SAP HANA Client Installation

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SAP HANA Client Installation and

Update Guide
Content
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1
Supported Platforms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2
Software Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1
Planning on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Available Clients on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Default Installation Paths for UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2
Installing the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Logging the Installation on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3
Uninstalling the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Interactive Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Batch Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1
Planning on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Available Clients on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Default Installation Paths for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2
Installing the SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Install the SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Logging the Installation on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3
Uninstall the SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Command and Call Option Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

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Introduction
SAP HANA provides client interfaces for connecting applications as part of the SAP HANA client software
package. The SAP HANA client can be installed on both UNIX/Linux and Microsoft Windows operating
systems, as well as on a SAP HANA server host during server installation.
Related Information
SAP HANA Server Installation and Update Guide
1.1
Supported Platforms
The SAP HANA client software can be installed on a variety of platforms.

The following platform types are supported:
AIX
HP-UX
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Solaris
For more information about supported platforms, see the tabs
release in the SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM).
Operating Systems
Clients
for your
Related Information
SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM)

Introduction
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1.2
Software Download
In the SAP Software Download Center, you have access to the installation media and components for SAP
HANA.
You can find the installation media and components for SAP HANA in the following locations:
Installation media for an SAP HANA SPS:
SAP Software Download Center
H
SAP In-Memory (SAP HANA)
HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0
Installations and Upgrades

HANA Platform Edition
A-Z Index
Installations and Upgrades -
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SAP
Installation
Support Packages and Patches for SAP HANA:

Patches - H
Support Packages and Patches
SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION
A-Z Index
Support Packages and
SAP HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0
The responsibility for acquiring and installing SAP HANA depends on the chosen deployment model:
If a customer chooses the SAP HANA tailored data center integration, the components of SAP HANA
have to be installed on validated hardware by a certified administrator.
If a customer chooses an SAP HANA appliance, the components of SAP HANA can only be installed by
certified hardware partners on validated hardware running a specific operating system. Any other system
or content developed with systems of this type is not supported by SAP. For more information, see the
information page of the product version. Support Package Stacks (SPS) can be downloaded and applied
to appliances in accordance with agreements with the respective hardware partner.
Related Information
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Introduction
SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux
The SAP HANA client can be installed or uninstalled on supported UNIX and Linux operating systems.
2.1
Planning on UNIX or Linux
Before installing the SAP HANA client on a supported UNIX or Linux operating system, review the available
supported clients and the default installation paths.
2.1.1
Available Clients on UNIX or Linux
When you install the SAP HANA client software package, supported clients are installed and available.
The clients available on UNIX and Linux platforms are as follows:
SQLDBC
ODBC
When using unixODBC, install release 2.3.0 or higher (check with command isql --version).
JDBC
2.1.2
Default Installation Paths for UNIX or Linux
The SAP HANA client software is unpacked to a default path during installation, depending on the platform
type and user. The default value can be changed by using the path call option.
Note
If you do not specify an installation path during installation, the following default values apply:
Table 1:
Platform
Package Version
Installation Path
Linux x86, 32-bit
32-bit
/usr/sap/hdbclient
Linux x86, 64-bit
64-bit
/usr/sap/hdbclient
Linux x86, 64-bit
32-bit
/usr/sap/hdbclient32

