Redhat For SAP HANA

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1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Target Audience
o Administrators who have some Linux or UNIX background
o Sales Engineers and Platform Consultants who need to learn about deploying SAP
HANA on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Course Objective
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to understand and demonstrate
how to prepare and deploy SAP HANA in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment, using XFS.
Course Format
The training consists of two parts: a lecture and a hands-on lab. You are strongly encouraged
to finish both parts. The hands-on lab provides a good opportunity to make mistakes,
troubleshoot, and succeed. The hands-on lab will definitely help you achieve a deeper
understanding of the lecture, which should also help you pass the exam.
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Chapter 1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Overview
1.1. Introducing Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
1.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Contents
1.3. Certified Configurations
1.4. Installation Guide, SAP Notes, and Red Hat Support Articles
1.5. Collaborative Support
1.6. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Portfolio for the Entire SAP Landscape
Abstract
Overview
Goal
Understand the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA SKU, its contents, certified
configurations, support process, and where to find product documentation
Objectives
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Identify the components of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
SKU
Understand SAP HANA certified configurations
Know where to find documentation
Understand the support process
Get familiar with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP product portfolio
1.1. Introducing Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA provides technology that makes it easy to deploy SAP
HANA and that enhances its ability to scale and handle large volumes of data. Product
highlights include:
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The option to continue standardizing on the leading enterprise Linux platform

World-class support from hardware partners, SAP, and Red Hat
A platform that offers reliability, flexibility, and certainty for scale out deployments
Delivered as an appliance from multiple hardware vendors *
Available in Single-Node and Scale-Out configurations
Optimized configurations for DATAMART, BWoH, and SoH
Reference
* An up-to-date list of certified configurations is available
at: http://global.sap.com/community/ebook/2014-09-02-hana-hardware/enEN/index.html
1.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Contents

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA contains the following channels:
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Base Channel 6.5 (as of Dec. 2014)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Child Channel
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Base Channel

Because Red Hat does not ship custom-built kernels for any products, Red Hat Enterprise
Linux Server Base Channel is identical to a regular Red Hat Enterprise Linux channel which
contains the same Linux kernel. Any additional packages will be shipped via a child channel
or an Add-On.
Note
The name of the repository for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Base Channel 6.5 is: rhelx86_64-server-6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Child Channel
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Child Channel contains additional packages essential
to a HANA deployment:
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Scalable File System Add-On (XFS)

compat-sap-c++.so package
Tuned profiles sap-hana and sap-hana-vmware
Note
The name of the repository for Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Child Channel 6.5 is:
rhel-x86_64-server-sap-hana-6
Scalable File System Add-On (XFS)
XFS is a robust and highly-scalable single-host 64-bit journaling file system. It is entirely
extent-based, so it supports very large file and file system sizes. The maximum supported
file system size is 500 TB. The number of files an XFS system can hold is limited only by the
space available in the file system.
Why use a specific file system like XFS?
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SAP tests their software during QA on a small number of file systems

XFS is clarified for SAP HANA
It is regarded as one of the best solutions to reach Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
compat-sap-c++.so Package
In order to run SAP HANA on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, you must install an additional
runtime environment for GCC 4.7: the RPM package compat-sap-c++ (see SAP note 2001528).
The compat-sap-c++.so package is required for the following reasons:
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It provides the gcc-4.7 libstdc++ rebuilt for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
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This gcc 4.7 compatibility library is required because SAP HANA was built on a
different platform
SAP uses a more recent compiler for its more recent feature set
Note
The compat-sap-c++.so package is installed as /opt/rh/SAP/lib64/compat-sap-c++.so
Tuned Profiles
Tuned is a daemon that monitors the use of system components and dynamically tunes
system settings based on that monitoring information. Tuned profiles are pre-defined
profiles for specific use cases. A tuned profile sets tunable kernel parameters (i.e. CPU
states and network latency parameters), or runs scripts to tune the operating environment
for a specific purpose.
Note
Tuned profile sap-hana is designed for SAP HANA running on bare metal.
Tuned profile sap-hana-vmware is designed for SAP HANA running on a VMware hypervisor.
Important
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA is required for every SAP HANA deployment.
1.3. Certified Configurations

The following configurations have been certified for SAP HANA Appliance running on Red Hat
Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA:
HANA Version
HANA 1.0 SPS 08 and 09 (as of Dec. 2014)
CPU Architecture
Intel Ivy Bridge-EX, a.k.a. Xeon E7 v2
Note
What about Intel Westmere? Will Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA be certified for the
Westmere platform?
Both Red Hat and SAP wish to protect the investment the customer has already made. For
this first release, we were looking forward and made sure that we were running on the latest
technology. If a customer would like a particular Westmere configuration with a particular
HW vendor, they must work with that HW vendor and create the request. Both Red Hat and
SAP support these certification efforts.
Configurations
o Single Node
o Scale Out
o SoH: (Business) Suite on SAP HANA
Important
Always check the most current list of certified hardware before a HANA deployment. You can
find an up-to-date list of certified hardware at:
http://global.sap.com/community/ebook/2014-09-02-hana-hardware/enEN/index.html
File Systems
o GPFS by IBM/Lenovo
o XFS and ext3 by other HW vendors
Note
XFS is covered in this course and the accompanying labs.
1.4. Installation Guide, SAP Notes, and Red Hat Support

Articles
The following documentation is provided for a smooth SAP HANA deployment:
Single-Host Mode Installation Guide
o ALL Hardware Vendors: SAP Note 2009879 - SAP HANA Guidelines for Red
Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Operating
System - http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2009879
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SAP HANA on RHEL on IBM xServer using

GPFS: http://www.saphana.com/docs/DOC-4739
Multiple-Host Mode Installation Guide

SAP HANA Server Installation and Update
Guide:http://help.sap.com/hana/SAP_HANA_Server_Installation_Guide_en.pdf
SAP Notes
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SAP Note 2013638 - SAP HANA DB: Recommended OS settings for RHEL
6.5 -http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2013638
SAP Note 2001528 - Linux: SAP HANA Database SPS 08 revision 80 (or
higher) on RHEL 6 or SLES 11 -
http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2001528
Red Hat Support Articles
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA: system update and
supportability:https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1243453
Why can I not install or start SAP HANA after a system

upgrade?:https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1236813
Why SAP HANA crashes after 10days of

uptime?: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1323663
Why SAP HANA SP08 fails to install despite my server is a certified

appliance and I have a valid RHEL for SAP HANA
subscription?: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1129463
Important
It is important to read the documentation before starting an SAP HANA deployment. The
documentation contains information pertaining to supportability.
1.5. Collaborative Support

