You know what SAP HANA is--now you need to see it in action. Look no further than this book, which will steer you through a real-life implementation of the standalone version of SAP HANA. You'll find step-by-step instructions and screenshots that show you how to get an SAP HANA system up and running, from concept to go-live. Skip the web search, and go straight to real data in a real system--this book will help you cut through the noise. * Learn how to implement a standalone version of SAP HANA * Get step-by-step instructions for integrating SAP HANA with SAP Data Services and the SAP BusinessObjects BI tools * Explore practical case studies in every chapter