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SAP HANA is an in-memory data platform that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud. SAP HANA uses in-memory computing to store compressed data in RAM rather than in a relational database on disk drives. Organizations use the SAP HANA platform for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other business applications.
This solution uses SAP HANA in a TDI deployment scenario on the Dell PowerMax enterprise storage platform. PowerMax storage systems offer SAP enterprise customers trusted data services while delivering high performance and consistently low latency with guaranteed service levels. The PowerMax systems meet SAP HANA performance and functional requirements and are certified by SAP.