When do you use the SQL Analyzer?

The SQL Analyzer is a powerful tool within the SAP HANA environment that assists developers and database administrators in examining and optimizing SQL queries. It is particularly useful for performance tuning and understanding the behavior of SQL statements.

Using the SQL Analyzer to identify the longest running SQL statements is a common practice because it allows users to pinpoint queries that are consuming excessive time and resources, thereby providing insights into which parts of the database or application may need optimization. By focusing on this aspect, users can enhance overall system performance, ensure efficient resource utilization, and improve response times for end-users.

Other options, while they refer to important features regarding SQL code, do not align with the primary use case of the SQL Analyzer. For instance, investigating generated SQL for each node in a calculation view or highlighting syntax errors pertains more to debugging and understanding the structure of SQL rather than performance analysis. Additionally, hiding syntax errors is not a functional aspect of the SQL Analyzer, as the purpose is to bring these issues to light for resolution rather than obscuring them.