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Table of Contents1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.1 Supported Platforms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.2 SAP HANA Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.3 SAP Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.1 Planning on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1.1 Available Clients on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.1.2 Default Installation Paths for UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Planning on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2.1 Available Clients on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.2.2 Default Installation Paths for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.1 Installation on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1.1 Installing the Client on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.1.2 Logging the Installation on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 Installation on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.2.1 Installing the Client on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.2.2 Logging the Installation on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.3 Commands and Call Options for Client Installation with hdbinst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124.1 Uninstallation of the Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.2 Uninstallation on UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2.1 Uninstallation on UNIX in Interactive Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.2.2 Uninstallation on UNIX in Batch Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3 Uninstallation on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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SAP HANA Database - Client Installation and Update GuideTable of Contents

1 Introduction

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

1.2 SAP HANA GuidesFor more information about SAP HANA landscape, security, installation, and administration, see the resources listed below:Topic Location Quick Link

SAP HANA landscape, deployment, and installation

SAP HANA Knowledge Center on the SAP Help Portal

http://help.sap.com/hana_platform: SAP HANA Master Guide SAP HANA Server Installation Guide SAP HANA Master Update Guide SAP HANA Update and

Configuration Guide

SAP HANA administration and security

SAP HANA Knowledge Center on the SAP Help Portal

http://help.sap.com/hana_platform: SAP HANA Technical Operations

Manual SAP HANA Administration Guide SAP HANA Security Guide

SAP HANA documentation for previous Support Package Stacks

SAP HANA Knowledge Center on SAP Service Marketplace

https://service.sap.com/hana: SAP HANA SPS 05 Documentation

(ZIP) SAP HANA SPS 04 Documentation

(ZIP) SAP HANA SPS 03 Documentation

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1.3 SAP NotesSAP Note DescriptionSAP Note 1577128 Supported clients for SAP HANA


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2 Planning

2.1 Planning on UNIX

2.1.1 Available Clients on UNIXWhen you install the client software package, the following clients are installed: 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 UNIXNote: If you do not specify an installation path during installation, the following default values apply:

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

Other platforms - /usr/sap/hdbclient

2.2 Planning on Windows

2.2.1 Available Clients on WindowsWhen you install the client software package, the following clients are installed: SQLDBC ODBO ODBC JDBC

Note

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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.

2.2.2 Default Installation Paths for WindowsNote: If you do not specify an installation path during installation, the following default values apply:

Platform Package Version Installation Path

Microsoft Windows x86, 32-bit 32-bit C:\Program Files\sap\hdbclient

Microsoft Windows x86, 64-bit 64-bit C:\Program Files\sap\hdbclient

Microsoft Windows x86, 64-bit 32-bit C:\Program Files (x86)\sap\hdbclient


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3 Installation

3.1 Installation on UNIX

3.1.1 Installing the Client on UNIX

Prerequisites

You must be logged on as the root user. You need a local X11 graphical environment and an X server on the machine where you perform the

installation.

Context

To install the SAP HANA database client software:

Procedure

1. Download and extract the software to an empty directory.2. Open a root 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: Option DescriptionGUI ./hdbsetup [-a client]Command line ./hdbinst [-a client] []

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 adm, add the installatiion path to

the the library path environment variable. The library path environment variable differs according to the operating system:Operating System Library Path Environment VariableAIX LIBPATHHP-UX SHLIB_PATHLinux LD_LIBRARY_PATH

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Operating System Library Path Environment VariableSolaris LD_LIBRARY_PATH

For information on how to set environment variables, see your operating system documentation.

Results

The client software is installed.Related LinksCommands and Call Options for Client Installation with hdbinst [page 10]

3.1.2 Logging the Installation on UNIX

The 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 interfaceThe log files are stored here:/var/tmp/hdb_client_

3.2 Installation on Windows

3.2.1 Installing the Client on Windows

Prerequisites

You are logged on as a local administrator.