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Platform
Package Version
Installation Path
Other platforms
/usr/sap/hdbclient
When installing the SAP HANA client without administrative rights the installed SAP HANA client is only
available to the user who installed it, and the default installation folder is <$HOME>/sap/hdbclient.
Related Information
Command and Call Option Reference [page 14]
2.2
Installing the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux
The SAP HANA client can be installed from a graphical user interface or in the command line.
Until SAP HANA SPS 06, the installation of the SAP HANA client was performed as root user. As of SAP HANA
SPS 07, the installation of the SAP HANA client can also be performed without administrative rights and is only
available to the user who installed it.
2.2.1
Install the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux
Install the SAP HANA client from a graphical user interface or in the command line.
Prerequisites
If you plan to use the GUI option, hdbsetup, you need a local X11 graphical environment and an X server on the
machine where you perform the installation.
Procedure
1. Download and extract the software to an empty directory.
2. Open a shell and go to the directory where you unpacked the software.
3. Call the program hdbsetup (GUI installation) or hdbinst (command-line installation) by entering one of the
following commands:
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Option
Description
GUI
./hdbsetup [-a client]
Command line
./hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]
You can omit the call option -a client if you only have one installation kit - that is, one installation
variant - on your system.
4. Follow the instructions displayed by the installation tool.
5. For the environment of users that will use the client, including the user <sid>adm, add the installation
path to the library path environment variable. The library path environment variable differs according to
the operating system:
Operating System
Library Path Environment Variable
AIX
LIBPATH
HP-UX
SHLIB_PATH
Linux
LD_LIBRARY_PATH
Solaris
LD_LIBRARY_PATH
For information on how to set environment variables, see your operating system documentation.
Results
The client software is installed.
Related Information
2.2.2
Logging the Installation on UNIX or Linux
The SAP HANA client installation is logged by the system. There are two log files written during installation.
*.log: can be read using a text editor
*.msg: XML format for the display in the installation tool with the graphical user interface
The log files are stored here:
/var/tmp/hdb_client_<time stamp>

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2.3
Uninstalling the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux
Each installation has its own uninstallation tool. Use the hdbuninst program of the software package for which
you want to uninstall the client software.
2.3.1
Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Interactive Mode
you want to uninstall the client software. Interactive mode requires call options to be accepted or changed
during installation. Defaults are offered for some call options.
Prerequisites
You are logged on to the host where the client software is installed.
Procedure
1. Open a shell and go to the directory where you unpacked the software for this installation.
2. Enter the following command:
./hdbuninst
3. Enter the ID of the client software installation and press Enter .
Results
The client software is removed from this host.
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2.3.2
Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Batch Mode
you want to uninstall the client software. Batch mode runs the installation without interaction. Required call
options must be specified with the command; defaults are accepted for all un-specified call options.
Context
To call the hdbuninst program in batch mode, specify the installation path of the client software using the
path option.
If you omit the installation path, the program does not run in batch mode but instead queries the installation
ID.
Procedure
1. Open a shell and go to the directory where you unpacked the software for this installation.
./hdbuninst --path <installation path> -b
Results

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SAP HANA Client on Windows
The SAP HANA client can be installed or uninstalled on supported Windows operating systems.
3.1
Planning on Windows
Before installing the SAP HANA client on Windows, review the available supported clients and the default
installation paths.
3.1.1
Available Clients on Windows
When you install the SAP HANA client software package, supported clients are installed and available.
The clients available on Microsoft Windows platforms are as follows:
SQLDBC
ODBO
ODBC
JDBC
Microsoft ADO.NET
Note
To access the SAP HANA database from Microsoft Excel, you can install the 32-bit SAP HANA client for
Microsoft Excel. This is a self-extracting archive, which you can install independently of the other Windows
clients. It uses an ODBC driver.
For more information on the supported clients for SAP HANA, see SAP Note 1577128.
Related Information
1577128
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3.1.2
Default Installation Paths for Windows
The SAP HANA client software is unpacked to a default path during installation, depending on the platform
type and user. The default value can be changed by using the path call option.
Note
If you do not specify an installation path during installation, the following default values apply:
Table 2:
Platform
Package Version
Installation Path
Microsoft Windows x86, 32-bit
32-bit
C:\Program Files\sap
\hdbclient
64-bit
C:\Program Files\sap
\hdbclient
32-bit
C:\Program Files (x86)\sap

\hdbclient
When installing the SAP HANA client without administrative rights the installed SAP HANA client is only
available to the user who installed it, and the default installation folder is <%USERPROFILE%>\sap
\hdbclient.
Related Information
3.2
Installing the SAP HANA Client on Windows
The SAP HANA client can be installed from a graphical user interface or in the command line.
Until SAP HANA SPS 06, the installation of the SAP HANA client was performed as administrator. As of SAP
HANA SPS 07, the installation of the SAP HANA client can also be performed without administrative rights and
is only available to the user who installed it.

