying Passwords [page 43] Passwords are a mandatory parameter for installing an SAP HANA system. There are three methods for configuring passwords.
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certificates_hostmap
Specifies the hostname used for generation of self-signed SSL certificates for the SAP host agent. This certificate is used by the SAP HANA lifecycle manager (HLM). Requirements The key-value pair action=install must be specified in combination with certificates_hostmap. The HLM component must be specified for installation (default). Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=install -certificates_hostmap=<hostName>=<certificateHostName> or --action=install -H <hostName>=<certificateHostName> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is the current host. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
Example
The following example generates certificates for two hosts in the long-form syntax: ./hdblcm --action=install --certificates_hostmap=hananode01=server1.company.com -certificates_hostmap=hananode02=server2.company.com The following example generates certificates for two hosts in the short-form syntax: ./hdblcm --action=install -H hananode01=server1.company.com -H hananode02=server2.company.com In this example, not all required installation parameters are specified in the command line. If this is the case, the remaining mandatory parameters are requested interactively.
Related Information
action [page 22] Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update. components [page 27] Specifies the components to be installed in combination with the server: studio, client, HLM, AFL, LCAPPS. It is also possible to specify all components, or to specify a combination of components as a comma-separated list. The server is always installed, even if it is not explicitly specified.
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checkmnt
Specifies a non-standard shared file system, which can be accessed by all hosts during installation.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --checkmnt=<path> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
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Syntax
client_path
Specifies the installation path for the client.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --client_path=<path for client installation> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --client_path=<sapmnt>/<SID>/hdbclient.
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Syntax
component_dirs
Specifies the installer component directories as a comma-separated list.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --component_dirs=<component directory> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
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Syntax
component_medium
Specifies the location of the SAP HANA installation medium.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --component_medium=<directory of the installation medium> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
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component_root
Specifies the directory root to search for components. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --component_root=<component root directory> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
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components
Specifies the components to be installed in combination with the server: studio, client, HLM, AFL, LCAPPS. It is also possible to specify all components, or to specify a combination of components as a comma-separated list. The server is always installed, even if it is not explicitly specified. Requirements The parameter action must be specified in combination with components. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=[install|update] --components[=all|afl|client|hlm|lcapps| server|studio] In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --components=client,hlm,server,studio and is dependent on the installer finding installation sources for the components. If the installation sources for some components are not found, those components are not installed, but rest of the components are installed. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
Example
The following example installs the SAP HANA client, the SAP HANA studio, and the SAP HANA database (always installed, despite the specification): ./hdblcm --action=install --components=client,studio In this example, not all required installation parameters are specified in the command line. If this is the case, the remaining mandatory parameters are requested interactively.
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action [page 22] Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.
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Syntax
configfile
Loads a configuration file of parameter key-value pairs to be passed to the installer.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --configfile=<configuration filepath> Remarks The configuration file makes advanced installation tasks more efficient and reliable. For more information, see the advanced installation topics.
Related Information
Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] The configuration file is a text document where all available installation parameters can be specified.
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Syntax
copy_repository
Specifies the target path to which the SAP HANA studio repository should be copied.
In the command line, the following syntax is used: --copy_repository=<target path> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --copy_repository=/hana/shared/<SID>/ hdbstudio_update
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Requirements
datapath
Specifies the path to the data directory of the SAP HANA system.
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Related Information
Hardware and Software Requirements [page 14] For SAP HANA several hardware and software requirements need to be fulfilled.
3.2.1.15
dump_configfile_template
Specifies a filepath to which a template configuration file is exported. The installation parameters in the template configuration file are set to their default values, and can be edited. Requirements The parameter action must be specified in combination with dump_configfile_template. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=[install|update] --dump_configfile_template=<filepath> Remarks The parameter dump_configfile_template is especially useful in advanced installation tasks that involve reusing installation configurations. For more information, see the advanced installation topics.
Example
The following example dumps a template of installation configuration parameters (with defaults) into the file "configfileDB1": ./hdblcm --action=install --dump_configfile_template=/var/tmp/configfileDB1
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Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] The configuration file is a text document where all available installation parameters can be specified. action [page 22] Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.
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groupid
Specifies the SAP system (sapsys) group ID. This parameter is relevant only if a sapsys group does not already exist on the host. If a sapsys group already exists, passing the groupid parameter does not alter the existing group. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --groupid=<sapsys group ID> or -G <sapsys group ID> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --groupid=79. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
3.2.1.17
help
Displays the inline help information for specified actions. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --help or -h The help parameter, called with the hdblcm tool alone, produces a general inline help text. By using the help parameter in combination with other task-based parameters, an extended task-specific inline help is displayed: General help: -h Installation help: --action=install -h Update help: --action=update -h Uninstallation help (called from the uninstall directory): --uninstall -h
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The following example displays information about the parameters available for installation. ./hdblcm --action=install -h
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home
Specifies the home directory of the system administrator. This parameter is relevant only if the operating system administrator (<sid>adm) does not exist prior to installation. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --home=<home directory> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --home=/usr/sap/<SID>/home. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
3.2.1.19
host_agent_package
Specifies the RPM or SAR file of the SAP host agent. This parameter is only relevant if the HLM component is selected for installation or update. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --host_agent_package=<SAP host agent filepath> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
3.2.1.20 hostname
Specifies the host name of the machine. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --hostname=<name of the host machine> or -H <name of the host machine>
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In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks Restrictions apply to host names in SAP systems. For more information, see SAP Note 661361 .
The default for this parameter is the host name of the current machine.
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Requirements
install_hostagent
Enables the installation or update of the SAP host agent.
The action parameter must be specified in combination with install_hostagent. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --action=[install|update] --install_hostagent[=off] In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --install_hostagent (on).
Related Information
action [page 22] Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.
3.2.1.22 internal_network
Specifies the internal subnet address in prefix notation (CIDR). Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --internal_network=<address> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
Example
The following example specifies the internal network address in prefix notation. ./hdblcm --internal_network=192.168.1.0/24
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3.2.1.23 list_systems
Displays a list of the installed SAP HANA systems on the current host, including the SAP system ID (SID), instance number, version number, and hosts. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --list_systems or -L
3.2.1.24 logpath
Specifies the path to the log directory of the SAP HANA system. Requirements The log device has specific hardware requirements. For more information, refer to the hardware requirements for the log device. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --logpath=<path to log directory> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --logpath=/hana/log/<SID>. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
Related Information
Hardware and Software Requirements [page 14] For SAP HANA several hardware and software requirements need to be fulfilled.
3.2.1.25 number
Specifies the instance number of the SAP HANA system.
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Requirements The instance number must be a two-digit number between 00 and 97. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --number=<instance number> or -n <instance number> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default value for this parameter is the next successive un-used instance number. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
3.2.1.26 print_timezones
Lists all valid timezones, which can be specified by the timezone parameter. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --print_timezones
Related Information
timezone [page 39] Specifies the timezone for the system administrator. This parameter is relevant only if the operating system administrator (<sid>adm) does not exist prior to installation.
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read_password_from_stdin
Reads passwords in XML syntax via input stream in batch mode. Requirements When using read_password_from_stdin in batch mode, the installer looks for the necessary passwords from an input stream. Therefore, the following two requirements apply: Syntax A text file with XML tagging is created before calling the read_password_from_stdin parameter during installation. Batch mode is specified from the command line.
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In the command line, the following syntax is used: --read_password_from_stdin=xml Remarks Passwords can be specified in several ways depending on your installation method of choice. For more details, refer to the information about passwords specification.
Example
The first part of the following example shows the file containing the passwords. The second part calls the password file (stored in the home directory of the root user) as an XML input stream from the command line: Passwords.xml<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <Passwords> <password>SysAdm123456</password> <system_user_password>DBsys12345678</system_user_password> <root_password>RootSecret007</root_password> </Passwords> cat ~/Passwords.xml | ./hdblcm --sid=DB1 --number=42 -read_password_from_stdin=xml -b
Related Information
Specifying Passwords [page 43] Passwords are a mandatory parameter for installing an SAP HANA system. There are three methods for configuring passwords.
3.2.1.28 repository
Defines the source path from which the SAP HANA studio repository should be copied. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --repository=<source path> or -r <source path> Remarks If you do not specify this option, the repository contained in the installation kit is copied.
3.2.1.29 root_user
Specifies the root user name.
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Related Information
addhosts [page 22] Specifies additional hosts for a multi-host system as a comma-separated list. Individual host options are specified by a colon-separated list. This parameter is only applicable when configuring a multi-host system during installation and cannot be used in combination with hdblcm to add hosts to existing installations.
3.2.1.30 sapmnt
Specifies the path to the SAP mount directory, which can be used as a shared directory between multiple hosts. Requirements The installation device has specific hardware requirements. For more information, refer to the hardware requirements for the installation device. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --sapmnt=<installation path> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --sapmnt=/hana/shared. This parameter is available in interactive mode. This parameter can be specified once and automatically subsituted throughout all parameter defaults, which use sapmnt as part of their default value.
Related Information
Hardware and Software Requirements [page 14] For SAP HANA several hardware and software requirements need to be fulfilled. Changeable Default Values [page 41] The installer uses the following default values unless you change them during installation.
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shell
Specifies a system administrator login shell. This parameter is relevant only if the operating system administrator (<sid>adm) does not exist prior to installation. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --shell=<admin login shell> Remarks The default for this parameter is --shell=/bin/sh. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
3.2.1.32 sid
Specifies a system ID. The SAP system ID (SID) is the identifier for the SAP HANA system. Requirements The ID must be unique throughout your organization and consistent throughout your SAP system installation landscape. If you want to install an additional application server instance, make sure that no gateway instance with the same SAP SID exists in your SAP system landscape. The ID must consist of exactly three alphanumeric characters. Only uppercase letters are allowed. The first character must be a letter (not a digit). The following IDs are reserved and cannot be used: ADD ALL AMD AND ANY ARE ASC AUX AVG BIT CDC COM CON DBA END EPS FOR GET GID IBM INT KEY LOG LPT MAP MAX MIN MON NIX NOT NUL OFF OLD OMS OUT PAD PRN RAW REF ROW SAP SET SGA SHG SID SQL SUM SYS TMP TOP UID USE USR VAR.
Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --sid=<system ID> or -s <system ID> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks This parameter is a mandatory parameter and has no default value. This parameter is available in interactive mode. This parameter can be specified once and automatically subsituted throughout all parameter defaults, which use sid as part of their default value.
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3.2.1.33 storage_cfg
Specifies a location where a global.ini is defined. It is possible to set up a storage connector, allowing SAP HANA to use hardware vendor-specific scripts for automated resource allocation and input/output fencing during failover. Requirements Resource allocation scripts are dependent on the hardware used. Therefore, only the hardware partners can provide correct scripts. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --storage_cfg=<directory of the storage configuration> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes.
Related Information
Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63] It is important to review multi-host system concepts like host grouping and storage options before installing a multi-host system.
3.2.1.34 studio_path
Specifies the installation path for the SAP HANA studio. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --studio_path=<installation path> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --studio_path=<sapmnt>/<SID>/hdbstudio.
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3.2.1.35 studio_repository
Enables the copying of the SAP HANA studio repository. When enabled (default), the SAP HANA studio repository is copied to the location defined by copy_repository from the location defined by repository. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --studio_repository[=off] In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --studio_repository (on).
Related Information
copy_repository [page 28] Specifies the target path to which the SAP HANA studio repository should be copied. repository [page 35] Defines the source path from which the SAP HANA studio repository should be copied.
3.2.1.36 timezone
Specifies the timezone for the system administrator. This parameter is relevant only if the operating system administrator (<sid>adm) does not exist prior to installation. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --timezone=<timezone> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default for this parameter is --timezone=UTC. To display a list of all valid timezones, call the print_timezones parameter. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
Related Information
print_timezones [page 34] Lists all valid timezones, which can be specified by the timezone parameter.
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userid
Specifies the user ID of the system administrator. This parameter is relevant only if the operating system administrator (<sid>adm) does not exist prior to installation. Requirements The user ID must be a value in the range of 1000-32000. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --userid=<ID number> or -U <ID number> Remarks The default value for this parameter is the next successive un-used user ID number. This parameter is available in interactive mode.
3.2.1.38 version
Displays the version of hdblcm. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --version or -v
3.2.1.39 vm
Specifies the path of the Java runtime file. This parameter is only relevant if the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation or update. Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --vm=<Java path> In the configuration file, the syntax of the value is identical to the command line syntax. The key is specified in the configuration file without the leading dashes. Remarks The default value for this parameter is the Java runtime that is found in the environment variable PATH, or the Java runtime specified with the environment variable JAVA_HOME.
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Mandatory Installation Values
The only mandatory parameter without a default value is the SAP system ID (SID, sid), which must be specified. However, it is also recommended to define an instance number (number), since these two parameters are meaningful to the identity of the system. If the installation is run in batch mode from the installation medium, the minimum required parameters are the SID and the passwords (specified in XML syntax and streamed in, or specified in the configuration file). In the case that only the SID and passwords are entered as parameters, the other parameters automatically take their default value. In batch mode, if one of the mandatory parameters, without a default, is not specified, the installation fails with an error. If an installation is not run in batch mode, but in interactive mode (default) instead, the missing mandatory parameters are requested in the console. When building a multi-host system, the action and addhosts parameters are mandatory command-line specifications for the hdblcm installer.
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Changeable Default Values
The installer uses the following default values unless you change them during installation. Some default values are based on the predefined values on the current host. In a multi-host system, it is recommended to manually check the mandatory values on each hosts before installation. Table 2: Changeable Parameter Defaults Parameter System Default Value CLI Interactive Mode GUI
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install (except for multi-host system installation, for which action must be specified)
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certificates_hostmap <current host> client_path components ${sapmnt}/${SID}/hdbclient client,hlm,server,studio (dependent on the installer finding installation sources for the components) copy_repository datapath /hana/shared/${SID}/hdbstudio_update /hana/data/${SID}
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groupid home hostname install_hostagent
79 /usr/sap/${SID}/home <current host> 1 (on)
logpath number root_user sapmnt shell studio_path studio_repository
/hana/log/${SID} <next successive un-used instance number on the host> root /hana/shared /bin/sh ${sapmnt}/${SID}/hdbstudio 1 (on)
userid timezone vm
<next successive un-used user ID on the host> UTC <Java runtime found in environment variable PATH or JAVA_HOME>
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The default paths written in the form ${<parameter>} indicate that substitution of the parameter occurs in the configuration file and in batch mode. Substitution also occurs in interactive mode in order to create a suggested path. The advantage of substitution is that the SAP system ID (sid) and the installation path (sapmnt, which is /hana/shared, by default) only need to be specified once, and are then substituted in to the other parameter values. This ensures that the system has unique file system paths if multiple systems are installed on the same host. However, if it is preferred to deviate from the default paths, it is necessary to pay attention to the settings, especially in the configuration file, and when installing in batch mode.
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Users Created During Installation
The following users are automatically created during the installation: <sid>adm, sapadm, and SYSTEM.
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User <sid>adm
Description The operating system administrator. The user <sid>adm is the operating system user required for administrative tasks such as starting and stopping the system. The user ID of the <sid>adm user is defined during the system installation. The user ID and group ID of this operating system user must be unique and identical on each host of a multi-host system. The password of the <sid>adm user is set during installation with the password parameter.
sapadm
The SAP host agent administrator. If there is no SAP host agent available on the installation host, it is created during the installation along with the user sapadm. If the SAP host agent is already available on the installation host, it is not modified by the installer. The sapadm user and password are also not modified. The password of the sapadm user is set during installation with the sapadm_password parameter.
SYSTEM
The database superuser. Initially, the SYSTEM user has all system permissions. Additional permissions can be granted and revoked again, however the initial permissions can never be revoked. The password of the SYSTEM user is set during installation with the system_user_password parameter.
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Specifying Passwords
Passwords are a mandatory parameter for installing an SAP HANA system. There are three methods for configuring passwords.
Interactive Mode
Interactive installation is available for both graphical interface (hdblcmgui) and command line (hdblcm) tools. Passwords are entered manually one-by-one as they are requested by the installer. This method is preferred for quick, individual system installations.
Command Line
Configuring passwords in the command line is a two-step process. First, a simple text file with passwords in XML syntax should be created and saved in the home directory of the root user. Then the file can be called using
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standard input and the read_password_from_stdin parameter in the command line with batch mode. Parameters specified in the command line override parameters specified in the configuration file. Since this method is the most powerful and flexible method, it is often the preferred method for installing multiple SAP HANA systems at one time.
Example
The following is an example of the password file in XML syntax: Passwords.xml <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <Passwords> <password>Adm1234</password> <sapadm_password>Agent1234</sapadm_password> <system_user_password>Sys1234</system_user_password> <root_password>Root1234</root_password> </Passwords> Now, the password file (stored in the root user's home directory) is called from the command line using standard input, the read_password_from_stdin=xml parameter, and batch mode: cat ~/Passwords.xml | ./hdblcm --sid=DB1 --number=42 -read_password_from_stdin=xml -b
Configuration File
It is possible to specify passwords in the configuration file. A configuration file template is created with all the parameters set to their default values. The configuration file is edited to the preferred parameter values, then it is saved, and the values are read by the installer during installation. This method is preferred for a one-step installation that can be re-created several times. If passwords are specified in the configuration file, the configuration file should be stored in the home directory of the root user, for security reasons.
Example
The following is an example of the configuration file, with configured password parameters: configfile1.cfg # Root User Password root_password=Root1234 ... # SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 ... # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 .... # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234 Now, the configuration file (stored in the root user's home directory) is called from the command line using the configfile parameter: ./hdblcm --sid=DB1 --configfile=~/configfile1.cfg
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Interactive Installation
Interactive mode is an installation mode, which requires the person installing the SAP HANA system to enter parameter specifications as they are requested by the installer. An SAP HANA system can be installed interactively: With command line options, by running the installation tool hdblcm. With the graphical installation tool, hdblcmgui, by selecting installation options from a wizard.
3.3.1
Installing with the Graphical Interface
It is now possible to install an SAP HANA system from a graphical interface, by running the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcmgui.
Prerequisites
You are logged in as root user. If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows: The JRE is accessible either via the PATH or JAVA_HOME variable. The JRE is up-to-date (version 1.6 or higher). Verify by calling: java -version
Procedure
1. 2. 3. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer: ./hdblcmgui The following parameters can be defined: Software directory The software component directories are detected. Component locations can be added or changed. Action of installation or update Components to be installed or updated Authorization data (passwords) Installation parameters: System type: Single-host or distributed (multi-host) Installation path (sapmnt)
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SAP system ID (SID) Instance number Location of data and log volumes User ID User group ID System administrator login shell System administrator home directory
Results
The installation progress is displayed. The SAP HANA system is now up and running.
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Installing Interactively from the Command Line
An SAP HANA system can be installed interactively from the command line. When the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm tool is called, mandatory parameters are requested by the installer.
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Prerequisites
You are logged in as root user. If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows: The JRE is accessible either via the PATH or JAVA_HOME variable. The JRE is up-to-date (version 1.6 or higher). Verify by calling: java -version
Procedure
1. 2. 3. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer: ./hdblcm Parameter default values are suggested in brackets, and can be accepted with Enter. Otherwise, enter a nondefault value, then select Enter.
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Results
The installation progress is displayed. The SAP HANA system is now up and running.
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Updating the SAP HANA System
It is also possible to update an SAP HANA system using the hdblcm or hdblcmgui lifecycle management tools.
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Update, like installation, can be carried out using the following three methods: Interactive update From the command line (hdblcm) From the graphical interface (hdblcmgui) Command line option update Configuration file update
Most commonly, an SAP HANA system is updated either manually (by downloading individual components to a specific location), or from a DVD. For minor software updates, it is likely that some individual SAP HANA system components should be updated. To update to a new SPS, it is recommended to update all system components from the DVD. From the DVD, update is carried out identically to installation.
Procedure
1. Prepare the system for update (manual update only): Before performing the update, the local package directories should be prepared to ensure that the packages are found by the update tool. 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. Create a local directory for the downloaded packages. Example: /hana/local/downloads Download SAP HANA packages from the SAP Service Marketplace to the local directory. Create a directory, in to which the package contents can be unpacked. Example: /hana/local/downloads/install Unpack the archive in to the local directory.
Update the system (manual update and DVD update): The following steps apply to both update methods, and are based on the examples above. 1. Change to the directory where the hdblcm tool is located. For manual update: cd /hana/local/downloads/install For update from DVD: cd <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64/ 2. Locate the SAP_HANA_DATABASE directory in the unpacked archive or on the DVD, and run the hdblcm update tool. In interactive mode: For hdblcm interactive, run the following: ./hdblcm Select the update option, and enter parameters interactively. For hdblcmgui, run the following: ./hdblcmgui
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Select the update option, and follow the update GUI. In command line option mode: ./hdblcm --action=update From the command line, it is possible to specify all necessary update parameters, and even run update in batch mode. For more details, refer to the inline help: ./hdblcm --action=update -help Using the configuration file: 1. Generate the configuration file template with update parameters: ./hdblcm --action=update --dump_configfile_template=<filepath> 2. Edit the configuration file template, save it, and call it during update: ./hdblcm --action=update --configfile=<filepath>
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Advanced Installation
Advanced installation topics are designed for those who are familiar with SAP HANA, and are installing it regularly, in various production environments. In particular, advanced installation refers to automated installation and the configuration of a multi-host system using hdblcm. SAP HANA also offers other tools for advanced installation tasks, including registering and renaming hosts, which are described in detail in the SAP HANA LCM Tools Reference Guide. In order to provide flexibility, it is possible to install the same SAP HANA system in several ways. The differences between installation methods are best depicted through a one-to-one comparison of the same system installed with each available method. In the following example, there is a hardware partner who plans to install several SAP HANA single-host systems. His desired system has the following specifications: System name: P01 Instance number: 01 Installation path: /hana/shared Data path: /hana/data/P01 Log path: /hana/log/P01 User group ID: 110
He has several customers who have pre-ordered the single-host SAP HANA P01 system and he is expecting more P01 orders. His goal is to iteratively improve his installation method to the point that he can automate his ideally configured system installation on several hosts at the same time, come back later, and the installed SAP HANA platforms will be finished and ready to ship. To reach his goal, he installs the same system (P01) three times, using: Command line options Configuration file Configuration file in batch mode
SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Advanced Installation
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Installing the System Using Command Line Options