SAP and Red Hat have joined in a highly collaborative support relationship to provide a
seamless support experience to customers. Adoption of SAP HANA has never been easier with
a single-ticket support system.
Red Hat offers an SAP TAM (Technical Account Manager) service. Customers who have this
service find it highly valuable because they receive meaningful technical advice from the
TAM, as well as faster resolution of both SAP and Red Hat issues.
Integrated ticketing system - Customer has single support interface
Note
Customers can reach out to SAP or to the OEM to initiate support. Because SAP, the OEM,
and Red Hat all participate in the SAP Global Support Process and the SAP Linux Lab, we will
all work together to resolve customer issues without ping-ponging them between support
contacts.
1.6. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Portfolio for the Entire
SAP Landscape
With Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA, Red Hat offers a complete Red Hat Enterprise
Linux for SAP portfolio for the entire SAP Landscape, including SAP Business Applications and
HANA.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Business Applications
o SAP certified pacemaker-based HA resource agents
o sapconf OS provisioning tool
o Legacy SAP locales to migrate non-unicode SAP from Unix/Windows
o vhostmd for SAP monitoring on KVM
o Fully-certified virtualization hypervisor (KVM) and unlimited guests
Reference
You can find details about Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Business Applications at:
https://access.redhat.com/knowledge/node/34169
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
o Scalable File System Add-On (XFS)
o compat-sap-c++.so package
o tuned profiles sap-hana and sap-hana-vmware
Reference
You can find details about Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA at:
https://access.redhat.com/articles/1187363
Chapter 2. SAP HANA Installation Process and Methods

2.1. SAP HANA Installation Process and Methods
2.2. Minimum Requirements
Abstract
Overview
Goal
Understand the deployment process, installation methods, and minimum requirements.
Objectives
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Understand the SAP HANA installation process

Understand the SAP HANA installation methods
Understand minimum requirements
2.1. SAP HANA Installation Process and Methods

SAP HANA Installation Process
Each of the following steps will be discussed in detail in the following chapters:
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Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA.

Prepare the operating system.
Prepare the file systems.
Prepare SAP HANA installation media.
Install SAP HANA.
SAP HANA Installation Methods

You can use either of the following methods to install SAP HANA:
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Manually install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA and HANA
Install using a kickstart file
Note
Manual installation is covered in this course and the associated labs.
Please check the installation guide for details on installing using a kickstart profile.
2.2. Minimum Requirements

The following minimum requirements must be met:
Memory
The system must have a minimum of 24GB of RAM, otherwise the installation of SAP HANA
will fail.
Storage
For details on storage requirements, see SAP HANA - Storage Requirements
at: http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-60313
Example
Based on the formulas provided by the SAP HANA - Storage Requirements document, a
system with 24GB of RAM would have the following file system structure and minimum
storage requirements:
Table 2.1. Minimum storage for a system with 24GB RAM
Mount Point
Size
Notes
10 GB
root - Red Hat Enterprise Linux base installation
/hana/shared/SID
24 GB
1 x RAM
/hana/data
24 GB
1 x RAM
/hana/log
12 GB
0.5 x RAM
/install
128 GB
Fixed size for installation temp files
/usr/sap
50 GB
Fixed minimum size
Chapter 3. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

3.1. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA - Manual Method
3.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Subscription
3.3. Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System
3.4. Prepare the File Systems - XFS
Abstract
Overview
Goal
Objectives
Understand the installation and provisioning of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA, and the prepara
file systems.
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Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux manually

Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA subscriptions
Prepare the operating system
Prepare the file systems - XFS
3.1. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Manual Method
Below is the process to manually install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA:
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Install interactively from DVD (use the minimal installation).

Set the hostname for the server.
Check for network connectivity.
Register the host to the Red Hat Customer Portal or your local Red Hat Satellite
Server.
5. Subscribe to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA channel.
Note
Red Hat Enterprise Linux base installation is not covered in this course. In the lab, each
student receives a system with a pre-installed Red Hat Enterprise Linux Base Server.
To obtain training on Red Hat Enterprise Linux base installation, register for the Red Hat
Enterprise Linux Implementation course offered by Red Hat OPEN.
3.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Subscription

The process of registering your system to a Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
subscription involves the following steps:
1. Make sure Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP was granted to your Red Hat Network
Classic1 account
2. Subscribe to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA using Red Hat Subscription
Management
Make Sure Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP was Granted to Your Red Hat Network
Classic1 Account
When a Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA subscription is purchased, the entitlement
appears in the Red Hat Network Classic1 account used for the purchase. If this is not the
case, contact Red Hat Support.
Subscribe to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Using Red Hat Subscription
Management
Register to Red Hat Network Classic1 using Red Hat Subscription Management
Red Hat Subscription Management is a local service which tracks installed products and
subscriptions on a local system to help manage subscription assignments. It communicates
with the backend subscription service (the Customer Portal or an on-premise server, such as
Subscription Asset Manager) and it works with content management tools such as yum.
[root@server ~]# subscription-manager register --username=RHN_USERNAME \
--password=RHN_PASSWORD
List Available Pools

List all the available pools that the system is eligible to subscribe to:
[root@server ~]# subscription-manager list --available
Subscribe to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Use the output of the previous step to identify the pool that contains Red Hat Enterprise
Linux for SAP Hana, and then use its Pool ID to subscribe:
[root@server ~]# subscription-manager subscribe --pool POOL_ID
Note
If you do not have a Red Hat Network Classic1 account with sufficient subscriptions, the
system provided by the lab has been subscribed to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA.
Verify the Subscription
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA channel and its repo should be visible to this
system:
[root@server ~]# yum repolist
repo id
repo name
status
RHEL 6.5 SAP HANA
3.3. Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system must be provisioned with all the necessary
software packages, kernel settings, and configurations that make it ready for SAP HANA
installation. These items fall into the following categories:
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Kernel Updates and Supportability

Settings recommended in SAP Note 2013638
Required Configurations
Optional Configurations
Kernel Updates and Supportability

