This section contains information that is specific to the database type Teradata.

Supported Functions

The Teradata database can be used with:

• Database Table Related Functions (APL)
• Database Collection Agent
• Prepared Statements
• SQL Collection Agents

Preparations

A database driver is required to connect to a Teradata database. This driver must be stored in the Platform. Follow these if Teradata was not set up during the installation of the Platform:

1. Set up a persistent file system.
   
   
2. A driver, provided by your IBM contact, is required to access the Teradata database. This driver must be stored on a host (Platform) that will connect to an Teradata database.
   
   

3. Copy the Teradata files into the directory MZ_HOME/persistent/3pp on the platform-0 pod.

   Example - Copy the Teradata files into the directory

   $ kubectl cp <jar file> platform-0:/opt/mz/persistent/3pp -n <namespace>

4. Restart the platform and EC pods.

   Example - Restart the platform and EC pods

   $ kubectl delete pod platform-0 -n <namespace>

5. Restart the Desktop.