Since the hardware partner is still new to installing SAP HANA, he tries out the installation first from the command line. He reviews the installation parameters and finds the corresponding parameter key-value pairs for his desired P01 single-host system. System Detail System name Specification P01 Command Line Parameter --sid=P01 --number=01 --sapmnt=/hana/shared --datapath=/hana/data/P01 --logpath=/hana/log/P01 --groupid=110
Instance number 01 Installation path Data path Log path User group ID /hana/shared /hana/data/P01 /hana/log/P01 110
The hardware partner takes the parameter key-value pairs, and builds the command line input as follows: ./hdblcm --sid=P01 --number=01 --groupid=110 --sapmnt=/hana/shared --datapath=/hana/ data/P01 --logpath=/hana/log/P01 Upon review of the parameter syntax, he realizes he did not need to specify sapmnt, datapath, or logpath parameters because he chose the default values. The rest of the parameters could also have been given the shortform syntax. Therefore, the same P01 system installation could be simplified to the following syntax: ./hdblcm s P01 n 01 G 110 System Detail System name Specification P01 Simplified Command Line Parameter -s P01 -n 01 <default> <default> <default> -G 110
Instance number 01 Installation path Data path Log path User group ID /hana/shared /hana/data/P01 /hana/log/P01 110
Installing the System Using the Configuration File