Context

To install the client software on Windows:



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 DescriptionGUI hdbsetup [-a client]Command line hdbinst [-a client] []

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 LinksCommands and Call Options for Client Installation with hdbinst [page 10]

3.2.2 Logging the Installation on WindowsThe 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 interfaceThe log files are stored here:%TEMP%\hdb_client_



3.3 Commands and Call Options for Client Installation with hdbinstTable 1: CommandsOperating System Syntax

UNIX ./hdbinst [-a client] [] :: = ...

Microsoft Windows hdbinst [-a client] [] :: = ...

Table 2: Call OptionsOption - Long Option - Short Description--archive_dir= -a Installation variant - specifies the directory

containing the installation kit. For the client installation, specify -a client.

NoteYou can omit this call option if you only have one installation kit - that is, one installation variant - on your system. This is generally the case when you are installing from the DVD or from SAP Service Marketplace.

--batch -b Runs the program in batch mode using default values for any relevant call options that are not specified

--check_files Checks whether components of the installation kit are already installed on this host

--configfile= Specifies a configuration file for using a preconfigured setupThe file must be in regular ini file format.The specified name is interpreted by the installation program as relative to the installation directory. If the installation kit is located on a read-only file system (for example DVD), specify the absolute path to the configuration file.

--help -h Displays the list of installation options



Option - Long Option - Short Description--hostname= -H Specifies a virtual host name

If this option is not specified on the command line, the value is taken from the entry Hostname in the file /install/installation.ini (UNIX) or \install\installation.ini (Windows), if present.Default: system host name, as returned by the operating system command hostname. This is generally the computer name without domain suffix.

--list_packages -l Displays available software components and their versions

--list_systems Displays a list of the installed SAP HANA systems, clients and studio on the host

--no_debug_packages Suppresses the installation of debug packages--path= Specifies the installation path

The default values are given here:Default Installation Paths for UNIX [page 5]Default Installation Paths for Windows [page 6]

--version -v Displays the version of the installation program



4 Additional Information4.1 Uninstallation of the ClientEach installation has its own uninstallation tool.Use the hdbuninst program of the software package for which you want to uninstall the client software.

4.2 Uninstallation on UNIX

4.2.1 Uninstallation on UNIX in Interactive ModePrerequisites

You are logged on to the host where the client software is installed.You are logged on as the root user.

Procedure

1. Open a root 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.

4.2.2 Uninstallation on UNIX in Batch ModeContext

To call the hdbuninst program in batch mode, specify the installation path of the client software using the path option.


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If you omit the installation path, the program does not run in batch mode but instead queries the installation ID.

Procedure

1. Open a root shell and go to the directory where you unpacked the software for this installation.2. Enter the following command:

./hdbuninst --path -b

4.3 Uninstallation on Windows

Prerequisites

You are logged on as a local administrator.

Context

Procedure

1. Open a command prompt and go to the directory where you unpacked the software for this installation.2. Enter the following command:

hdbuninst 3. Enter the installation ID assigned to the client software installation and press Enter.

Results

The client software is removed from this host.

NoteYou can also use the standard Windows functionality Start Control Panel Add or remove programs to remove the client software.

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SAP HANA Database - Client Installation and Update GuideTable of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Supported Platforms1.2 SAP HANA Guides1.3 SAP Notes

2 Planning2.1 Planning on UNIX2.1.1 Available Clients on UNIX2.1.2 Default Installation Paths for UNIX

2.2 Planning on Windows2.2.1 Available Clients on Windows2.2.2 Default Installation Paths for Windows

3 Installation3.1 Installation on UNIX3.1.1 Installing the Client on UNIX3.1.2 Logging the Installation on UNIX

3.2 Installation on Windows3.2.1 Installing the Client on Windows3.2.2 Logging the Installation on Windows

3.3 Commands and Call Options for Client Installation with hdbinst

4 Additional Information4.1 Uninstallation of the Client4.2 Uninstallation on UNIX4.2.1 Uninstallation on UNIX in Interactive Mode4.2.2 Uninstallation on UNIX in Batch Mode

4.3 Uninstallation on Windows

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