As of Dec. 2014, SAP HANA IS CURRENTLY CERTIFIED FOR RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX 6.5
ONLY. The system must not be updated to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6. It is important to
update only the OS kernel and firmware packages to the latest release that appeared in Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5.
Important
You can find the latest information on kernel updates and supportability on the Red Hat
Customer Portal in this article: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1243453
SAP Note 2013638
For important OS settings see SAP Note 2013638 - SAP HANA DB: Recommended OS
Settings for RHEL 6.5http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2013638. This note
contains important OS setting recommendations:
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Disable Transparent HugePages

Configure C-States for lower latency in Linux
Upgrade OpenSSL
Install GCC 4.7 runtime environment
Disable SELinux
Check the version of nss-softokn-freebl

SAP HANA is not currently intended to be used with Transparent HugePages (THP); when THP
are enabled, SAP HANA can crash occasionally. Therfore, THP should be deactivated until
verification has been completed.
Configure C-States for lower latency in Linux
The Linux kernel shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 includes a new cpuidle driver for
recent Intel CPUs: intel_idle. This driver leads to a different behavior in C-states switching.
The normal operating state is C0, when the processor is put to a higher C state, it will save
power. However, for low latency applications, the additional time needed to start the
execution of the code again causes performance degradations.
Upgrade OpenSSL
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 distribution is vulnerable to an OpenSSL bug called
"Heartbleed". OpenSSL versions 1.0.1 before 1.0.1g allow remote attackers to obtain
sensitive information i.e. private keys.
Note
To fix the bug, upgrade OpenSSL by following the instructions provided by Red
Hat:https://access.redhat.com/site/solutions/781793 (see also SAP note 2005955 http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2005955).
Install GCC 4.7 Runtime Environment
To run SAP HANA on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, you need an additional runtime
environment for GCC 4.7; the RPM package compat-sap-c++ must be installed (see also SAP
note 2001528).
Disable SELinux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 is delivered with SELinux enabled by default. However, there is
no SELinux policy available for SAP HANA, so leaving SELinux enabled can lead to problems
when running SAP HANA on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Therefore, you should disable SELinux.
Check the Version of nss-softokn-freebl
The latest version of the nss-softokn-freebl package that is currently supported with SAP
HANA on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 is: nss-softokn-freebl-3.14.3-12.
If you already updated unintentionally, you need to downgrade the package by following the
instructions in the knowledgebase article below.
Reference
Details on the version of nss-softokn-freebl can be found in this Red Hat knowledgebase
article:https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1236813
Required Configurations
Besides the settings outlined in SAP Note 2013638, the following settings are required:
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Configure NTP
Disable firewall
Install dependencies
Install SAP JVM to be used by HANA Studio
Install tuned profile
Tunable kernel parameters
Symbolic links
Disable crash and core file handling of the OS
Install unrar
Configure NTP
If you can access an NTP time server from the machine, we strongly recommend that you
enable Network Time Protocol (NTP) to keep the time and date synchronized on all SAP
HANA servers.
Disable Firewall
The firewall is disabled by default. See Appendix I of the installation guide for detailed
instructions on how to configure iptables for usage with SAP HANA.
Note
Firewall configuration is an advanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrative topic. Due to
time constraints, firewall configuration is not covered in this course no its labs.
Install Dependencies
Install dependencies in accordance with the SAP HANA Server Installation and
Update Guide.
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Software group: base

Software packages: gtk2 libicu xulrunner ntp sudo tcsh libssh2 expect cairo graphviz
iptraf krb5-workstation krb5-libs.i686 nfs-utils lm_sensors rsyslog openssl098e openssl
xorg-x11-xauth PackageKit-gtk-module libcanberra-gtk2 libtool-ltdl
Optional package: numactl, if the benchmark HWCCT is to be used.
Install SAP JVM to be Used by HANA Studio

SAP JVM is used by HANA Studio and you can download it from SAP Service Marketplace.
Note
As an alternative, IcedTea will be installed in the lab.
Install Tuned Profile
Tuned is a daemon that monitors the use of system components and dynamically tunes
system settings based on that monitoring information. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP
HANA provides two tuned profiles:
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sap-hana: for bare-metal installation

sap-hana-vmware: for HANA installation on VMware hypervisor
Tunable Kernel Parameters

The following parameters must be set in /etc/sysctl.conf. The SAP HANA installer adds some
of these parameters, so add these settings after SAP HANA is installed. The following is an
example:
net.ipv4.tcp_slow_start_after_idle=0
net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter=0
net.ipv4.ip_local_port_range=40000 61000
net.ipv4.neigh.default.gc_thresh1=256
kernel.shmmni=65536
kernel.msgmni=32768
kernel.sem=1250 256000 100 8192
kernel.sysrq=1
vm.swappiness=60
vm.max_map_count=2000000
vm.memory_failure_early_kill=1
fs.file-max=20000000
fs.aio-max-nr=458752
Symbolic Links
For compatibility reasons, the following four symbolic links are required:
# ln -s /usr/lib64/libssl.so.0.9.8e /usr/lib64/libssl.so.0.9.8
# ln -s /usr/lib64/libssl.so.1.0.1e /usr/lib64/libssl.so.1.0.1
# ln -s /usr/lib64/libcrypto.so.0.9.8e
/usr/lib64/libcrypto.so.0.9.8
# ln -s /usr/lib64/libcrypto.so.1.0.1e
Disable Crash and Core File Handling of the OS

Because SAP HANA has its own dump mechanisms which can be analyzed by SAP support,
kdump should be disabled. Additionally, kdump eats up memory that could otherwise be
used for the database.
The occurrence of SAP HANA crashes is entirely unrelated to operating system mechanisms.
This means that you can omit the application crash and core file handling of the operating
system. The abrt service, which handles application crashes, must be disabled completely.
Install unrar
The SAP HANA archive is in multi-spanning format, so you need the unrar utility to unpack it.
Reference
See SAP Note 886535 - Downloading Multispanning
Archiveshttp://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/886535 for details.
Optional Configurations
The following configurations are optional depending on your system:
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Lock Kernel Version