Now that the hardware partner successfully installed from the command line, he wants to make use of the configuration file, since his end goal is to automate the installation. He generates a template of the configuration file: ./hdblcm --action=install --dump_configfile_template=/home/root/HANA_install.cfg He opens the blank configuration file template and fills it in as follows:
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HANA_install.cfg# SAP HANA System ID sid=P01 # Instance Number (Default: 00) number=01 # ID of User Group 'sapsys' Groupid=110 Since it was already discovered that only the SID, instance number, and group ID differ from the default values, only they are specified in the configuration file. The hardware partner also realizes that there is automatic substitution of the SID (sid) and installation path (sapmnt) throughout the configuration file according to default values (for example, datapath default: /hana/data/${sid}), so he does not need to append the SID (in this case, P01) to the paths. Now, he can start the installer from the command line with the following simple command: ./hdblcm --configfile=/home/root/HANA_install.cfg
Installing the System Using the Configuration File in Batch Mode

Now the hardware partner can take the last step of automation with the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm and use batch mode. It is important to note, up this point the hardware partner has been interactively entering passwords and confirming other default parameters as part of interactive mode. Batch mode runs the installer without asking for any confirmation or parameter entry, thereby allowing installation to run to completion from one push of a button. There are two choices for password entry in batch mode. Either the passwords can be stored in an XML file and passed to the installer as a stream by standard input, or they can be specified in the configuration file. Since the hardware partner is already making use of the configuration file, he decides to enter the passwords there. The only mandatory parameters in batch mode are the SID and passwords, so he checks the other defaults of the mandatory installation values before continuing the installation. In batch mode, the installer accepts default values for any unspecified parameters. With the addition of passwords to the configuration file, it now looks like this: HANA_install.cfg# Root User Password root_password=Root1234 ... # SAP HANA System ID sid=P01 # Instance Number (Default: 00) number=01 ... # ID of User Group 'sapsys' Groupid=110 ... # SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 ... # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 .... # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234
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Now, the partner starts the installer, this time with the addition of the batch mode parameter, -b (or --batch): ./hdblcm --configfile=/home/root/HANA_install.cfg -b
Multi-Host System Setup

A multi-host SAP HANA system can be installed using all the methods listed above (with command line options, in the configuration file, and in batch mode). Additionally, the graphical interface tool hdblcmgui can also be used to build a multi-host system. When installing a multi-host system, the following applies: Using the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools, hdblcm or hdblcmgui, multiple hosts can be configured during installation. Additional hosts cannot be added to existing systems with these tools. The addhosts parameter must be specified. It is also possible to specify additional options for hosts such as: role, storage_partition, and group. For more details, refer to the addhosts parameter information, and the multi-host system concepts information. The root user on all hosts must be the same. If the root user name is something other than the default "root", the root user name must be specified during installation with the parameter root_user.
Related Information
Installation Parameters [page 21] Installation parameters are a fundamental aspect of the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui, and provide the opportunity to optimize and customize the system during installation. Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63] It is important to review multi-host system concepts like host grouping and storage options before installing a multi-host system. SAP HANA LCM Tools Reference Guide
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Automating SAP HANA System Installation
Installation automation is designed for anyone who wants to install a similar SAP HANA system multiple times or start an unattended installation. With the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm, it is now possible to automate installation by using a combination of the configuration file, command line options, and batch mode, so that an SAP HANA system installation can be executed once without any follow-up selection. To illustrate the purpose of installation automation, let us assume there is a hardware partner who offers SAP HANA platforms (SAP HANA system installed on SAP verified hardware) in three sizes: Small, Large, and Extra Large.
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Since the hardware partner prepares the SAP HANA platform on-demand, he needs to be able to react quickly to orders as they are placed. During slow sales periods, manual installation is feasible, however during busy sales periods, manual installation could create too much overhead. In this case, installation automation would allow the hardware partner to start as many installation copies as required, without any further interaction with the installer. It would even be possible for the partner to start the installation near the end of the business day, leave the installation, and ship out the order the next morning.
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The hardware partner automates the installation of nine SAP HANA systems (1 Extra Large, 5 Large, and 3 Small). Previously, he has created configuration files for each of the three system types. So, when several orders come in at the same time, he fine tunes his installation script to include the number of systems and calls hdblcm with the configuration file parameter in batch mode. When the installation script is run, SAP HANA is installed on both the single-host and multi-host systems, without any additional input. By reusing the same configuration files, the installations are reliable, flexible, and efficient.
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Automation Checklist
Automation is ideal for installations that run unattended. Before you start an automated installation, it is recommended to consider the following. For All System Types Do the operating system and additional software components meet the requirements? Do you know where the data volumes and the log volumes will be located? Refer to the Hardware and Software Requirements [page 14]. For security reasons, the data device and log device should not be the same. Refer to the SAP HANA System Types [page 11].
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Where will the required file systems be located and is the storage sufficient? Have you performed a hardware check?
Refer to the Recommended File System Layout [page 16]. The installer performs a hardware check before installation, for automated installation it is recommended to perform a manual hardware check first. Refer to the Hardware and Software Requirements [page 14]. SYSTEM, <sid>adm, sapadm, and root passwords must be specified in the configuration file or in an XML file. Refer to the Specifying Passwords [page 43] information.
Where will you specify passwords?
For the Multi-Host System Type Only How many worker hosts and standby hosts will there be? How will they be grouped? System processes and data are distributed among worker hosts, including the original host. Standby hosts do not perform tasks. Refer to the Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63]. External storage can be configured so that hosts have shared or non-shared access. Refer to the Multi-Host System Concepts [page 63]. If not, the root_user parameter must be specified during installation. Refer to the root_user [page 35] parameter information.
How will storage devices be configured?
The root user name must be the same for all hosts in a multi-host system. Will the root user name for all hosts be "root"?
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Automating with the Configuration File
The configuration file is a text document where all available installation parameters can be specified. By calling hdblcm with --action=install --dump_configfile_template=<file> parameters specified, a text file is output to a specified file path. It can then be opened and edited. The template provides the available installation parameter values as well as corresponding information about their purpose and default values. For more information about preparation, see Preparing the Configuration File [page 58]. When the configuration file has been prepared, it can be used in a number of ways: hdblcm with the configuration file - This method is the simplest. The installation parameter values are read by the installer from the configuration file. If all mandatory parameters are specified in the file, minimal interaction is required during installation. See Using the Configuration File [page 59] for more information. hdblcm with the configuration file and command line options - This method offers the most flexibility and is designed to reuse a configuration file for another installation. See Using the Configuration File with Command Line Options [page 60] for more information. hdblcm with the configuration file and batch mode - This method is used for automated installation. It can be used to automate installation for several instances in a multi-host system, or combined with a script to automate installation of several identical systems. See Enabling Batch Mode [page 61] for more information.
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For examples of installing with the configuration file, or for an example of the configuration file itself, refer to the related information.
Related Information
Example Use Cases [page 76] The following is a sampling of general use cases, which illustrate the functionality and versatility of the SAP HANA hdblcm lifecycle management tool. Configuration File Template [page 80] The following is the configuration file template that is generated using the dump_configfile_template parameter in combination with the hdblcm installer.
4.1.2.1
Preparing the Configuration File
The configuration file is an installation tool for those who want to install several of the same system, or save configuration parameters for reuse or for quick reference.
Prerequisites
Make sure you have done the following before you start preparing the configuration file. You have considered how to set up the required systems and directories. For more information, see Recommended File System Layout [page 16]. You have considered which installation parameters the new system requires. For more information, see Installation Parameters [page 21].
Context
The configuration file is a plain text file of specified installation parameters, written in the same syntax as in the command line (except without the leading two dashes --). A configuration file template can be generated, edited, and saved to be called during installation. The configuration file template provides a brief, commented-out summary of each parameter. Each parameter is set to its default value. The parameters are divided into the following categories: general, server, client, studio, and LifecycleManager.
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1. 2. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Generate the configuration file template. Run the hdblcm program using the parameter dump_configfile_template. Specify an action and a file path for the template: ./hdblcm --action=[install|update] --dump_configfile_template=<filepath> 3. Edit the configuration file parameters. Save the file. It is recommended that at least the SAP system ID (sid) and the instance number (number) are uniquely defined. There are several required parameters, that are provided default values in case they are not customized. For more information, refer to the default values. Some file path parameters have automatic substitution values as part of the default file path, using the sid (SAP HANA system ID) and sapmnt (installation path) parameters, so that the substituted values create file paths that are unique and system-specific. For example, the default for the data file path is: datapath=/ hana/data/${sid}, where sid is automatically replaced by the unique SAP HANA system ID.
Results
You have generated the configuration file template, edited it, and saved it. The configuration file is now ready for use during installation.
Related Information
Changeable Default Values [page 41] The installer uses the following default values unless you change them during installation.
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Using the Configuration File
By defining a prepared configuration file during installation, specified parameter values are used by the installer to build a customized SAP HANA system.
Prerequisites
You have prepared the configuration file. For more information, see Preparing the Configuration File [page 58] You are logged in as root user.
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If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows: The JRE is accessible either via the PATH or JAVA_HOME variable. The JRE is up-to-date (version 1.6 or higher). Verify by calling: java -version
Procedure
1. 2. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer with the prepared configuration file specified: ./hdblcm --configfile=<file path>
Results
The installation progress is displayed on the command line. The SAP HANA system is now up and running.
4.1.2.3 Using the Configuration File with Command Line Options

