Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database

You should install and set up the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database if you want to protect SAP HANA databases.

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Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter supports a wide range of storage types on both physical machines and virtual machines (VMs). You must verify the support for your storage type before installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database.
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Before you add a host and install the plug-ins packages, you must complete all the requirements. SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database is available in both Windows and Linux environments.
Setting up Run As credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter uses Run As credentials to authenticate users for SnapCenter operations. You should create Run As credentials for installing SnapCenter plug-ins and additional Run As credentials for performing data protection operations on databases or Windows file systems.
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
You must use the SnapCenter Add Host wizard to add hosts, and then install the plug-ins packages. The plug-ins are automatically installed on the remote hosts. You can add a host and install plug-in packages either for an individual host or for a cluster.
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
You can install the SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple hosts simultaneously by using the Install-SmHostPackage PowerShell cmdlet.
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database independently on the Linux host
You can install the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database directly on the Linux host if your environment does not allow remote installation of the plug-in from the SnapCenter Server. You can use an interactive wizard or the command-line interface to install the plug-in.
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
You must add databases that you want to back up or clone.