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3.2.1
Install the SAP HANA Client on Windows
Install the SAP HANA client from a graphical user interface or in the command line.
Procedure
1. Download and extract the software to an empty directory.
2. Open a command prompt and go to the directory where you unpacked the software.
3. Call the program hdbsetup (GUI installation) or hdbinst (command-line installation) by entering one of the
following commands:
Option
Description
GUI
hdbsetup [-a client]
Command line
hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]
You can omit the call option -a client if you only have one installation kit - that is, one installation
variant - on your system.
4. Follow the instructions displayed by the installation tool.
5. Add the installation path to the PATH environment variable.
For information on setting environment variables, see the documentation for your operating system.
6. To install the 32-bit SAP HANA client for Microsoft Excel, double-click the self-extracting file
HDBCLIENTXLS.exe and follow the instructions in the installation manager.
Results
The client software is installed.
Related Information
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3.2.2
Logging the Installation on Windows
The SAP HANA client installation is logged by the system. There are two log files written during installation.
*.log: can be read using a text editor
*.msg: XML format for the display in the installation tool with the graphical user interface
The log files are stored here:
%TEMP%\hdb_client_<time stamp>
3.3
Uninstall the SAP HANA Client on Windows
you want to uninstall the client software.
Procedure
1. Open a command prompt and go to the directory where you unpacked the software for this installation.
hdbuninst
3. Enter the installation ID assigned to the client software installation and press Enter .
Results
Note
You can also use the standard Windows functionality
to remove the client software.

Start
Control Panel
Add or remove programs
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Command and Call Option Reference
The SAP HANA installation tool, hdbinst, can be called in the command line in combination with call options.
Table 3: Commands
Operating System
Syntax
UNIX or Linux
./hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]

<option list> :: = <option> <option> ...
Microsoft Windows
hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]

<option list> :: = <option> <option> ...
The following call options can be used in combination with the call to SAP HANA lifecycle management tool
hdbinst.
archive_dir
Description
Specifies the installation variant - directory containing the installation kit.
Syntax
In the command line, the following syntax is used:
--archive_dir=<dir>
or, in short form:
-a <dir>
Remarks
The default for this parameter is --archive_dir=server. If the server installation kit
is not present, default values are (in order): client, studio.
batch
Description
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Runs the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool from the command line in batch mode
using default values for unspecified parameters. If mandatory values are omitted or if
invalid values are specified, the program issues an error message.
Syntax
--batch
or, in short form:
-b
check_files
Description
Checks whether components of the installation kit are already installed on this host.
Syntax
--check_files
configfile
Description
Loads a configuration file of call option key-value pairs to be passed to the SAP HANA
lifecycle management program.
Syntax
--configfile=<file path>
Remarks
The configuration file makes installation and configuration tasks more efficient and
reliable. For more information, see Related Information.
This complement to this call option is the call option dump_configfile_template.
dump_configfile_template
Description

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Specifies a file path to which a template configuration file is exported. The call options
in the template configuration file are set to their default values, and can be edited.
Syntax
--dump_configfile_template=<file path>
Remarks
The configuration file makes installation and configuration tasks more efficient and
reliable. For more information, see Related Information.
This complement to this call option is the call option configfile.
help
Description
Displays the inline help information.
Syntax
--help
or, in short form:
-h
Remarks
A general help output is available for all SAP HANA lifecycle management programs.
Task-specific help output is available for some programs. Refer to the task
documentation for more details.
hostname
Description
Specifies the host name of the machine.
Syntax
--hostname=<host name>
or, in short form:
-H <host name>
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Remarks
Restrictions apply to host names in SAP systems. For more information, see SAP Note
661361.
The default for this parameter is the host name of the current machine.
ignore
Description
Ignores failing prerequisite checks. Refer to the inline help output for program-specific
checks that can be ignored.
Syntax
--ignore=<check1>[,<check2>]...
list_packages
Description
Displays available software components and their versions.
Syntax
--list_packages
or, in short form:
-l
list_systems
Description
Displays a list of the installed SAP HANA systems on the current host, including the
SAP system ID (SID), instance number, version number, and hosts.
Syntax
--list_systems

