The supported scenarios for a database copy using backup and recovery from a source machine to a target machine include:
* The source system and target system have different SIDS: This scenario is supported as it allows the target system to be configured with a different system identifier, which is common during cloning or migration processes.
* The source system release version is higher than the target system: This is feasible provided that the features and data structures used in the higher version are compatible with the target system, allowing for downward compatibility in terms of data recovery.
References=These scenarios are outlined in SAP HANA's technical and administration documentation, which discusses the conditions under which backup and recovery can be effectively utilized across different systems.
Backup and Recovery

Provisioning SAP HANA
The default activated data stores when provisioning an SAP HANA Cloud, SAP HANA database are:
* In-memory: The primary storage technology used by SAP HANA, where data is stored in RAM for high-speed access.
* Native storage extension: Provides the ability to manage large data volumes in a cost-efficient manner while keeping frequently accessed data in-memory.
References=SAP HANA Cloud documentation and provisioning guides typically include information on the storage

To view the expensive statement trace file in SAP HANA, you can use both the SAP HANA cockpit and the SAP HANA database explorer. The SAP HANA cockpit provides a comprehensive and user-friendly interface to monitor and manage performance issues, including analyzing expensive statements. Similarly, the SAP HANA database explorer allows for detailed examination of SQL execution, with tools specifically designed to explore and analyze trace files, helping identify performance bottlenecks.References= SAP HANA performance analysis tools documentation.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting

To ensure that a consistent database status is saved using data snapshots, the appropriate action is to:
* Trigger a savepoint: This operation synchronizes the database's in-memory state with persistent storage, ensuring that the snapshot reflects a consistent state of the database.
References=SAP HANA documentation on backup and recovery methods emphasizes the importance of savepoints in creating consistent and reliable data snapshots.

To assign users to groups in the SAP HANA cockpit, theCockpit User Administrator roleis required. This role specifically allows for user management capabilities within the cockpit, including grouping users based on roles or responsibilities.
References=The roles and permissions required for different administrative actions in the SAP HANA cockpit are specified in SAP HANA security and administration documentation available on SAP's official help portal.
Provisioning SAP HANA