By defining a prepared configuration file during installation, specified parameter values are used by the installer to build a customized SAP HANA system. Using the configuration file and command line options at the same time allows for additional flexibility.
Prerequisites
You have prepared the configuration file. For more information, see Preparing the Configuration File [page 58] You are logged in as root user. If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows: The JRE is accessible either via the PATH or JAVA_HOME variable. The JRE is up-to-date (version 1.6 or higher). Verify by calling: java -version
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If parameter values are specified in both the configuration file and the command line, the command line values override the configuration file values. This feature provides some extra flexibility for reuse, since an existing configuration file could be used for a new installation where most of the values remain unchanged, but some values could be modified on the command line ad-hoc.
Procedure
1. 2. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer with the prepared configuration file specified: ./hdblcm --configfile=<file path> <additional parameters>
Results
The installation progress is displayed on the command line. The SAP HANA system is now up and running.
Example
The following example installs a multi-host system with the addhosts parameter specified on the command line, but all other parameters specified from the configuration file. If the addhosts parameter is also specified in the configuration file, it is overwritten by the command line specification of addhosts. ./hdblcm --action=install -addhosts=hanahost2:group=HA1:storage_partition=3,hanahost3:role=standby:group=HA1 --configfile=/var/tmp/H01_configfile
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Enabling Batch Mode
Batch mode installation can be started from the command line alone or in combination with the configuration file. It runs all installation tasks without prompting for additional confirmation or input. Batch mode is designed to automate the installation process.
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When using batch mode, passwords must either be defined in the configuration file, or passed to the installer using an XML password file and streamed in via standard input. In both cases, it is necessary to prepare the passwords. For more information, see Specifying Passwords [page 43]. You are logged in as root user. If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows: The JRE is accessible either via the PATH or JAVA_HOME variable. The JRE is up-to-date (version 1.6 or higher). Verify by calling: java -version
Context
For those new to installation with the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool hdblcm, it is recommended to run some test installations before using batch mode in a production environment.
Procedure
1. 2. Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer with the batch mode parameter specified: ./hdblcm --batch <additional parameters> or ./hdblcm -b <additional parameters>
Results
The installation runs without any follow-up.
Example
The following example installs the SAP HANA server, client, and HLM as a single-host system. The SAP system ID and instance number are also specified from the command line. The system passwords are read from a standard input stream by the installer. All other parameter defaults are automatically accepted and no other input is requested in order to complete the installation. cat ~/Passwords.xml | ./hdblcm --batch --action=install -components=client,hlm,server --sid=DB1 --number=42 --read_password_from_stdin=xml
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If a configuration file is used in combination with batch mode, an identical system can be installed with a simplified call from the command line. In the following example, passwords are defined in the configuration file, in addition to the action, components, SAP system ID, and instance number. ./hdblcm --batch --configfile=/var/tmp/H01_configfile
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Multi-Host System Installation
It is possible to configure additional hosts for an SAP HANA system both during and after installation. However, there are some slight differences with the tools used depending on when you decide to add a host to the system. The SAP HANA lifecycle management tool (hdblcm) - By specifying the addhosts parameter during installation with the hdblcm tool, it is possible to configure a multi-host system interactively from the command line, in combination with the configuration file, or in batch mode. Each installation method uses the same addhosts parameter options. For detailed information about the parameter options, refer to addhosts. The SAP HANA lifecycle management tool (hdblcmgui) - It is possible to use the graphical installation tool, alone or in combination with the configuration file, to install a multi-host system. The host parameters correspond to those used in the command line. For detailed information about the parameter options, refer to addhosts. The SAP HANA lifecycle manager (HLM) - The SAP HANA lifecycle manager is used to add a host to an existing SAP HANA system. For more information, see the SAP HANA Update and Configuration Guide.
The following information only covers building a multi-host system during installation. Before carrying out the system installation, review the addhosts parameter options and how they can be set to optimize multi-host system performance.
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Multi-Host System Concepts
It is important to review multi-host system concepts like host grouping and storage options before installing a multi-host system.
Host Types
When configuring a multi-host system, the additional hosts must be defined as worker machines or standby machines (worker is default). Worker machines process data; standby machines do not handle any processing and instead just wait to take over processes in the case of worker machine failure.
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Auto-Failover for High Availability

