Linux Requirements for SAP HANA Installation

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What is the primary reason SAP recommends using 'RHEL for SAP Solutions' or 'SLES for SAP Applications'?

They are the most cost-effective options for running SAP applications.
They offer additional features and are optimized for SAP applications with extended support cycles. (correct)
They are the only operating systems certified for SAP HANA.
They are easier to install and maintain compared to standard Linux distributions.

According to the provided information, which SAP Note would provide specific guidance when migrating from a big-endian to a little-endian architecture on IBM Power Systems?

SAP Note 2188482
SAP Note 2554012 (correct)
SAP Note 2055470
SAP Note 2684254

For which specific volumes in SAP HANA are the file system recommendations primarily applicable?

The data volume, log volume, and shared volume.
The data volume, log volume, and backup volume. (correct)
Only the log volume.
Only the data volume.

SAP Note 2622671 provides information about?

SAP HANA certified and supported hardware. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a non-SAP application is used in conjunction with an SAP system, which source should be consulted for file system recommendations for it?

The relevant third-party application vendor. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which SAP Note provides recommended OS settings for RHEL 9?

SAP Note 3108302 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What potential issues may arise from not adhering to the recommended file system configurations for SAP HANA?

Performance degradations, inconsistencies, or unexpected terminations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does SAP Note 2537080 describe?

Migration from SAP HANA 1.0 on IBM Power Systems big-endian to SAP HANA 2.0 on IBM Power Systems little-endian (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a single-host SAP HANA system, where are the Installation, Data, and Log file systems typically located?

On the shared storage. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using shared storage for file systems in a single-host SAP HANA system?

It allows for easier expansion to a multi-host SAP HANA system. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a multi-host SAP HANA system, how do different hosts access the 'Installation Path'?

Each host connects to the same 'Installation Path' on shared storage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a multi-host SAP HANA system, how is the access to 'Data paths' and 'Log paths' managed for different hosts on shared storage?

Each host connects to a separate mnt0000x directory for 'Data paths' and 'Log paths' on the shared storage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the association between hosts and specific 'mnt0000x' directories determined in a multi-host SAP HANA system?

The association is handled by partition numbers, created during installation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the partition assignment not fixed in a multi-host SAP HANA system?

Because in a high-availability scenario, a standby host needs to take over that partition number if the active host fails. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content provided, how much free space is recommended in your working directory for patching SAP HANA?

At least 5 GB. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is SAP's recommendation regarding the placement of data and log volumes in an SAP HANA system?

They should be kept on separate disks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which operating systems are supported for SAP HANA on Intel-based hardware platforms?

SUSE Linux and Red Hat Linux (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SAP Notes mentioned in the context of Linux operating system settings?

To offer guidelines for optimizing Linux OS settings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following SAP Notes specifically addresses the installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x?

SAP Note 3108316 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux is required for SAP HANA 2.0?

RHEL 7.3 or newer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum version of SUSE Linux required to support SAP HANA 2.0 on IBM Power Servers?

SLES 12 SPx (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which SAP Note provides guidelines for SLES Operating System Installation for SAP HANA?

SAP Note 1944799 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operating systems is NOT mentioned as supported for SAP HANA installation?

Fedora Linux (C), Ubuntu Linux (D) Signup and view all the answers

For optimal settings in SAP HANA installations, what type of documentation should be consulted?

SAP Notes for installation guidance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

SAP HANA 2.0 Operating System

The operating system available for SAP HANA 2.0 on IBM Power servers, specifically SLES and RHEL.

RHEL for SAP Solutions

A specific Red Hat Enterprise Linux optimized for SAP applications with extended support.

SLES for SAP Applications

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server tailored for SAP applications, providing additional features and support.

Supported File Systems

File systems that have been tested and certified for use with SAP HANA for optimal performance and stability.