What is SAP HANA Simple Terms
A New Simpler Data Model
The new data model was switched/based on column store vs row store. S/4 was placed on top of HANA for Enterprise Information management #1
Simple in short: - The switch from row base to column base tables is the key. Still use row in some situation but the new design along with in memory index of tables which allow for on the fly aggregation
An Improved User Experience
For HANA, it is Fiori. Role base tiles. The User can now easily navigate all authorizes areas within HANA.
Complete Integration
The flat model allows for better integration of SAP Application. Example would be FI and CO accessing a Central Universal Journal
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