What is the main purpose of SAML for SAP HANA Studio?

The main purpose of SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) in the context of SAP HANA Studio is to facilitate authentication and authorization processes for accessing resources, particularly in environments where clients may not have a direct or traditional connection to the SAP HANA database. SAML is designed to enable single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, allowing users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications without needing to log in separately for each one.

In scenarios where clients are connected to SAP HANA via web applications or other systems rather than directly through traditional database connections, SAML provides the necessary framework to manage user identities and ensure secure access. This is particularly useful for organizations that utilize cloud solutions, hybrid environments, or other architectures where direct database connections might be impractical or pose security challenges.

The other options do not accurately reflect the primary function of SAML. For instance, while assertion issuance is related to the authentication process, it is not the main function of SAML in SAP HANA Studio. Furthermore, SAML is not specifically tied to the creation of users or limited to Owner logins, which are more about user management than the SSO capabilities that SAML enhances.