DPX Product Overview
Enterprise backup and recovery capabilities for SAP HANA, Oracle, VMware, Microsoft workloads, and more.
SAP HANA Backup
SAP HANA Backup and Recovery
Protect SAP HANA databases with Catalogic DPX. Integrate with SAP HANA Studio and Backint workflows, support multitenant and clustered SAP HANA environments, and store backups on flexible DPX targets including disk, tape, and vStor.
Protect SAP HANA without changing the DBA workflow
SAP HANA backup is usually owned by database administrators, not only by backup administrators. DPX fits that operating model by allowing SAP HANA backup and recovery jobs to be initiated from SAP HANA Studio while DPX manages the backup infrastructure behind the scenes. After the DPX Client and DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA are installed on the SAP HANA node, the plugin connects SAP HANA's backup process to DPX-managed storage. The SAP HANA administrator continues to run complete, differential, incremental, tenant, and recovery operations from SAP HANA Studio. DPX provides the enterprise backup layer for target selection, cataloging, retention, monitoring, and recovery support.
- Keep SAP HANA backup and recovery controlled from SAP HANA Studio
- Use SAP Backint destination settings for DPX-managed protection
- Protect SAP HANA system and tenant databases
- Support complete, differential, and incremental backup workflows
- Monitor backup and restore activity from DPX
- Store SAP HANA backups on enterprise DPX targets including disk, tape, and vStor
SAP HANA backup challenges DPX is built to address
SAP HANA is business-critical, performance-sensitive, and often operated by specialized database teams. Backup architecture must respect that reality.
DBA-controlled operations
SAP HANA teams need backup and recovery workflows that fit native SAP administration practices instead of forcing every job through a separate backup console.
Multitenant protection
Modern SAP HANA deployments often use multiple containers and tenant databases. Backup workflows must account for both system and tenant database recovery.
Clustered deployments
Enterprise HANA deployments may use clustered configurations for availability. Backup design needs to align with the supported HANA topology and operating system.
Recovery confidence
SAP HANA recovery is not just file retrieval. Teams need a documented path for selecting backup catalog entries, locating logs, and performing point-in-time recovery.
Storage flexibility
SAP HANA environments may need fast local recovery, long-term retention, tape retention, or vStor-based storage depending on compliance and infrastructure requirements.
Operational separation
Database administrators, backup administrators, and infrastructure teams need clear ownership boundaries so SAP HANA protection does not become fragile or dependent on one team.
SAP HANA protection through DPX Plug-in and Backint
The DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA connects SAP HANA Studio backup and recovery workflows to DPX-managed backup storage. The result is a database-native workflow for the DBA and centralized backup control for the DPX administrator.
- Install the DPX Client on the SAP HANA node
- Install and configure the DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA using dpxhdbinst
- Configure the DPX parameter file dpxhdb.utl
- Update SAP HANA global.ini to use the DPX plugin
- Verify Backint settings in SAP HANA Studio
- Select Backint as the backup destination type
- Run complete, differential, or incremental backups from SAP HANA Studio
- Back up tenant databases from SAP HANA Studio
- Monitor job status and results through DPX
- Restore system or tenant databases from SAP HANA Studio using the backup catalog
SAP HANA administrator workflow
SAP HANA administrators continue to work inside SAP HANA Studio. They register the database system, verify Backint settings, select backup type, choose Backint as the destination, and initiate backup or recovery.
- Register SAP HANA systems in SAP HANA Studio
- Use Multiple Containers mode for SAP HANA 2.0 SPS 01 and later
- Verify the DPX Backint agent path and parameter file path
- Select complete, differential, or incremental backup
- Recover system or tenant databases through SAP HANA Studio
DPX backup administrator workflow
DPX administrators provide the backup infrastructure: DPX Master Server, SAP HANA node registration, media pools, device pools, backup targets, monitoring, and retention.
- Install the DPX Client on the SAP HANA node and add it to the DPX Enterprise
- Configure the plugin with DPX Master Server information
- Select the DPX media pool, device pool, and target device
- Monitor SAP HANA backup and recovery jobs through DPX
- Manage storage, retention, and backup destination strategy
DPX capabilities for SAP HANA
DPX SAP HANA support is application-aware file-level protection through the SAP HANA plugin. DPX Block Data Protection is not available for SAP HANA.
DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA
The plugin integrates SAP HANA Studio backup and recovery workflows with DPX-managed storage and provides the Backint connection between SAP HANA and DPX.
SAP Backint workflow
DPX is configured as the Backint destination so SAP HANA can send backup data through the DPX plugin to the selected DPX device and media pool.
Complete, differential, and incremental backups
SAP HANA Studio can initiate complete data backups, differential backups, and incremental backups using Backint as the destination type.
Tenant database backup
DPX supports SAP HANA tenant database backup workflows initiated from SAP HANA Studio for multitenant environments.
System and tenant recovery
SAP HANA recovery workflows can recover system databases or tenant databases from available backup catalog entries stored through DPX.
Point-in-time recovery
SAP HANA Studio recovery workflows can select a point in time and use backup catalog and log backup information to restore the database to the required recovery point.
Multitenant support
Current compatibility lists multitenant support for SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SLES 12 SP4.
Cluster support
Current compatibility lists cluster support for SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SLES 12 SP4.
Flexible DPX storage targets
DPX supports backup storage across disk, tape, and vStor-based targets depending on the configured DPX environment and retention requirements.
SAP HANA support snapshot
The table below summarizes current public DPX support positioning for SAP HANA. Consult the current DPX Compatibility Guide for the authoritative support matrix and validate the exact SAP HANA, SLES, DPX, and deployment combination before designing production backup policies.
| Area | Current public DPX support position |
|---|---|
| SAP HANA version | SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 |
| Operating system | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Service Pack 4 |
| Protection model | File-level support through DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA |
| DPX Block Data Protection | Not available for SAP HANA |
| Basic Client | Supported |
| Multitenant | Supported |
| Cluster support | Supported |
| Instant Availability | Not supported |
Do not present SAP HANA support as generic support for every SAP HANA version or every Linux distribution. Compatibility is specific to the SAP HANA version, SLES release, and DPX version combination.
DPX Block Data Protection is not available for SAP HANA. Do not claim block-level SAP HANA backup.
Instant Availability is not supported for SAP HANA.
Always consult the current DPX Compatibility Guide for authoritative support details.
Recovery
Recover SAP HANA system and tenant databases
SAP HANA recovery remains a database-led workflow. After SAP HANA data has been protected through the DPX plugin, administrators can recover a system database or tenant database from SAP HANA Studio. Recovery workflows can use the backup catalog, available backup entries, log backup information, and point-in-time selection. For recovery planning, the critical preparation steps are completed and verified backups, registered and configured SAP HANA systems, confirmed access to the DPX-managed backup target, and a tested recovery procedure for both system and tenant database recovery paths.
- Recover SAP HANA system databases from backup catalog entries.
- Recover SAP HANA tenant databases separately when required.
- Use point-in-time recovery with Backint and log backup information.
- Monitor restore progress through SAP HANA Studio and DPX.
Flexible backup storage for SAP HANA protection
SAP HANA backup data may need different retention and storage policies depending on recovery objectives, compliance rules, infrastructure design, and cost. DPX supports flexible target and retention strategies.
Disk-based backup targets
Use disk-based targets for operational recovery where faster access to recent SAP HANA backups is required.
Tape retention
Use DPX tape support where long-term retention, air-gapped media handling, or compliance-driven archival is required.
vStor backup storage
Use Catalogic vStor as a software-defined backup storage target for DPX environments that need efficient storage operations, replication, and centralized backup storage control.
Hybrid retention strategy
Combine fast recovery targets with longer-term retention targets based on database criticality and compliance policy.
Ransomware-aware SAP HANA recovery planning
SAP HANA ransomware readiness depends on more than a completed backup job. DPX contributes to recoverability strategy by protecting backup infrastructure, keeping retention targets isolated from production compromise, and supporting tested recovery procedures.
