SAP HANA, express edition (Database services) - Getting started with the Marketplace on Microsoft Azure

Connect to your account in MS Azure and click Create resource

You will be presented with two options:

• SAP HANA, express edition (server-only): You can connect using SQL clients like SAP HANA Studio or any other client. Includes the Predictive Analytic Library, Machine learning libraries and other advanced analytics. This version is covered in this tutorial.
• SAP HANA, express edition + XS Advanced Applications (also referred to as XSA): Includes all of the other features plus the Cloud Foundry based development platform, SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA, administration cockpit among other applications like SHINE and Smart Data Streaming. OData support, Node.js and Java runtime environments are also included. This option requires more resources. Use this tutorial to learn how to set this version up.

In the search box, enter HANA express

Click on SAP HANA, express edition (server).

Click on Create to start the process of creating your instance.

The wizard will walk you through the basic steps. Fill-in the name of the instance and a username:

You can now enter a password or generate an SSH key. Complete all the fields and click on OK:

Note: Alternatively, you can follow these steps if you prefer to generate an SSH key

Step 2 in the wizard presents you with the pre-defined resources for your SAP HANA, express edition, instance. You can also review the pricing per month:

Click on Select.

Step 3 will provide you with additional options. Choose the advanced network options:

Generally, the rest of the default values should suit your needs. Review them and modify them if necessary. Click OK when ready:

Review the final summary and pricing and click on Create to continue:

Once deployment is finished, you will be redirected to the dashboard for your new virtual machine:

Take note of your external IP address:

• If you are using a Windows computer, you will need to download an SSH client such as PuTTY.

  In PuTTY, add the IP to the Host field and click OK:

  

  Note: If you chose to use an SSH key as an authentication method, you will need to add it in SSH->Auth

• If you are using an Apple computer, open a terminal (Finder -> Applications -> Terminal)

  Run the following command in the terminal, replacing the username and IP by the one in your virtual machine:

  SSH ssh <<my_username>>@<<your_IP>>
  

From the SSH console, enter the following command:

  sudo su - hxeadm

You will be prompted for a password for the administration users. Read the rules carefully before selecting one:

Note: Please check the password policy to avoid errors

SAP HANA, express edition requires a very strong password that complies with these rules:

• At least 8 characters
• At least 1 uppercase letter
• At least 1 lowercase letter
• At least 1 number
• Can contain special characters, but not ` (backtick), $ (dollar sign), \ (backslash), ' (single quote), or " (double quotes)
• Cannot contain dictionary words
• Cannot contain simplistic or systematic values, like strings in ascending or descending numerical or alphabetical order

Confirm the setup with Y. Once the configuration is finished, you will see a success message like the following one:

Your SAP HANA, express edition database is now up and running.

You can perform the optional setup steps below (recommended) or continue to explore tutorials to get you started or perform the optional steps below.

The default password for the operating system administration user is HXEHana1. You can change it to one of your choice.

Open a new SSH session and log in with user hxeadm.

Alternatively, from a new SSH session, you can use command sudo passwd hxeadm to change the password.

It is always safe to create a development user and even make a copy of the SYSTEM user to use as an administrator in case you somehow lock yourself out.

In a new SSH console, switch to the user hxeadm and connect to the database as follows:

sudo su - hxeadm

hdbsql -i 90 -d SYSTEMDB -u SYSTEM

Enter the master password you chose at setup. When the hdbsql command prompt is ready, enter the following (replacing a the password and username for one of your choice):

CREATE USER WORKSHOP_01 PASSWORD <password> NO FORCE_FIRST_PASSWORD_CHANGE ;

CALL GRANT_ACTIVATED_ROLE ('sap.hana.ide.roles::EditorDeveloper','WORKSHOP_01');
CALL GRANT_ACTIVATED_ROLE ('sap.hana.ide.roles::CatalogDeveloper','WORKSHOP_01');

Note: You may need to add additional roles or permissions depending on your development needs

Use your IP address to map it to the hosts file in your computer. You need administration permissions to do this.

• For Windows Computers:
  If your user is not an administrator but has administrator rights, right-click on Notepad and choose Run as Administrator. If you are an administrator user, proceed to the next point.

Open the file or navigate with Windows explorer. You need to edit the file called hosts in the directory C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

• For Mac OS:
  Open a terminal (Finder -> Applications -> Terminal) and type sudo nano /etc/hosts

Add the IP address followed by the name of the host, hxehost:

Save and close the editor.

Note: If Notepad asks you to create a new file you do not have enough permissions to save the file. Creating a new file will not alter the configuration as intended.