The global and independent platform for the SAP community.

Hana, Linux and Blockchain

It makes perfect sense to rely on blockchain for dedicated business processes. SAP supports companies from various industries with blockchain services. Hana and Linux are quasi blockchain-compatible.
Friedrich Krey, Suse
August 30, 2018
Linux column
avatar
This text has been automatically translated from German to English.

There is no way around IoT, artificial intelligence/machine learning or blockchain. Such technologies or methodologies are undoubtedly capable of delivering added value or benefits for companies.

However, a business case, created new business models or concrete application requirements are needed, for which the aforementioned technologies then serve as a basis.

SAP provides either directly usable solutions, frameworks or services via the SCP and specifically SAP Leonardo. They are designed to complement or enrich existing SAP application solutions, such as S/4 Hana. In this context, SAP ensures that SAP Blockchain Services used, for example, work seamlessly with the "Digital Core" S/4 Hana. Regardless of whether it is S/4 On-Premise or S/4 Hana Cloud.

Integration without media discontinuity

This means that the Hana Platform or the Hana in-memory database, as an important infrastructure component, must be able to process data with blockchain character or ensure blockchain (network) integration.

In addition, blockchain data processing must be ensured with all other business data. Of course, the operating system platform, specifically Linux, has to deal with this at the same time or must also (additionally) support blockchain use as required.

The tandem of SAP Hana and Suse Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for SAP Applications has proven itself many times over in practical deployments in the SAP mission-critical environment.

An advantage for SAP user companies is the fact that SLES for SAP Applications comes with special beneficial functions for use in the SAP environment.

They were developed in close cooperation with SAP. For example, to ensure high Hana performance, accelerate Hana deployments, automate replications, increase security, and much more. SAP users demonstrably benefit from this.

Enterprise and blockchain data

The Blockchain Hana integration is provided with SAP Hana 2 SP3. The focus here is on uncomplicated blockchain data use, or the simple use of blockchain services via SAP Cloud Platform with bidirectional replication - and seamless integration of SAP business data.

A uniform SQL interface between the Hana database (on-premise/cloud version) and blockchain (data) comes into play in this context.

Suse SLES for SAP Applications supports this type of Hana blockchain extension or integration. Finally, blockchain and Linux are closely linked. On the one hand, via an overarching open source initiative called Hyperledger.

It aims to promote blockchain technologies and was launched in 2015. It is hosted by the Linux Foundation! Numerous well-known companies from various industries, IT companies as well as user companies, are involved and are driving the use of blockchain forward.

On the other hand, there are blockchain deployments (with corresponding hardware) on Linux. A blockchain deployment via Suse CaaSP 2.0 is possible, which includes a Kubernetes implementation together with automation for container orchestration, management and security framework, and is certified for SAP Data Hub.

Be it blockchain, AI/machine learning or IoT. Once again, it is evident that Suse Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is able to effectively support new technologies and thus means future compatibility or investment protection for user companies.

https://e3mag.com/partners/suse-linux-gmbh/

avatar
Friedrich Krey, Suse

Friedrich Krey is Head of SAP Alliances and Partners EMEA Central SUSE Linux GmbH and one of our esteemed E3 SAP Community Magazine columnists.


Write a comment

Working on the SAP basis is crucial for successful S/4 conversion. 

This gives the Competence Center strategic importance for existing SAP customers. Regardless of the S/4 Hana operating model, topics such as Automation, Monitoring, Security, Application Lifecycle Management and Data Management the basis for S/4 operations.

For the second time, E3 magazine is organizing a summit for the SAP community in Salzburg to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of S/4 Hana groundwork.

Venue

More information will follow shortly.

Event date

Wednesday, May 21, and
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Early Bird Ticket

Available until Friday, January 24, 2025
EUR 390 excl. VAT

Regular ticket

EUR 590 excl. VAT

Venue

Hotel Hilton Heidelberg
Kurfürstenanlage 1
D-69115 Heidelberg

Event date

Wednesday, March 5, and
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Tickets

Regular ticket
EUR 590 excl. VAT
Early Bird Ticket

Available until December 20, 2024

EUR 390 excl. VAT
The event is organized by the E3 magazine of the publishing house B4Bmedia.net AG. The presentations will be accompanied by an exhibition of selected SAP partners. The ticket price includes attendance at all presentations of the Steampunk and BTP Summit 2025, a visit to the exhibition area, participation in the evening event and catering during the official program. The lecture program and the list of exhibitors and sponsors (SAP partners) will be published on this website in due course.