Hardware With IvyTown Sockets
NIPING
Lock Kernel Version

As of Dec. 2014, SAP HANA is currently certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 only.
According to SAP Note 2013638 - SAP HANA DB: Recommended OS settings for
RHEL 6.5 the system must not be updated to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6.
Lock the kernel, kernel-firmware, and kernel-headers to the latest available kernel of the
2.6.32-431 series. Also lock the nss-softokn-freebl and nss-softokn packages to the latest
versions compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5.
Important
Always check the latest installation guide for supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel
version information!
Hardware With IvyTown Sockets
For hardware with eight IvyTown sockets and larger, the maximum number of processes for
the sapsys group is not sufficient. This causes the installation of SAP HANA to fail.
The solution is to create the /etc/security/limits.d/99-sapsys.conf file with the
following content:
[root@server ~]# cat /etc/security/limits.d/99-sapsys.conf
@sapsys soft nproc unlimited
NIPING
The niping program is used for SAP support. To use this program, download it from the SAP
Service Marketplace.
Note
You also need to download SAPCAR from SAP Service Marketplace to install NIPING.
3.4. Prepare the File Systems - XFS

The following steps outline the process of installing and creating XFS file systems for SAP
HANA:
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Install XFS
Create Disk Partitions
Create LVM Logical Volumes
Create XFS File Systems
Create Mount Points
Mount File Systems
Note
XFS is good for large files or for extremely small files. However, it lacks tuning support once
the file system is created. As a good practice, design and tune the file system before
creating it. To assist with the design and tuning, Red Hat provides an XFS File System Layout
Calculator at:https://access.redhat.com/labs/fslayoutcalculator
Note
See the Minimum Requirements chapter for important information on file system layout and
size.
Chapter 4. Install SAP HANA

4.1. SAP HANA Installation Modes
4.2. SAP HANA Installation Methods
4.3. SAP HANA Installation Media
4.4. SAP HANA Installation - Interactive
4.5. Lecture Wrap Up
Abstract
Overview
Goal
Objectives
Understand the installation of SAP HANA.

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Understand SAP HANA installation modes

Understand SAP HANA installation methods
Prepare SAP HANA Installation Media
Install SAP HANA
4.1. SAP HANA Installation Modes

SAP HANA can be installed on a single host or distributed onto multiple hosts.
Single-Host Mode
In single-host mode, one SAP HANA instance is installed on one host. This is the simplest type
of HANA system installation. On the single host, HANA scales up as needed.
Multi-Host Mode
In a multiple-host (distributed) system, multiple SAP HANA instances distribute over multiple
hosts, with one instance per host.
Note
Single-Host installation is covered in this course and its labs. For details about Multi-Host
installation, see SAP HANA Server Installation and Update Guide.
4.2. SAP HANA Installation Methods

Several tools are provided to install SAP HANA:
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Command line: hdblcm

GUI hdblcmgui
Command Line: hdblcm

hdblcm can take installation parameters either interactively or from a prepared answer file.
Note
Using the hdblcm command to install SAP HANA interactively is covered in this course and its
labs.
4.3. SAP HANA Installation Media

This topic covers the download and preparation of the SAP HANA installation media.
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Download SAP HANA Installation Media

Extract SAP HANA Installation Media

You can download SAP HANA from SAP Service Marketplace:
http://support.sap.com/swdc -> Installations and Upgrades -> A-Z Index -> H -> SAP InMemory (SAP HANA ) -> HANA Platform Edition -> SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION -> SAP HANA
PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0 -> Installation -> Scroll down to the bottom of the Downloads panel > SAP HANA Platform Ed. 1.0 Latest
Note
Below is an example of the download. Please note that the media's object number may
change when SAP releases an update. Check Title description instead of Object number.
Note
You need an SAP S User account to access the SAP Service Marketplace. If you do not have
one of these accounts, contact your company's SAP administrator. It may take one or two
days to process the account request.
Extract SAP HANA Installation Media

Use the unrar utility to unpack the HANA installation media.
Reference
For details, see SAP Note 886535 - Downloading Multispanning Archives http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/886535.
4.4. SAP HANA Installation - Interactive

Interactive Installation With hdblcm Command
hdblcm can take installation parameters either interactively or from a prepared answer file.
Make sure that you have the following data available:
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System ID of the database

Instance number of the installation (beware of cluster installations)
Usage type of the database
Instance admin password
Linux account data of the instance admin
Home directory
UID
Default shell
GID
System user password
Whether the SAP HANA instance should restart after machine reboot
Installation Command
[root@server ~]# ./hdblcm --action=install
4.5. Lecture Wrap Up

This concludes the lecture part of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA OPEN training.
Next, proceed with the labs to get some hands-on practice.
Chapter 5. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Lab

5.1. Lab - Prerequisites
5.2. Lab - Set Up Your Lab Environment
5.3. Lab - Download SAP HANA Installation Media
5.4. Lab - Verify Your Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Subscription
5.5. Lab - Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
5.6. Lab - Provision Required Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS Features
5.7. Lab - Provision Optional Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS Features
5.8. Lab - Prepare XFS File Systems
5.9. Lab - Reboot Your System
5.10. Lab - Extract SAP HANA Installation Media
5.11. Lab - Install SAP HANA
5.12. Lab - Test SAP HANA Database
5.13. Lab - The End
Abstract
Overview
Goal
Install and provision Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA, prepare the file
systems, install SAP HANA
Objectives
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Review lab prerequisites

Setup and access the lab environment
Download the software
Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
Prepare the file systems (XFS)
Unpack SAP HANA installation media
Install SAP HANA
Test SAP HANA Start/Stop
5.1. Lab - Prerequisites

You need the following accounts to access important information and necessary software:
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SAP S user account

Red Hat Customer Portal account
SAP S User Account

This account allows you to download software and generate license keys from SAP Service
Marketplace athttp://service.sap.com. You need this account to download SAP HANA.
Note
If you do not have an SAP S user account, contact your company's SAP administrator and
request an account withSoftware download authorization. It may take one day or two to
process your account request.
Red Hat Customer Portal Account
The Red Hat Customer Portal account is also known as a Red Hat Network Classic1 or RHN
account. This account allows you to download Red Hat software and to access support
articles from Red Hat Customer Portal:http://access.redhat.com
Note
You can create a Red Hat Customer Portal account at http://www.redhat.com.
5.2. Lab - Set Up Your Lab Environment

** This entire section is extremely important. Please read and understand
it before continuing with the course. Many of your questions will be
answered here. **
Provision Your Lab Environment

