# Prerequisites

Before SAP HANA can be used as a source endpoint in a replication task, the prerequisites described in this section must be met. Data from SAP HANA can be replicated either using a direct connection to the database or via SAP Application Server.

## Prerequisites when accessing SAP HANA directly

Describes the prerequisites for replicating from SAP HANA directly.

## Prerequisites when accessing SAP HANA via SAP Application Server

Describes the prerequisites for replicating from SAP HANA via SAP Application Server.