Appendix B. Architecture
The beauty of SAP HANA lies in its architecture. The way it is built makes it unique and very special compared to other databases. This appendix explains the architecture of SAP HANA, the different components, and their importance.
In this appendix, we will cover:
Understanding the SAP HANA architecture
Explaining IMCE and its components
Storing data – row storage
Storing data – column storage
Understanding the persistence layer
Understanding backup and recovery