1. Log in to the OPENTLC CloudForms system at http://labs.opentlc.com.
2. Go to Services -> Catalogs.
3. On the left, expand All Services/OPENTLC Labs.
4. On the left, click RHEL for SAP HANA Lab.
5. On the right, click Order.
6. On the bottom right, click Submit.
Important
You will receive an email with the information on how to access your environment. It takes
about 20 minutes for your lab to fully start up and be accessible.
Get Familiar With Your Lab Environment
In this course, you do most of the hands-on practice exercises and lab work with one
dedicated computer system. This system is pre-installed with a Red Hat Enterprise Linux
base server. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA subscription is provided on the system,
as well as disk partitions with enough space for an SAP HANA installation. The entire
environment is hosted in the cloud, but the system configuration resembles a bare metal
environment.
Access Your System via SSH
You can access your system using an SSH client pointed to the hostname that you received in
your provisioning email. You must log in using your OPENTLC SSO account (the same login
that you used to provision the lab) plus your OPENTLC SSO SSH Key.
If you have not already registered your SSH Public Key with OPENTLC SSO, log in
tohttps://www.opentlc.com/pwm/private/UpdateProfile and paste your public key there.
Reference
If you need more information on generating SSH keys see:
Windows: http://kb.site5.com/shell-access-ssh/how-to-generate-ssh-keys-and-connect-toyour-account-with-putty
Linux/OSX: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-ssh-keys--2
Log in to Your System
You can log in to the system using ssh:
[student@desktop ~]$ ssh opentlc_username@system_IP
Become Root User

The root password on the system is r3dh@t1!.
Important
You must log in to the system using your OPENTLC SSO account, and then become
the root user using sudo.
[student@server ~]$ sudo su -
Note
Unless noted otherwise, all the command line executions in the lab will be conducted
as root user.
5.3. Lab - Download SAP HANA Installation Media

Due to End User License Agreement (EULA) restrictions, Red Hat OPEN cannot provide SAP
HANA Installation Media in this training course. You must download the installation media
from SAP Service Marketplace using your own SAP S user account.
Important
Start the download as soon as possible; it may take a while to complete the download.
SAP HANA can be downloaded from SAP Service Marketplace:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Point your browser to: http://support.sap.com/swdc.

Select Installations and Upgrades.
Select A-Z Index -> H.
Select SAP In-Memory (SAP HANA ) -> HANA Platform Edition -> SAP HANA
PLATFORM EDITION -> SAP HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0.
5. Select Installation, and then scroll down to the bottom of the Downloads panel and
select SAP HANA Platform Ed. 1.0 Latest.
Note
Below is an example of the download. Please note that the media's object number may
change when SAP releases updates. Check the Title description instead of the Object
number.
Note
You need an SAP S user account to access the SAP Service Marketplace. If you do not have an
account, contact your company's SAP administrator and request an account with Software
download authorization. It may take one day or two to process your account request.
Upload SAP HANA Installation Media to Your System
Use the following command to upload the SAP HANA software from your client to the lab
system:
[student@desktop ~]$ scp 51049219_part*.* opentlc_username@system_IP:~
Important
Start the upload as soon as you have access to the system. The upload may take several
hours depending on the speed of your network connection.
While the software upload is in progress, open another terminal, log in to the server, and
prepare the system in parallel.
5.4. Lab - Verify Your Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
Subscription
The lab environment should have a pre-installed version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 base
server, and it should already be subscribed to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA
channel.
Verify the Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Subscription
Use the following command to verify your subscription:
[root@server ~]# yum repolist
repo id
repo name
status
RHEL 6.5 SAP HANA
5.5. Lab - Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS

Complete the steps in this section to prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS based on SAP
Note 2013638http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2013638.
In the /boot/grub/grub.conf file, add the kernel command line
argument: transparent_hugepage=never
[root@server ~]# vi /boot/grub/grub.conf
kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.32-431.el6.x86_64 ro
root=/dev/mapper/VolGroup-lv_root rd_NO_LUKS LANG=en_US.UTF-8
rd_NO_MD rd_LVM_LV=VolGroup/lv_swap SYSFONT=latarcyrheb-sun16
crashkernel=auto rd_LVM_LV=VolGroup/lv_root KEYBOARDTYPE=pc
KEYTABLE=us rd_NO_DM transparent_hugepage=never
You can switch Transparent HugePages on and off with these commands:
[root@server ~]# echo always >

/sys/kernel/mm/transparent_hugepage/enabled
[root@server ~]# echo never > /sys/kernel/mm/transparent_hugepage/enabled
Configure C-States for Lower Latency in Linux

To see if the recommended driver is enabled, execute the following command. The correct
value should be acpi_idle
[root@server ~]# cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpuidle/current_driver
acpi_idle
Upgrade OpenSSL
To fix a known bug, upgrade OpenSSL by following the instructions provided by Red
Hat:https://access.redhat.com/site/solutions/781793 (see also SAP note 2005955 http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2005955):
[root@server ~]# rpm -q openssl
openssl-1.0.1e-15.el6.x86_64
Upgrade openssl:
[root@server ~]# yum y update openssl
After the update, perform a system reboot.
Warning
Wait for the SAP HANA software upload to finish before you perform the system reboot!
Install GCC 4.7 Runtime Environment
Use the following command to install GCC 4.7:
[root@server ~]# yum install compat-sap-c++
[root@server ~]# ls -l /opt/rh/SAP/lib64/compat-sap-c++.so
Disable SELinux
1. Check the current SELinux status as follows:
2. [root@server ~]# sestatus
3.
SELinux status:
enabled
4.
SELinuxfs mount:
/selinux
5.
Current mode:
permissive
6.
Mode from config file:
enforcing
7.
Policy version:
24
8.
Policy from config file:
targeted
9. Use the following command to disable SELinux:

[root@server ~]# sed -i 's/^SELINUX=.*/SELINUX=disabled/g'
/etc/selinux/config
10. SELinux will be disabled after a system reboot. (Do not, reboot while the SAP HANA
upload is in progress!)
Using caution, set SELinux to permissive before you reboot:
[root@server ~]# setenforce 0
[root@server ~]# getenforce
Permissive
Check the nss-softokn-freebl Version