- Keep DPX Master Server and storage access controlled separately from SAP HANA administrative access
- Use vStor retention controls and deletion lock policies where appropriate
- Maintain off-host and, where required, offsite copies of SAP HANA backups
- Test recovery from the SAP HANA backup catalog rather than assuming backup success equals recoverability
- Define separate recovery workflows for system database recovery and tenant database recovery
- Document who owns SAP HANA Studio recovery, DPX storage access, and infrastructure-level recovery
Clear SAP HANA protection boundaries
SAP HANA buyers are technical and will evaluate claims carefully. The table below sets accurate expectations for what DPX currently provides for SAP HANA.
| DPX does | DPX does not currently claim for SAP HANA |
|---|---|
| Integrates with SAP HANA through DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA | DPX Block Data Protection for SAP HANA |
| Supports SAP HANA Studio-driven backup and recovery workflows | Instant Availability for SAP HANA |
| Uses Backint configuration for SAP HANA backup destination | Universal SAP HANA support across all HANA and Linux versions |
| Supports SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SLES 12 SP4 per compatibility guide | Generic support for every HANA deployment topology |
| Supports multitenant and clustered SAP HANA per compatibility | GuardMode scanning of SAP HANA plugin backups unless separately validated |
| Lets DPX monitor SAP HANA backup and restore jobs | DPX UI initiation of SAP HANA backup jobs |
SAP HANA backup use cases
SAP HANA database protection
Protect business-critical SAP HANA databases through a DPX plugin workflow aligned with SAP HANA Studio and Backint.
Tenant database backup
Support multitenant SAP HANA environments where tenant backup and recovery must be handled explicitly per database.
Clustered SAP HANA environments
Use DPX in supported clustered SAP HANA deployments where backup protection must fit high-availability architecture.
Point-in-time recovery planning
Prepare recovery procedures that use SAP HANA backup catalog entries, log backups, and point-in-time selection.
Long-term retention
Store SAP HANA backups on DPX-managed targets such as disk, tape, or vStor according to retention policy and compliance requirements.
DBA and backup team separation
Keep SAP HANA administrators in SAP HANA Studio while backup administrators manage DPX infrastructure, storage, and retention.
SAP HANA backup resources
Documentation and product resources for SAP HANA administrators and backup teams planning or operating DPX protection for SAP HANA environments.
SAP HANA Backup Documentation
DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA installation, configuration, backup, and recovery procedures.
DPX Compatibility Guide
Supported SAP HANA versions, operating systems, backup methods, multitenant, and cluster support details.
vStor Immutable Backup Storage
Software-defined backup storage with replication, deletion lock, and offload for enterprise backup environments.
DPX 4.15 Release Notes
New capabilities including backup verification, GuardMode workflows, vStor KMIP key management, and modernized web management.
SAP HANA backup FAQ
Does Catalogic DPX support SAP HANA backup?
Yes. Catalogic DPX supports SAP HANA backup through the DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA. The plugin integrates with SAP HANA Studio and Backint workflows so SAP HANA administrators can initiate backup and recovery from familiar SAP tools.
Does DPX use SAP HANA Studio?
Yes. SAP HANA Studio is used to initiate SAP HANA backup and recovery jobs. DPX may be used to monitor backup and restore jobs, but SAP HANA jobs should be started from SAP HANA Studio.
Does DPX support Backint for SAP HANA?
Yes. The DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA is configured as part of the SAP HANA Backint workflow. SAP HANA Studio backup settings should verify the DPX Backint agent and parameter file paths.
Does DPX support SAP HANA block-level backup?
No. Current DPX compatibility documentation states that DPX Block Data Protection is not available for SAP HANA. SAP HANA support through DPX is file-level protection through the DPX Plug-in for SAP HANA.
Does DPX support SAP HANA Instant Availability?
No. Current DPX compatibility documentation lists Instant Availability as not supported for SAP HANA.
Which SAP HANA version is currently listed in DPX compatibility?
The current public DPX compatibility guide lists SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Service Pack 4. Always validate the exact SAP HANA, operating system, and DPX version combination against the live DPX Compatibility Guide before designing production backup policies.
Does DPX support SAP HANA multitenant environments?
Yes. Current DPX compatibility lists multitenant support for SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SLES 12 SP4.
Does DPX support SAP HANA clusters?
Yes. Current DPX compatibility lists cluster support for SAP HANA 2.0 SP4 on SLES 12 SP4.
Can DPX recover SAP HANA tenant databases?
Yes. SAP HANA Studio recovery workflows can recover system databases or tenant databases after they have been backed up through the DPX plugin using Backint.
Can SAP HANA backups be stored on tape or disk with DPX?
Yes. DPX supports flexible backup target strategies including disk, tape, and vStor-based storage based on the configured DPX environment. The right combination depends on recovery objectives, retention policy, and infrastructure design.
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