Before installing a multi-host system, it is important to consider whether high availability is necessary and how hosts should be grouped to ensure preferred host auto-failover. For host auto-failover to be successful, if the active (worker) host fails, the standby host takes over its role by starting its database instance using the persisted data and log files of the failed host. The name server of one of the SAP HANA instances acts as the cluster manager that pings all hosts regularly. If a failing host is detected, the cluster manager ensures that the standby host takes over the role and the failing host is no longer allowed write access to the files (called fencing) so that they do not become corrupted.
Host Grouping
Host grouping does not affect the load distribution among worker hosts - the load is distributed among all workers in an SAP HANA system. If there are multiple standby hosts in a system, host grouping should be considered, because host grouping decides the allocation of standby resources if a worker machine fails. If no host group is specified, all hosts belong to one host group called "default". The more standby hosts in one host group, the more failover security.
If the same system is considered, but the standby hosts are each in a different host group, only one worker host in each group can be compensated if failure occurs. The advantage of this configuration, is that in an SAP HANA system with mixed machine resources, similar sized machines can be grouped together. If a small worker host fails, and a small standby in the same group takes over, the processes are moved to a machine with similar resources, which allows processing to continue as usual with optimal resource allocation. The installer distinguishes between two types of groups: sapsys groups, and host groups. The SAP system group (sapsys group) is the group that defines all hosts in a system. Therefore, all hosts in a multi-host system must have the same sapsys group ID, which is the default configuration with hdblcm. A host group is group of hosts that share the same standby resources only. Therefore, if the multi-host system has one standby host, it is important to leave all hosts in the same host group ("default") so that all hosts have access to the standby host in case a worker host fails.
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Storage Options
In single-host SAP HANA systems, it is possible to use plain attached storage devices, such as SCSI hard drives, SSDs, or SANs. However, in order to build a multi-host system with failover capabilities, the storage must ensure the following: The standby host has file access. The failed worker host no longer has access to write to files - called fencing.
There are two fundamentally different storage configurations which meet the two conditions above: shared storage devices or separate storage devices with failover reassignment. A shared storage subsystem, such as NFS or IBM's GPFS, is the commonly used storage option because it is easy to ensure that the standby host has access to all active host files in the system. In a shared storage solution, the externally attached storage subsystem devices are capable of providing dynamic mount points for hosts. Since shared storage subsystems vary in their handling of fencing, it is the responsibility of the hardware partner and their storage partners to develop a corruption-safe failover solution. A shared storage system could be configured as in the diagram below, however mounts may differ among hardware partners and their configurations.
It is also possible to assign every SAP HANA host a separate storage, which has nothing mounted except the shared area. This storage solution must be used in combination with the storage connector API, which SAP HANA offers storage technology vendors. During failover, SAP HANA uses the storage connector API to tell the storage device driver to re-mount the required data and logs volumes to the standby host and fence off the same volumes from the failed host.
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In a non-shared environment, separate storage used in combination with the storage connector API are given logical roles as numbers. If you install a multi-host system using hdblcm, you must specify the logical role (assigned by the storage connector API) as the storage_partition option in the addhosts parameter during installation so that the storage devices are recognized correctly by the installer.
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Creating a Multi-Host System During Installation
The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui have the ability to build a multi-host system during installation in interactive mode, in batch mode, and with the available parameter specification methods: interactively, using command line options, or with the configuration file.
Prerequisites
The shared file systems for the data files and log files are configured so that they are present and mounted on all hosts, including the primary host. The suggested locations for the file systems are as follows: /hana/shared/ /hana/data/<SID> /hana/log/<SID>
(Optional) Additional storage is configured. Root user name must be the same for all hosts in a multi-host system. If the root user name is not root, it must be specified as a parameter during installation using the parameter root_user. You are logged in as root user. If the SAP HANA studio is selected for installation, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is configured as follows:
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Multi-host system installation using the hdblcm installation tool requires the parameter action=install to be specified.
Procedure
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Change to the following directory on the installation medium: <DVD root directory>/DATA_UNITS/HDB_LCM_LINUX_X86_64 Start the installer from the command line: Interactive installation from GUI Start the graphical installation tool, and follow the steps to configure the multi-host system installation: ./hdblcmgui The following menu allows configuration of an SAP HANA multi-host system:
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A multi-host system can be installed interactively from the command line, however the storage and host role parameters cannot be entered interactively. Therefore, to carry out interactive installation from the command line, it required to specify at least the action and addhosts parameters. With the configuration file (CLI or GUI) Start the command line installation tool: ./hdblcm --action=install --configfile=<file path> Start the graphical installation tool: ./hdblcmgui --configfile=<file path>
It is possible to specify the addhosts parameter, and other required system parameters in the configuration file, and call the configuration file during multi-host system installation. Command line installation in batch mode Start the command line installation tool: ./hdblcm --action=install --addhosts=<host options> --sid=<SID> -number=<instance number> -b Multi-host system installation can be carried out in batch mode. In this case, at least the action, addhosts, sid, and batch parameters must be specified. It is recommended to check the file paths, and specify the instance number (number) as well.
Related Information
Installation Parameters [page 21] Installation parameters are a fundamental aspect of the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui, and provide the opportunity to optimize and customize the system during installation. Interactive Installation [page 45] Interactive mode is an installation mode, which requires the person installing the SAP HANA system to enter parameter specifications as they are requested by the installer. Automating with the Configuration File [page 57] The configuration file is a text document where all available installation parameters can be specified.
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Perform a system backup. We strongly recommend that you perform an initial backup of your system once you have finished the installation. For more details, see the system backup information in the SAP HANA Administration Guide. Change the passwords. If you are receiving an newly installed SAP HANA platform from a hardware provider, it is recommended to update the passwords so they comply with your security guidelines. For more information, see the SAP HANA Security Guide. Finalize your customization. Run the SAP HANA lifecycle manager to adapt the existing configuration, if necessary. For more information, see the SAP HANA Update and Configuration Guide.
After the installation has finished, it is recommended to perform the following tasks:
The following sections in this chapter are optional tasks that can be performed as part of installation management.
5.1
Starting and Stopping the SAP HANA System
Context
After the installation has finished successfully, the SAP HANA system is up and running. So you do not need to start the SAP HANA system. However, if required, you can start and stop the SAP HANA system from the command line in one of the following ways:
Procedure
By using the sapcontrol program: a) Log on to the SAP HANA system host as a user with root authorization. b) Execute one of the following commands: Start the SAP HANA system by entering the following command: /usr/sap/hostctrl/exe/ sapcontrol -nr <Instance_Number> -function Start Stop the SAP HANA system by entering the following command: /usr/sap/hostctrl/exe/ sapcontrol -nr <Instance_Number> function Stop
By using the HDB program: a) Log on to the SAP HANA system host as user <sapsid>adm. b) Execute one of the following commands: Start the SAP HANA system by entering the following command: /usr/sap/<SAPSID>/ <Instance_Name>/HDB start
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Example: /usr/sap/KB1/HDB26/HDB start Stop the SAP HANA system by entering the following command: /usr/sap/<SAPSID>/ <Instance_Name>/HDB stop Example: /usr/sap/KB1/HDB26/HDB stop
Note
The SAP HANA database does not start automatically by default when the SAP HANA system is started. But you can enable an automated start of this kind. For more information, see Enabling Automatic Start of the SAP HANA Database [page 71].
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Displaying the Process List
Prerequisites
You are logged on to the SAP HANA host as the root user.
Procedure
Display the SAP HANA system processes by running the following from the command line: /usr/sap/hostctrl/exe/sapcontrol -nr <instancenr> -function GetProcessList You can also display the SAP HANA system processes using the SAP Microsoft Management Console (SAP MMC) from a Microsoft Windows PC.
Results
Example
Displaying the Process List /usr/sap/hostctrl/exe/sapcontrol -nr 00 -function GetProcessList
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Enabling Automatic Start of the SAP HANA Database
Prerequisites
By default the SAP HANA database is configured so that it is not started automatically when the SAP HANA host is rebooted.
Context
If required, you can change this configuration by modifying the profile of the SAP HANA database as follows:
Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log on to the SAP HANA host as a user with root authorization. Change to the system profile directory /usr/sap/<SAPSID>/SYS/profile. Edit the profile <SID>_HDB<Instance_No>_<host_name>. Change the parameter setting Autostart = 0 to Autostart = 1 . Save the profile <SID>_HDB<Instance_No>_<host_name>.
Results
The SAP HANA database is started automatically when the SAP HANA host is rebooted.
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Enabling Persistence Encryption
To ensure that the SAP HANA database can always be restored to its most recent committed state, all data is periodically copied to disk. Privacy of data on disk can be ensured by enabling persistence encryption.
Context
Data is stored in persistent disk volumes that are organized in pages. If persistence encryption is enabled, all pages that reside in the data area on the disk are encrypted using the AES-256-CBC algorithm. Pages are transparently decrypted as part of the load process. When pages reside in memory they are therefore not encrypted and there is no performance overhead for in-memory page accesses. When changes to data are persisted to disk, the relevant pages are automatically encrypted as part of the write operation.
Note
You must be logged on to the SAP HANA host as the operating system user, <sid>adm.
Procedure
1. Generate a root encryption key using the hdbnsutil program.
Caution
Do not generate the root encryption key after you have enabled persistence encryption, since this would render the SAP HANA database unusable. The command is as follows: #hdbnsutil -generateRootKeys --type=ALL 2. Enable persistence encryption by executing the following SQL command: ALTER SYSTEM PERSISTENCE ENCRYPTION ON
Results
Encryption is now active. We recommend that you periodically change the encryption key used to encrypt pages in the data area in line with your organization's security policy.
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Related Information
SAP HANA Security Guide SAP HANA Administration Guide
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Deactivating the SYSTEM User
As the most powerful database user, SYSTEM is not intended for use in production systems. Use it to create lesser privileged users for particular purposes and then deactivate it.
Prerequisites
You have the system privilege USER ADMIN.
Context
SYSTEM is the database superuser. It has irrevocable system privileges, such as the ability to create other database users, access system tables, and so on. It is highly recommended that you do not use SYSTEM for dayto-day activities in production systems. Instead, use it to create database users with the minimum privilege set required for their duties (for example, user administration, system administration). Then deactivate SYSTEM.
Procedure
Execute the following statement, for example, in the SQL console of the SAP HANA studio: ALTER USER SYSTEM DEACTIVATE USER NOW
Results
The SYSTEM user is deactivated and can no longer connect to the SAP HANA database. You can verify that this is the case in the USERS system view. For user SYSTEM, check the values in the columns USER_DEACTIVATED, DEACTIVATION_TIME, and LAST_SUCCESSFUL_CONNECT.
Note
You can still use the SYSTEM user as an emergency user even if it has been deactivated. Any user with the system privilege USER ADMIN can reactivate SYSTEM with the statement ALTER USER SYSTEM ACTIVATE
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USER NOW. To ensure that an administrator does not do this surreptitiously, it is recommended that you create an audit policy monitoring ALTER USER statements.
5.6
Uninstalling the SAP HANA System
If required, you can uninstall the previously installed SAP HANA components by running either the hdblcm or hdblcmgui SAP HANA lifecycle management tools from the /<sapmnt>/<SID>/hdblcm directory.
Prerequisites
There is an installed SAP HANA system that should be uninstalled. You are logged in as root user on the SAP HANA system.
Note
Using hdblcm, it is possible to remove server, client, studio, AFL, LCAPPS or HLM components, but it is not possible to remove the SAP host agent or the SMD agent. If you need to uninstall the SMD agent, do this with the SAP HANA lifecycle manager, before running uninstallation.
Procedure
1. An hdblcm directory, in which the uninstallation script is contained, is created during system installation. Change to the directory containing the script: cd /<sapmnt>/<SID>/hdblcm 2. Start the uninstallation script. This can be performed with both hdblcmgui and hdblcm. Interactive mode with hdblcmgui: 1. 2. Start the hdblcmgui from the command line: ./hdblcmgui When the wizard appears, select the system components for installation, then select Uninstall. When the process is complete a log is produced.
Interactive mode with hdblcm: 1. Start the hdblcm tool from the command line with the uninstall parameter specified. ./hdblcm --uninstall It is also possible to uninstall individual components by specifying -components=<component1>,<component2> in combination with the uninstall parameter. For detailed information about the uninstallation parameters, review the inline help before uninstalling from the command line: ./hdblcm --uninstall -h
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When the process is complete a log is produced.
Results
The selected components are uninstalled. A log file is available.
Related Information
http://help.sap.com/hana/SAP_HANA_Update_and_Configuration_Guide_en.pdf
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Appendix
The following information is provided for reference and troubleshooting.
6.1
Example Use Cases
The following is a sampling of general use cases, which illustrate the functionality and versatility of the SAP HANA hdblcm lifecycle management tool.
Installing a Multi-Host System Using a Configuration File in Batch Mode