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or, in short form:

-L
no_debug_packages
Description
Suppresses the installation of debug packages.
Syntax
--no_debug_packages
path
Description
Specifies the installation path of a client or studio installation.
Syntax
--path=<path>
or, in short form:
-p <path>
Remarks
The default for this parameter is --path=/usr/sap/hdbclient or -path=/usr/sap/hdbstudio.
This parameter is available in interactive mode.
sapmnt
Description
Specifies the path to the SAP mount directory, which can be used as a shared directory
between multiple hosts.
Syntax
--sapmnt=<installation path>
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Remarks
The default for this parameter is --sapmnt=/hana/shared.
sid
Description
Specifies a system ID. The SAP system ID (SID) is the identifier for the SAP HANA
system.
Syntax
--sid=<SID>
or, in short form:
-s <SID>
version
Description
Displays the version of the SAP HANA lifecycle management tool.
Syntax
--version
or, in short form:
-v
Related Information
Default Installation Paths for UNIX or Linux [page 5]
Default Installation Paths for Windows [page 11]

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HANA Options
There are several types of licenses available for SAP HANA. Depending on the license type of your SAP HANA
installation, some of the features and tools that are described in the SAP HANA platform documentation may
only be available via the SAP HANA options, which may be released independently of an SAP HANA Platform
Support Package Stack (SPS). Although various features included in SAP HANA options are cited in the SAP
HANA platform documentation, customers who only purchased the license for the base edition of the SAP
HANA platform do not have the right to use features included in SAP HANA options, because these features
are not included in the license of the base edition of the SAP HANA platform. For customers to whom these
license restrictions apply, the use of features included in SAP HANA options in a production system requires
purchasing the corresponding software license(s) from SAP. The documentation for the SAP HANA optional
components is available in SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com/hana_options. For more information, see
also SAP Note 2091815 - SAP HANA Options
If you have additional questions about what your particular
license provides, or wish to discuss licensing features available in SAP HANA options, please contact your SAP
account team representative.
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SAP HANA Platform SPS 09

SAP HANA Client Installation and

SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Planning on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Uninstalling the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Uninstall the SAP HANA Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Command and Call Option Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

The SAP HANA client software can be installed on a variety of platforms.

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

SAP In-Memory (SAP HANA)

HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0

Installations and Upgrades

Installations and Upgrades -

SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION

Support Packages and Patches for SAP HANA:

Support Packages and Patches

SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION

Support Packages and

SAP HANA PLATFORM EDIT. 1.0

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux

Planning on UNIX or Linux

Available Clients on UNIX or Linux

Default Installation Paths for UNIX or Linux

Linux x86, 32-bit

Linux x86, 64-bit

Linux x86, 64-bit

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

Installing the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux

Install the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

./hdbsetup [-a client]

./hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]

Library Path Environment Variable

Logging the Installation on UNIX or Linux

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

Uninstalling the SAP HANA Client on UNIX or Linux

Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Interactive Mode

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

Uninstall on UNIX or Linux in Batch Mode

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

SAP HANA Client on Windows

Available Clients on Windows

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

Default Installation Paths for Windows

Microsoft Windows x86, 32-bit

Microsoft Windows x86, 64-bit

Microsoft Windows x86, 64-bit

C:\Program Files (x86)\sap

Installing the SAP HANA Client on Windows

SAP HANA Client Installation and Update Guide

Install the SAP HANA Client on Windows

hdbsetup [-a client]

hdbinst [-a client] [<option list>]

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