Use the following command to check the installed version:
[root@server ~]# yum info nss-softokn-freebl
Installed Packages
Name
: nss-softokn-freebl
Arch
: x86_64
Version
: 3.14.3
Release
: 9.el6
Note
Version 9.el6 is fine. The version can be up to Release 12.el6 - the latest in Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 6.5.
If you already updated unintentionally, downgrade the package by following the instructions
in the Red Hat kbase article: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1236813
5.6. Lab - Provision Required Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS

Features
Configure NTP
[root@server ~]# service ntpd stop
[root@server ~]# ntpdate 0.rhel.pool.ntp.org
[root@server ~]# service ntpd start
[root@server ~]# echo 0.rhel.pool.ntp.org >> /etc/ntp/step-tickers
[root@server ~]# chkconfig ntpd on
[root@server ~]# chkconfig |grep ntpd
[root@server ~]#
ntpd
0:off
1:off
2:on
3:on
4:on
5:on
0:off
1:off
2:off
3:off
4:off
5:off
6:off
ntpdate
6:off
Disable Firewall
[root@server ~]# service iptables save
[root@server ~]# service iptables stop
[root@server ~]# chkconfig iptables off
Install Dependencies
[root@server ~]# yum -y groupinstall base
[root@server ~]# yum -y install gtk2 libicu xulrunner ntp sudo tcsh
libssh2 expect cairo graphviz iptraf krb5-workstation krb5-libs.i686 nfsutils lm_sensors rsyslog openssl098e openssl xorg-x11-xauth PackageKitgtk-module libcanberra-gtk2 libtool-ltdl
Install IcedTea for Use by HANA Studio

[root@server ~]# yum -y install icedtea-web
Install and Configure Tuned Profiles

1. Install the tuned-profiles-sap-hana package from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux
for SAP HANA channel:
[root@server ~]# yum -y install tuned-profiles-sap-hana
2. For SAP HANA operating on bare-metal, configure the tuned profile accordingly:
3. [root@server ~]# tuned-adm profile sap-hana
4. [root@server ~]# chkconfig tuned on
5. [root@server ~]# tuned-adm list
6.
... ...
7.
Current active profile: sap-hana
Add Tunable Kernel Parameters to /etc/sysctl.conf

[root@server ~]# vi /etc/sysctl.conf
net.ipv4.tcp_slow_start_after_idle=0
net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter=0
net.ipv4.ip_local_port_range=40000 61000
kernel.shmmni=65536
kernel.msgmni=32768
kernel.sem=1250 256000 100 8192
kernel.sysrq=1
vm.swappiness=60
vm.max_map_count=2000000
vm.memory_failure_early_kill=1
fs.file-max=20000000
fs.aio-max-nr=458752
[root@server ~]# sysctl -p
Create Symbolic Links

[root@server ~]# ln -s /usr/lib64/libssl.so.0.9.8e
/usr/lib64/libssl.so.0.9.8
[root@server ~]# ln -s /usr/lib64/libssl.so.1.0.1e
/usr/lib64/libssl.so.1.0.1
[root@server ~]# ln -s /usr/lib64/libcrypto.so.0.9.8e
[root@server ~]# ln -s /usr/lib64/libcrypto.so.1.0.1e
[root@server ~]# ldconfig
Disable Crash and Core File Handling of the OS

1. Disable kdump:
2. [root@server ~]# service kdump status
3. [root@server ~]# service kdump stop
4. [root@server ~]# chkconfig kdump off
5. Disable the abrt service which handles application crashes:

6. [root@server ~]# chkconfig abrtd off
7. [root@server ~]# chkconfig abrt-ccpp off
8. [root@server ~]# service abrtd stop
9. [root@server ~]# service abrt-ccpp stop
10. Disable core dumps for all users:
11. [root@server ~]# vi /etc/security/limits.conf

12. *
soft
core
13. *
hard
core
Install unrar
[root@server ~]# wget -P /root http://www.rarlab.com/rar/unrar-5.0RHEL5x64.tar.gz
[root@server ~]# tar zxf /root/unrar-5.0-RHEL5x64.tar.gz -C /bin/
[root@server ~]# chmod 755 /bin/unrar
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5.7. Lab - Provision Optional Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS

Features
Note
This lab is optional.
Lock the Kernel Version
# yum -y install yum-plugin-versionlock yum-plugin-security
# echo kernel-2.6.32-431.el6.* >>

/etc/yum/pluginconf.d/versionlock.list
# echo kernel-firmware-2.6.32-431.el6.* >>
# echo kernel-headers-2.6.32-431.el6.* >>
# echo nss-softokn-freebl-3.14.3-12.el6.* >>
# echo nss-softokn-3.14.3-12.el6.* >>

Create the /etc/security/limits.d/99-sapsys.conf File, if Your Hardware has 8 or More
IvyTown Sockets:
[root@server ~]# vi /etc/security/limits.d/99-sapsys.conf
@sapsys soft nproc unlimited

Configure NIPING
[root@server ~]# ./SAPCAR_315-20010450.EXE -xvf ./NIPING.SAR
[root@server ~]# cp niping /bin
[root@server ~]# chmod 755 /bin/niping
5.8. Lab - Prepare XFS File Systems

In this lab, you will complete the following tasks:
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Review disk layout

Install XFS
Create disk partitions
Create LVM logical volumes
Create XFS file systems
Create mount points
Mount file systems
Table 5.1. File Systems for a System with 24GB RAM
Mount Point
Size
Notes
/hana/shared
24 GB
1 x RAM
/hana/data
24 GB
1 x RAM
/hana/log
12 GB
0.5 x RAM
/install
128 GB
Fixed size for installation temp files
/usr/sap
50 GB
Fixed minimum size
Note
Check the Minimum Requirements chapter for important information on file system layout
and size.
Review Your System's Disk Layout
The following disks have been provided on your system:
Table 5.2. Disk Layout of Your System
Disk
Size
Notes
/dev/vda
20 GB
Already mounted at /
/dev/vdb
50 GB
For mount point /usr/sap
/dev/vdc
250 GB
For HANA installation
Install XFS
Use the following command to install XFS:
[root@server ~]# yum -y install xfsprogs
Create Disk Partitions