The following use case installs a multi-host system, with two hosts (both worker). The installer reads the parameters from a configuration file. The installation is run in batch mode, so that once the installation is started, both host installations are configured without any further input required. 1. The following are the desired parameters for the SAP HANA server. They are specified in a combination of command line options and configuration file: Parameter Passwords Input # Root User Password root_password=Root1234 ... # SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 ... # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 .... # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234 Location Specified Configuration file
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CLI Configuration file Configuration file Configuration file Configuration file
sid
sid=ABC
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number=01
root_user
root_user=sysroot
addhosts
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Parameter configfile
Input --configfile=/home/sysroot/hdblcm_SPS7.cfg
Location Specified CLI CLI Configuration file Configuration file Configuration file
batch
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userid
userid=55
groupid
groupid=110
storage_cfg 2.
storage_cfg=/home/sysroot/storage
The reusable installation parameter values are saved in the following configuration file: [Server] # Additional Hosts addhosts=hananode1 # Root User Name (Default: root) root_user=sysroot # Root User Password root_password=Root1234 # SAP HANA System ID sid=ABC # Instance number=01 Number (Default: <next available number>)
# SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 # System Administrator User ID (Default: <next available number>) userid=55 # ID of User Group 'sapsys' (Default: 79) groupid=110 # Directory containing a storage configuration storage_cfg=/home/sysroot/storage # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234 3. Now the installer can be called from the command line, with the remaining parameters read from the configuration file. The installation is run in batch mode, so no follow-up confirmation is required. ./hdblcm --action=install --configfile=/home/sysroot/hdblcm_SPS7.cfg -b
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Overwriting Configuration File Parameters with Command Line Parameters

The following use case uses the same configuration file as above. However, this time, the desired system deviates slightly from the one defined the configuration file. By specifying parameters in the command line which are already specified in the configuration file, the configuration file settings are effectively overwritten. The command line parameters take precedence over the configuration file parameters. 1. The following are the desired parameters for the SAP HANA server. They are specified in a combination of command line and configuration file: Parameter Input Location Specified Used for Installation yes
Passwords
# Root User Password root_password=Root1234 ... # SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 ... # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 .... # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234
Configuration file
action
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sid=ABC
sid
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number
number=01
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root_user
root_user=sysroot
addhosts
addhosts=hananode1
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userid=55
groupid
groupid=110
storage_cfg
storage_cfg=/home/sysroot/ storage
storage_cfg
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The reusable installation parameter values are saved in the following configuration file: [Server] # Additional Hosts addhosts=hananode1 # Root User Name (Default: root) root_user=sysroot # Root User Password root_password=Root1234 # SAP HANA System ID sid=ABC # Instance number=01 Number (Default: <next available number>)
# SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password=Agent1234 # System Administrator Password password=Adm1234 # System Administrator User ID (Default: <next available number>) userid=55 # ID of User Group 'sapsys' (Default: 79) groupid=110 # Directory containing a storage configuration storage_cfg=/home/sysroot/storage # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password=Sys1234 3. Now the installer can be called from the command line, with the remaining parameters read from the configuration file. The installation is run in batch mode, so no follow-up confirmation is required. ./hdblcm --action=install -n 01 --sid=DB1 -addhosts=hananode1,hananode2:role=standby --storage_cfg=/home/sysroot/ storage_new --configfile=/home/sysroot/hdblcm_SPS7.cfg -b
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Installing a Single-Host System with Passwords Read from XML Standard Input Stream
The following use case installs a single-host system. The installer reads the parameters from the command line, and the passwords from a standard input stream. The installation is run in batch mode, so that once the installation is started, the host is configured without any further input required. 1. The following are the desired parameters for the SAP HANA server. They are specified in a combination of command line and configuration file. Parameter Passwords Input --read_password_from_stdin=xml Location Specified CLI CLI CLI CLI CLI
sid
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number
number=01
root_user
root_user=sysroot
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The following password file is prepared with the accepted XML syntax: hdb_passwords.xml<?xml version="1.0" encoding= "UTF-8"?> <Passwords> <password>Adm1234</password> <system_user_password>Sys1234</system_user_password> <root_password>Root1234</root_password> <sapadm_password>Agent1234</sapadm_password> </Passwords> Now the installer can be called from the command line, with the remaining parameters read from the configuration file. The installation is run in batch mode, so no follow-up confirmation is required. cat ~/hdb_passwords.xml | ./hdblcm --sid=P02 --number 01 --root_user=sysroot -read_password_from_stdin=xml --batch
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Configuration File Template
The following is the configuration file template that is generated using the dump_configfile_template parameter in combination with the hdblcm installer. [General] # Location of SAP HANA DVD media (Default: <DVD directory>) component_medium= # Comma separated list of component directories component_dirs=
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# Directory root to search for components component_root= # Select the action to be either installation or update (Default: install) action=install # Print all timezones (Default: n) print_timezones=0 # Index (Default: client,studio,hlm) components= [Server] # Additional Hosts addhosts= # Non-standard Shared File System checkmnt= # Installation Path (Default: /hana/shared) sapmnt=/hana/shared # Root User Name (Default: root) root_user=root # Root User Password root_password= # Internal Network Address internal_network= # SAP HANA System ID sid= # Instance Number (Default: <next available number>) number= # Location of Data Volumes (Default: /hana/data/${sid}) datapath=/hana/data/${sid} # Location of Log Volumes (Default: /hana/log/${sid}) logpath=/hana/log/${sid} # Host Name of this Location (Default: <current host>) hostname= # Enables the installation or upgrade of the SAP Host Agent (Default: y) install_hostagent=1 # SAP Host Agent (sapadm) Password sapadm_password= # System Administrator Password password= # System Administrator Home Directory (Default: /usr/sap/${sid}/home) home=/usr/sap/${sid}/home # System Administrator Login Shell (Default: /bin/sh) shell=/bin/sh # System Administrator User ID (Default: <next available number>) userid= # ID of User Group 'sapsys' (Default: 79) groupid=
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# System Administrator Timezone (Default: UTC) timezone=UTC # Directory containing a storage configuration storage_cfg= # Database User (SYSTEM) Password system_user_password= # Restart instance after machine reboot? (Default: n) autostart=0 [LifecycleManager] # SAP Host Agent Package Location host_agent_package= # Certificate Host Names certificates_hostmap= [Client] # Client Installation Path (Default: /hana/shared/${sid}/hdbclient) client_path=${sapmnt}/${sid}/hdbclient [Studio] # SAP HANA Studio Installation Path (Default: /hana/shared/${sid}/hdbstudio) studio_path=${sapmnt}/${sid}/hdbstudio # Enables copying of SAP HANA Studio repository (Default: y) studio_repository=1 # Target path to which SAP HANA Studio repository should be copied copy_repository= # Java Runtime (Default: /usr/lib64/jvm/jre/bin/java) vm=/usr/lib64/jvm/jre/bin/java # Source path of SAP HANA Studio repository repository=
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting should be referred to if the installation fails for an unknown reason, or for workarounds in special circumstances.
Checking the Log Files

The SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui write log files during installation. The most recent log file is always available under /var/tmp/hdblcm.log or /var/tmp/hdblcmgui.log. Additionally, a copy of the log files is archived in the directory hdb_<SID>_hdblcm_<action>_<date>.. Since the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui are wrappers for underlying component installers, it is also possible to check the component logs. It is recommended to review and analyze
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the SAP HANA lifecycle management tools hdblcm and hdblcmgui logs first. Once the source of the problem is narrowed down to a specific component, then the component logs can be further analyzed. The component log files are stored in the following path: /var/tmp/hdb_<SID>_<action>_<time_stamp> where <action> :: = install | update | addhost | uninstall | and so on The following log files are written during performing the action: <hdbcommand>.log: can be read using a text editor <hdbcommand>.msg: XML format for the display in the installation tool with the GUI <hostname>_tracediff.tgz: provides a delta analysis of the original trace files, makes a detailed analysis more easy You can also view the last three log files in the SAP HANA studio using the administration function Diagnosis Files. For more information, see the SAP HANA Database - Administration Guide.
Repairing a Partially Installed System

If the installation stops without fully installing, and you would like to remove the components and start over, run the component uninstaller (hdbuninst) for each component individually. Then start the installation over again using hdblcm.
Accessing the Underlying Installer Components (pass_through_help)

Since hdblcm and hdblcmgui are wrapper tools, in some troubleshooting cases, it may be useful to pass component options on to the underlying component tools (hdbinst or hdbupd) in combination with the call to the hdblcm or hdblcmgui SAP HANA lifecycle management tools. To view the available underlying component parameters as extended help output, use the pass_through_help parameter. The action parameter and --help or -h must be specified in combination with pass_through_help. Syntax To view the help output for the installation or the update pass_through_help parameters, use the following syntax: --action=[install|update] --pass_through_help --help or --action=[install|update] --pass_through_help -h Table 3: Available Parameters for pass_through_help Parameter --hdbinst_client_ignore=<check1>[]... Install Update
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Parameter Ignores failing prerequisite checks (check_version) --hdbinst_client_path=<hdbinst_client_path> Installation path [default: --hdbinst_client_path=/usr/sap/ hdbclient] --hdbinst_client_sapmnt=<installation_path> Mount point for shared client installations [default: --hdbinst_client_sapmnt=/hana/shared] --hdbinst_plugin_ignore=<check1>[]... Ignores failing prerequisite checks (check_busy_files, check_version) --hdbinst_plugin_nostart Does not start the instance after installation --hdbinst_server_ignore=<check1>[]... Ignores failing prerequisite checks (check_busy_files, check_diskspace, check_hosts, check_license, check_min_mem, check_pending_upgrade, check_plugin_dependencies, check_secondary_system, check_version) --hdbinst_server_import_content[=off] Imports delivery units [default: --hdbinst_server_import_content] --hdbinst_server_xs_engine[=off] Enables the XS engine [default: --hdbinst_server_xs_engine] --hdbinst_server_xs_engine_http_port=<port> Specifies the HTTP port of the XS engine --hdbinst_server_xs_engine_https_port=<port> Specifies the HTTPS port of the XS engine --hdbinst_studio_path=<hdbinst_studio_path> Installation path [default: --hdbinst_studio_path=/usr/sap/ hdbstudio] --hdbupd_server_ignore=<check1>[]... Ignores failing prerequisite checks (check_busy_files, check_diskspace, check_hosts, check_license, check_min_mem,
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Parameter check_pending_upgrade, check_plugin_dependencies, check_secondary_system, check_version) --hdbupd_server_import_content[=off] Imports delivery units [default: --hdbupd_server_import_content] --hdbupd_server_nostart Does not start the instance after upgrade --hdbupd_server_xs_engine[=off] Enables the XS engine [default: --hdbupd_server_xs_engine] --hdbupd_server_xs_engine_http_port=<port> Specifies the HTTP port of the XS engine --hdbupd_server_xs_engine_https_port=<port> Specifies the HTTPS port of the XS engine XML password tag: <hdbinst_plugin_password> System administrator password
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Enabling the Installer Trace

If the installer crashes or loops it may make sense to trace the installer until the problem occurs, open a CSS ticket, and attach the trace file for further analysis. You can switch on the installer trace by setting the environment variable HDB_INSTALLER_TRACE_FILE to <tracefilename>. The directory containing the trace file must already exist.
Locating all SAP HANA File System Components

In addition to the main components installed in the default file systems described in Recommended File System Layout [page 16], it may also be necessary to locate the temporary files from the SAP HANA system. They can be found in the following directories: SAP HANA DB files: /var/lib/hdb - IPC data (volatile) /var/tmp - Installer log files, HDB_alive_* /tmp - .hdb_*_lock (volatile)
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SAP HANA Server Installation Guide

Hardware and Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Interactive Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.3.1 3.3.2

Multi-Host System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 4.2.1 4.2.2

5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6

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SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Table of Contents

6 6.1 6.2 6.3

SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Table of Contents

SAP HANA Installation Overview

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SAP HANA Server Installation Guide SAP HANA Installation Overview

Installations and Upgrades

Installations and Upgrades - H SAP HANA

HANA Platform Edition

SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION

Important SAP Notes

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SAP Note Number

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SAP HANA Guides

SAP HANA administration and security

SAP HANA Knowledge Center on the SAP Help Portal

SAP HANA documentation for previous Support Package Stacks

SAP HANA Knowledge Center on SAP Service Marketplace

SAP HANA Server Installation Guide SAP HANA Installation Overview

Before Installing an SAP HANA System

SAP HANA System Concepts

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SAP HANA System Types

Command Line Options

Multi-Host (Distributed) System

Hardware and Software Requirements

. For information about optimal settings for

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Recommended File System Layout

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File System Installation path (sapmnt)

Default Path /hana/shared/

Installing an SAP HANA System

Overview of the SAP HANA Installation Methods

Command Line Options

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SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Installing an SAP HANA System

SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Installing an SAP HANA System

Specifies the action of hdblcm to be either installation or update.

SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Installing an SAP HANA System

SAP HANA Server Installation Guide Installing an SAP HANA System

Syntax In the command line, the following syntax is used: --batch or -b

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