Difference between ECC & HANA in SAP?

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ECC is a traditional ERP system while HANA is an in-memory database platform.

ECC (Enterprise Central Component) is a traditional ERP system that stores data on disk.
HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance) is an in-memory database platform that stores data in RAM.
ECC uses a row-based data storage approach, while HANA uses a column-based data storage approach.
HANA provides faster data processing and real-time analytics compared to ECC.
HANA allows for faster reporting, data analysis, and decision-making due to its in-memory capabilities.
ECC requires regular data replication and indexing for performance optimization, while HANA eliminates the need for such processes.
HANA enables real-time data replication and integration with other systems, while ECC may have delays in data synchronization.
HANA supports advanced features like predictive analytics, machine learning, and spatial data processing, which are not available in ECC.
ECC is typically used for transactional processing, while HANA is used for analytical processing and reporting.

Difference between ECC &amp; HANA in SAP?