How is HANA sizing performed?

HANA sizing is performed using the Quick Sizer for SAP HANA, which is specifically designed to assist organizations in determining the required resources based on the expected data volume and workload. This tool takes into account various factors such as system requirements, deployment scenarios, and the nature of the applications being run on HANA. It provides a more accurate and streamlined method for sizing because it is tailored to the unique characteristics and performance requirements of HANA.

Using the Quick Sizer ensures that organizations can appropriately plan their infrastructure investments, aligning with the performance needs of their applications while avoiding over or under-sizing, which can lead to inefficiencies or increased costs. The application provides pre-defined templates and guidelines that streamline the process, making it an efficient resource for database administrators and architects involved in capacity planning.

The other methods mentioned, while they could potentially contribute to the sizing process, lack the specific focus and precision provided by the Quick Sizer tool, which is optimized for HANA environments.