Which feature of SAP HANA supports real-time data processing from various storage locations?

Smart Data Access is the feature of SAP HANA that supports real-time data processing from various storage locations. This capability allows users to access and query data residing in remote systems or databases without the need for data duplication or transfer into the SAP HANA environment. It effectively bridges the gap between different data sources, enabling real-time analytics on live data across various platforms, which is crucial for businesses needing timely insights and decision-making.

Smart Data Access works by utilizing a virtualization layer that facilitates seamless integration with disparate data sources, such as other databases, data lakes, or even non-SAP systems. This means that users can run complex queries against data that remains in its original location, providing efficiency and flexibility. The architecture allows for maintaining data consistency and minimizing latency by directly querying the data where it resides.

Dynamic tiering, while beneficial for data management, primarily focuses on managing data storage across different tiers (hot and warm) within the HANA environment rather than accessing real-time data from external sources. Memory persistence relates more to ensuring that data is retained in memory across sessions, which does not directly address the processing of data from various locations. Data provisioning refers to the transfer of data into HANA from other sources but does not inherently facilitate real-time processing of remote data