Unable to install HANA client package in Windows

[ansonabraham]

Hi,

I am trying to install HANA client package in a windows 8 machine. I have downloaded the 64-bit package and was following the installation document and HANA academy tutorials. When I tried to execute the command "hdbinst [-a client] [<option_list>]", the command prompt displays the following error:

"hdbinst is not recognized as an internal or external command".

I don't have much experience in using the command prompt. Could you please guide me to use the correct command to install the package.

Thanks & Regards,

Anson

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Did you tried using hdbsetup.exe which gives GUI based installation wizard and very easy to install.

Regards,

Venkat N.

[ansonabraham · Accepted solution]

Hi Venkateswarlu Nandimandalam,

I have downloaded the package from new SAP store -> SAP HANA Client Software Packages

When I extracted the package, I have received only a single file. Please see the screenshot below.

If this is not the package required, then please provide me the location to download the correct package.

Thanks & Regards,

Anson

[thomas_jung · Accepted solution]

That definitely doesn't look right. Where did you say you downloaded that from? I couldn't even find the HANA client on the SAP Store.  I'd suggest downloading from the Service Marketplace if possible (Support Packages and Patches | SAP Support Portal).

I just downloaded the SPS 10 version of the HANA client from there and its a SAR file. After unpacking the SAR, I see many files (as you should) including the setup executables:

[ansonabraham · Accepted solution]

Hi Thomas Jung,

Thanks a lot for guiding me to the right path.

I have downloaded the package from the following site.

Now I can understand that, I was referring to a wrong package.

My requirement is to obtain ADO .NET adapter for HANA.

Thanks & Regards,

Anson

[thomas_jung · Accepted solution]

Interesting. I guess there are two SAP stores: SAP Store | Welcome and https://store.sap.com/

I was searching the first and didn't find the HANA client.

The store you found looks likes it technically a trial version and I didn't even think we offered a trial of the HANA client any longer.

I download from the same link as you and I get the same single file that doesn't seem to be formatted for Windows. I'd almost think this is the Linux client since its in a .gz. That's odd as we normally distribute Windows archives as .zip or .sar.

I'd really suggest using the Service Marketplace link I provided earlier instead.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Anson,

if you went the SMP route please share how you got past the 2184635 note or maybe it's not been an issue for you.

thx,

greg

[ansonabraham · Accepted solution]

Hi Thomas Jung

Thanks for the information.

Regards,

Anson

[ansonabraham · Accepted solution]

Could you please confirm whether the package highlighted below is the required HANA client tool.

Thanks & Regards,

Anson