1. Check for available block devices:
2. [root@server ~]# lsblk -f
3.
NAME
FSTYPE
4.
vda
5.
vda1
6.
vda2
LABEL
UUID MOUNTPOINT
/boot
7.
VolGroup-lv_root (dm-0)
8.
VolGroup-lv_swap (dm-1) [SWAP]
9.
vdb
10. vdc
11. Create a disk partition that occupies the entire disk on /dev/vdc:
12. [root@server ~]# fdisk -cu /dev/vdc
13. Command (m for help): n
14. Command action
15.
extended
16.
primary partition (1-4)
17. p
18. Partition number (1-4): 1
19. First sector (63-524287999, default 63): [return]
20. Using default value 63
21. Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (63-524287999, default
524287999): [return]
22. Using default value 524287999

23.
24. Command (m for help): t
25. Selected partition 1
26. Hex code (type L to list codes): 8e
27. Changed system type of partition 1 to 8e (Linux LVM)
28.
29. Command (m for help): w
30. Create a disk partition that occupies the entire disk on /dev/vdb:
31. [root@server ~]# fdisk -cu /dev/vdb
Create LVM Logical Volumes

1. Create physical volumes:
2. [root@server ~]# pvcreate /dev/vdc1
3. [root@server ~]# pvcreate /dev/vdb1
4. Create volume groups:

5. [root@server ~]# vgcreate vg00 /dev/vdc1
6. [root@server ~]# vgcreate vg01 /dev/vdb1
7. Create logical volumes:

8. [root@server ~]# lvcreate -L24GB -n lv_hana_shared vg00
9. [root@server ~]# lvcreate -L24GB -n lv_hana_data vg00
10. [root@server ~]# lvcreate -L12GB -n lv_hana_log vg00
11. [root@server ~]# lvcreate -L128GB -n lv_install vg00
12. [root@server ~]# lvcreate -L50GB -n lv_usr_sap vg01
Create XFS File Systems
Note
XFS is good for large files or for extremely small files. However it lacks the tuning support
once the file system is created. As a good practice, design and tune the file system before
creating it. To assist with the design and tuning, Red Hat provides an XFS File System Layout
Calculator at:https://access.redhat.com/labs/fslayoutcalculator
The following example creates the file systems that reside on a RAID 5 Array with three
disks, a block size of 4 KB, and a chunk size of 64 KB:
[root@server ~]# mkfs -t xfs -b size=4096 -d su=64k,sw=2
/dev/vg00/lv_hana_shared
/dev/vg00/lv_hana_data
/dev/vg00/lv_hana_log
/dev/vg00/lv_install
/dev/vg01/lv_usr_sap
Create Mount Points

1. Use the following commands to create mount points:
2. [root@server ~]# mkdir -p /hana/{shared,data,log}
3. [root@server ~]# mkdir -p /usr/sap
4. [root@server ~]# mkdir /install
5. Use the following commands to write mount entries into /etc/fstab:

6. [root@server ~]# echo "/dev/vg00/lv_install /install xfs defaults 1
3" >> /etc/fstab

7. [root@server ~]# echo "/dev/vg01/lv_usr_sap /usr/sap xfs defaults 1
4" >> /etc/fstab

8. [root@server ~]# echo "/dev/vg00/lv_hana_data /hana/data xfs
defaults 1 5" >> /etc/fstab

9. [root@server ~]# echo "/dev/vg00/lv_hana_log /hana/log xfs defaults
1 6" >> /etc/fstab

10. [root@server ~]# echo "/dev/vg00/lv_hana_shared /hana/shared xfs
defaults 1 7" >> /etc/fstab
Mount File Systems

Use the following command to mount the file systems:
[root@server ~]# mount -avt xfs
5.9. Lab - Reboot Your System

Warning
Wait for the SAP HANA software upload to finish before you reboot!
Reboot the system to apply some of the changes:
[root@server ~]# reboot
5.10. Lab - Extract SAP HANA Installation Media

Use the unrar utility to unpack the SAP HANA installation media:
[root@server ~]# unrar x ~/51049219_part1.exe /install
5.11. Lab - Install SAP HANA

Installation Parameters
Make sure that you have the data listed below available. Please also check the installation
guide for special requirements.
Parameter
Value
Usage Type of the database
All components: server/client/etc.
HANA System ID
ANA
Instance Number
00
Database Mode
Single-Container
System Usage
custom
Restrict Maximum Memory Allocation
24GB
System Administrator Login Shell
/bin/bash
Parameter
Value
System Administrator UID
1000
ID of User Group (sapsys)
79
Restart after Reboot
SAP Host Agent User (sapadm) Password
rhel4saphana
System Administrator (anaadm) Password
rhel4saphana
Database User (SYSTEM) Password
Rhel4saphana
Launch the Installer

Use the following commands to launch the installer:
[root@server ~]# cd /install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_SERVER_LINUX_X86_64/
[root@server ~]# ./hdblcm --action=install
SAP HANA Lifecycle Management - SAP HANA 1.00.090.00.1416514886

***************************************************************
Scanning Software Locations...

Detected components:
SAP HANA Database (1.00.090.00.1416514886) in
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_SERVER_LINUX_X86_64/server
SAP HANA AFL (Misc) (1.00.090.00.1416514886) in
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_AFL_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP HANA LCAPPS (1.00.090.000.449616) in
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HANA_LCAPPS_10_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP TRD AFL FOR HANA (1.00.090.00.1416514886) in
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_TRD_AFL_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP HANA Database Client (1.00.090.00.1416514886) in

/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_CLIENT_LINUX_X86_64/client
SAP HANA Smart Data Access (1.00.3.005.0) in
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/SAP_HANA_SDA_10/packages
SAP HANA Database version '1.00.090.00.1416514886' will be

installed.
Select additional components for installation:
Index | Components | Description

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
| server
| No additional components
| all
| All components
3
| client
| Install SAP HANA Database Client version
1.00.090.00.1416514886
4
| afl
| Install SAP HANA AFL (Misc) version
1.00.090.00.1416514886
5
| lcapps
1.00.090.000.449616
| Install SAP HANA LCAPPS version
6
| smartda
1.00.3.005.0
| Install SAP HANA Smart Data Access version
7
| trd
| Install SAP TRD AFL FOR HANA version
1.00.090.00.1416514886
Enter comma-separated list of the selected indices [3]: 2
Enter Local Host Name [hana-d032.rhpds.opentlc.com]:

