: Setting up the first instance of the SAP HANA client on a machine.
hdbsql -n <host>:<port> -u SYSTEM -p <password> "SELECT * FROM DUMMY"
: Always run as an administrator to ensure drivers are registered in the Windows Registry.
If certain components (such as the ODBC driver) do not appear after installation: hdbsetup.exe in hdb-client-windows-x86-64
A: Rarely. Only if Windows file locking occurs. In 99% of cases, no reboot is required.
Alternatively, the uninstaller executable can be found at:
When launched by double-clicking the executable or running it without arguments, hdbsetup.exe opens a graphical wizard. This is the most common method for end-user installations. The wizard guides the user through: : Setting up the first instance of the
: Detecting older versions of the SAP HANA Client on the host machine and safely managing the upgrade path without breaking existing data source names (DSNs). How to Use hdbsetup.exe
Do you need assistance setting up a for multiple users?
The hdbsetup.exe file offers several key features that make it an essential component of the HANA client installation process: Only if Windows file locking occurs
After installation, you can quickly verify that the client was installed correctly:
For manual installations, double-clicking hdbsetup.exe launches a step-by-step wizard.