What steps support several tools leading to Guided Performance Optimization?

The chosen answer focuses on the tools that analyze performance at run-time, which is a critical aspect of Guided Performance Optimization in the HANA environment. Run-time analysis tools are specifically designed to evaluate and monitor application performance while it is executing. These tools can identify bottlenecks, inefficient data access patterns, and overall performance issues as they occur, providing immediate insights into how the system is performing under real-world conditions.

Utilizing such tools allows developers and administrators to optimize performance dynamically, interpreting live data that reflects the current state of the system. This results in targeted and timely optimizations that are essential for maintaining the efficiency and responsiveness of applications running on HANA.

Other options may provide valuable insights or methods but are not as directly aligned with the continuous, real-time analysis that is central to performance optimization. For example, while the ABAP Debugger can assist in session analysis, it is more focused on debugging rather than an optimized performance monitoring tool. Manual code reviews can help identify potential issues but lack the immediacy and accuracy of real-time analysis. Runtime code tracing is useful but is generally more about capturing execution details than directly optimizing performance.