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Exam Information
Official specifications published by SAP
Exam Format
180 min
80
69%
Associate
Registration
$1308 USD
SAP Learning Hub or online proctoring
English
Validity
12 months
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C-DBADM-2404 Exam Topics and Domains
C-DBADM-2404 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with SAP HANA Cockpit, SAP HANA Studio, Database Explorer, SAP HANA Cockpit security section, and more.
1
Backup and Recovery
15%
SAP HANA Backup Fundamentals
Backup Types and StrategiesSavepoints and Redo LogsBackup Tools and Interfaces
- Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for SAP HANA
- Configure and perform SAP HANA database system backups
- Understand backup catalog and configuration files
- Explain database copy scenarios
SAP HANA Recovery Operations
Recovery Types and MethodsSystem and Tenant Recovery
- Perform different types of recovery operations
- Use recovery tools including recoverSys.py
- Understand recovery requirements and prerequisites
- Validate successful recovery operations
2
Database Administration
18%
Daily Database Administration Tasks
System OperationsMulti-Tenant Database ContainersScale-Out System Administration
- Perform daily database administration tasks on SAP HANA
- Manage multi-tenant database containers
- Administer scale-out SAP HANA systems
- Use administration tools effectively
High Availability and System Replication
System Replication ConfigurationTenant Replication
- Configure and manage SAP HANA system replication
- Implement high availability solutions
- Perform tenant replication operations
- Execute takeover procedures
3
Database Security
15%
Security Architecture and Concepts
Data EncryptionNetwork SecurityAudit Policies and Compliance
- Configure SAP HANA database system security
- Implement data and log encryption
- Set up audit policies and monitoring
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates
Security Monitoring and Hardening
Security Status MonitoringSecurity Hardening
- Monitor SAP HANA security status
- Implement security hardening measures
- Enforce password and authentication policies
- Maintain security compliance
4
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
18%
SAP HANA Cockpit Monitoring
Database MonitoringDatabase Explorer Usage
- Use SAP HANA Cockpit for monitoring
- Utilize Database Explorer for system administration
- Configure and manage alerts
- Monitor system performance
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Common Issue DiagnosisPerformance Troubleshooting
- Diagnose common SAP HANA issues
- Use troubleshooting tools effectively
- Analyze logs and traces
- Resolve performance problems
5
Provisioning SAP HANA
16%
SAP HANA Installation and Sizing
Sizing and PlanningInstallation Process
- Perform SAP HANA sizing
- Install SAP HANA database system
- Configure post-installation tasks
- Use hdblcm tool
SAP HANA Cloud Provisioning
Cloud Database DeploymentDatabase Migration to Cloud
- Provision SAP HANA Cloud databases
- Deploy and configure cloud instances
- Migrate databases to SAP HANA Cloud
- Use SAP HANA Cloud Central
Upgrade and Update Operations
System Updates
- Update and upgrade SAP HANA systems
- Plan upgrade procedures
- Execute updates using hdblcm
- Validate successful updates
6
SAP HANA Architecture
13%
Architecture Fundamentals
In-Memory TechnologySystem ComponentsStorage Architecture
- Describe SAP HANA database system architecture
- Explain in-memory technology benefits
- Understand system components and services
- Comprehend storage architecture
Deployment Options
Scale-Up vs Scale-OutMulti-Tenant Database Containers
- Understand different deployment options
- Explain scale-up and scale-out architectures
- Describe multi-tenant database containers
- Identify appropriate deployment scenarios
7
User Management
15%
Authentication and Authorization
SAP HANA AuthenticationAuthorization Model
- Describe SAP HANA authentication and authorization
- Configure password policies
- Implement authentication methods
- Understand privilege types
User and Role Management
User AdministrationRole ManagementDatabase Access Management
- Create SAP HANA user groups, users, and roles
- Set up database access management
- Implement role-based access control
- Manage user lifecycle
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C-DBADM-2404 earns the SAP Certified Associate - Database Administrator - SAP HANA certification. It sits in the SAP Business Technology Platform - Database Administration track.
Next Level Options
Specialist Level - SAP HANA Specialist Certifications Advanced specialization in specific SAP HANA areas
Alternative Paths
- C_BW4H_2404 - SAP BW/4HANA Data Analyst Complementary data analytics and reporting skills on SAP HANA
- C_S4CS_2402 - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Sales Application-level expertise on SAP HANA platform
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-04-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-15
Updates
- SAP HANA Cloud Central Latest New focus area in C_DBADM certification • Release date: 2024-04-01
- Gen AI Database Administration 1.0 Emerging topic in HC200 course Unit 7 • Release date: 2024-07-01
- Data Volume Encryption (AES-256-CBC) Available since SAP HANA 1.0 SP12 Core security topic; remember it's NOT enabled by default • Release date: Historical
- Multi-Tenant Database Containers (MDC) Default since SAP HANA 2.0 Critical architectural concept; default installation type • Release date: Historical
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Database Administrators and SAP HANA Consultants.
- Background in SAP Business Technology Platform
- Experience with database administration
- Completion of related SAP HANA learning journeys or training courses
- Hands-on experience with SAP HANA systems