Enter Installation Path [/hana/shared]:
Enter SAP HANA System ID: ANA
Enter Instance Number [00]:
Index | Database Mode
| Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
| single_container
| The system contains one database
2
| multiple_containers | The system contains one system
database and 1..n tenant databases
Select Database Mode / Enter Index [1]:
Index | System Usage | Description

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------1
| production
environment
| System is used in a production
2
| test
production
| System is used for testing, not
3
| development
production
| System is used for development, not
4
| custom
nor development
| System usage is neither production, test
Select System Usage / Enter Index [4]:
Enter Location of Data Volumes [/hana/data/ANA]:

Enter Location of Log Volumes [/hana/log/ANA]:
Restrict maximum memory allocation? [n]: y
Enter Maximum Memory Allocation in MB [24029]:
Enter Certificate Host Name For Host 'hana-d032.rhpds.opentlc.com'
[hana-d032.rhpds.opentlc.com]:
Enter SAP Host Agent User (sapadm) Password:
Confirm SAP Host Agent User (sapadm) Password:
Enter System Administrator (anaadm) Password:
Confirm System Administrator (anaadm) Password:
Enter System Administrator Home Directory [/usr/sap/ANA/home]:
Enter System Administrator Login Shell [/bin/sh]: /bin/bash
Enter System Administrator User ID [1000]:
Enter ID of User Group (sapsys) [79]:
Enter Database User (SYSTEM) Password:
Confirm Database User (SYSTEM) Password:
Restart instance after machine reboot? [n]: y
Summary before execution:

=========================
SAP HANA Components Installation

Installation Parameters
Remote Execution: ssh
Local Host Name: hana-d032.rhpds.opentlc.com

Installation Path: /hana/shared
SAP HANA System ID: ANA
Instance Number: 00
Database Mode: single_container
System Usage: custom
Location of Data Volumes: /hana/data/ANA
Location of Log Volumes: /hana/log/ANA
Restrict maximum memory allocation?: Yes
Maximum Memory Allocation in MB: 24029
Certificate Host Names: hana-d032.rhpds.opentlc.com -> hanad032.rhpds.opentlc.com
System Administrator Home Directory: /usr/sap/ANA/home
System Administrator Login Shell: /bin/bash
System Administrator User ID: 1000
ID of User Group (sapsys): 79
Restart instance after machine reboot?: Yes
SAP HANA Database Client Installation Path:
/hana/shared/ANA/hdbclient
Software Components
SAP HANA Database
Install version 1.00.090.00.1416514886
Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_SERVER_LINUX_X86_64/server
SAP HANA AFL (Misc)
Install version 1.00.090.00.1416514886

Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_AFL_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP HANA LCAPPS
Install version 1.00.090.000.449616
Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HANA_LCAPPS_10_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP TRD AFL FOR HANA
Install version 1.00.090.00.1416514886
Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_TRD_AFL_LINUX_X86_64/packages
SAP HANA Database Client
Install version 1.00.090.00.1416514886
Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/HDB_CLIENT_LINUX_X86_64/client
SAP HANA Smart Data Access
Install version 1.00.3.005.0
Location:
/install/51049219/DATA_UNITS/SAP_HANA_SDA_10/packages
Do you want to continue? (y/n): y

5.12. Lab - Test SAP HANA Database

1. Check the status of the SAP HANA database:
2. [root@server ~]# su - anaadm
3. [anaadm@server ~]$ HDB info
4. [You should see the following processes running for SAP HANA server]
5. USER
PID
PPID %CPU
VSZ
RSS COMMAND
6. anaadm
8245
8226
1.0 3847532 1115060
\_ hdbnameserver
7. anaadm
8306
8226
8.0 5620060 2906728
\_ hdbpreprocessor
8. anaadm
8309
8226
0.7 3177548 323864
\_ hdbcompileserver
9. anaadm
8330
8226
2.6 8417012 5117296
\_ hdbindexserver
10. anaadm
8333
8226
3.0 4450476 1603676
\_ hdbstatisticsserver
11. anaadm
8336
8226
1.2 4430580 1092020
\_ hdbxsengine
12. Stop the SAP HANA database:

14. [anaadm@server ~]$ HDB stop
15. Start the SAP HANA database:

17. [anaadm@server ~]$ HDB start

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Chapter I

1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Chapter 1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

1.1. Introducing Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

The option to continue standardizing on the leading enterprise Linux platform

1.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Contents

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Base Channel

Scalable File System Add-On (XFS)

SAP tests their software during QA on a small number of file systems

1.3. Certified Configurations

1.4. Installation Guide, SAP Notes, and Red Hat Support

SAP HANA on RHEL on IBM xServer using

Multiple-Host Mode Installation Guide

Why can I not install or start SAP HANA after a system

Why SAP HANA crashes after 10days of

Why SAP HANA SP08 fails to install despite my server is a certified

1.5. Collaborative Support

Integrated ticketing system - Customer has single support interface

Chapter 2. SAP HANA Installation Process and Methods

Understand the deployment process, installation methods, and minimum requirements.

Understand the SAP HANA installation process

2.1. SAP HANA Installation Process and Methods

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA.

SAP HANA Installation Methods

2.2. Minimum Requirements

root - Red Hat Enterprise Linux base installation

Fixed size for installation temp files

Fixed minimum size

Copyright 2015 Red Hat, Inc.

Chapter 3. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux manually

Install interactively from DVD (use the minimal installation).

3.2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA Subscription

List Available Pools

Subscribe to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA

[root@server ~]# yum repolist

RHEL 6.5 SAP HANA

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3.3. Prepare the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System

Kernel Updates and Supportability

Kernel Updates and Supportability

Disable Transparent HugePages

Disable Transparent HugePages

Software group: base

Install SAP JVM to be Used by HANA Studio

sap-hana: for bare-metal installation

Tunable Kernel Parameters

Disable Crash and Core File Handling of the OS

Lock Kernel Version

Lock Kernel Version

@sapsys soft nproc unlimited

3.4. Prepare the File Systems - XFS

Chapter 4. Install SAP HANA

Understand the installation of SAP HANA.

Understand SAP HANA installation modes

4.1. SAP HANA Installation Modes

4.2. SAP HANA Installation Methods

Command line: hdblcm

Command Line: hdblcm

4.3. SAP HANA Installation Media

Download SAP HANA Installation Media

Download SAP HANA Installation Media

Extract SAP HANA Installation Media