Course Overview

Teradata Factory
Larry Carter
Brett Svenkeson

Student Manual

Course #9038
 Course Materials
Teradata Factory course materials include:
• Paper copy of TF Lab Workbook
• Electronic copy (PDF files) of Student Manual and Lab Workbook
Contents of the flash drive include:
• Teradata Factory Class Files
– Class Files (these PDF files allow use of Comment and Markup tools)
• TF v1410.7 Lab Workbook.pdf
• TF v1410.7 Student Manual.pdf
– Miscellaneous Software
• Putty – use for secure shell Linux connections
• Secure FTP – use for secure FTP to Linux servers
– TD 14.10 Reference Manuals
– TD 14.10 TTU – Subset of tools and utilities
• DatabaseManagement_windows_14.10.zip
• TeradataToolsAndUtilities_windows_14.10.zip
– TD Demo Lab Setup (numbered in order of installation)
 Options for Displaying PDF Files
The Teradata Factory course materials are created in a left page – right page format.
• Left page – contains additional information about the slide page
• Right page – copy of the PPT slide that is used during the presentation
To display PDF files in a book type (left page – right page) format, Adobe Reader options need to be set.

In earlier versions of Adobe Reader, the

options may be named:
• Two-Up Continuous
• Show Gaps Between Pages
• Show Cover Page During Two-Up
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After setting the Page Display options, the PDF file is displayed as below.

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• Sticky Note Sticky Note
• Highlight Text Tool
• Add Text Comment Highlight Text Tool

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may be in the Tools Menu and are named:
• Comment & Markup > Sticky Note
• Comment & Markup > Highlight Text Tool
• Typewriter
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The left page illustrates the Highlighter tool and the right page illustrates the Sticky Note tool.
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The Add Text Comment allows you

to changes fonts, colors, etc.
Open a PDF File at Last Page Viewed

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 Course Description

Description

The primary focus of this ten day course is to teach you about the design,
implementation, and administration of the Teradata Database.

The major topics in this course include:

• Teradata Database features and functions
• The parallelism of the Teradata Database
• How Teradata is implemented on MPP systems (e.g., 6750 systems)
• How to perform physical database design for Teradata Database
• Teradata SQL ANSI Differences
• How to load and export data using Teradata Parallel Transporter (TPT) operators
• How to perform common administrative functions for the Teradata Database
 Who Should Attend and Prerequisites

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for ...

• Teradata Professional Services Consultants
• Channel Partners

Prerequisites

Required:
• An understanding of the logical data model, relational, SQL, and data processing
concepts.

Useful, but not required:

• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with large systems used with Teradata
 Class Format and Rules

Class Format

This ten day class consists of ...

• Instructor presentations
• Class discussions
• Workshop exercises

Classroom Rules

The classroom rules are …

• Turn off your cellular phones.
• During lecture, only use your laptop to follow the class materials.
• Come to class on time in the morning and after breaks.
• Enjoy the two weeks.
 Outline of the Two Weeks
1. Teradata Concepts
Teradata features and functions
Parallelism and Teradata

MPP System Architectures

Characteristics of MPP (e.g., 6750) systems – typical configurations
Disk Array subsystems and how Teradata utilizes disk arrays

Teradata Physical Database Design (continued in week #2)

Primary and secondary index selection; partitioned, NoPI, and columnar tables
How the Teradata database works
Collecting Statistics and Explains
SQL ANSI syntax & features; Teradata and ANSI transaction modes
Temporary tables, System Calendar, and Teradata System Limits

2. Teradata Application Utilities

Load utilities (e.g., BTEQ, TPT LOAD, TPT UPDATE, and TPT STREAM operators)
Export utilities (e.g., BTEQ and TPT EXPORT operator)

Teradata Database Administration

Dictionary tables and views; system hierarchy and space management
Users, Databases, Access Rights, Roles, and Profiles
Administrator and System Utilities – Teradata Administrator, Viewpoint, DBSControl
How to use the archive facility to do Archive, Restore, and Recovery procedures
 Teradata Certification Tests
Teradata 12.0 Certification Tests Teradata 14.0 Certification Tests
 121 – Teradata 12 Basics  141 – Teradata 14 Basics
122 – Teradata 12 SQL 142 – Teradata 14 SQL
 123 – Teradata 12 Physical Design and Implem.  143 – Teradata 14 Physical Design and Implem.
 124 – Teradata 12 Database Administration  144 – Teradata 14 Database Administration
125 – Teradata 12 Solutions Development 145 – Teradata 14 Solutions Development
126 – Teradata 12 Enterprise Architecture 146 – Teradata 14 Enterprise Architecture

127 – Teradata 12 Comprehensive Mastery 147 – Teradata 14 Comprehensive Mastery

By passing all seven Teradata 12 certification tests, you become a Teradata 12 Certified Master.

 This course (along with Teradata experience) will prepare you for these tests.

Options for Teradata V2R5 Certified Masters:

• The Teradata 12 Qualifying Exam is an alternative to taking tests 121 – 126.
• To achieve the Teradata 12 Master certification …
1. Pass the Teradata 12 Qualifying Exam OR pass each of the 6 tests
2. Pass the Teradata 12 Comprehensive Mastery exam

Bridge Exam (14B) is an option for Teradata 12 Certified Candidates

• The Teradata 14 Bridge Exam is available as an alternative to taking tests 141 – 143.