BTEQ

BTEQ is a utility for working with Teradata databases, allowing users to query, import and export data, and produce reports. BTEQ stands for Basic TEradata Query.

Functionality

BTEQ is designed for use with database products from Teradata. It is included in the Teradata Utility Pack. BTEQ provides an interactive or batch interface that allows a user to submit SQL statements, import and export data, and generate reports. BTEQ provides report-formatting options where queried data is formatted and returned to the screen, file, or printer.

Scripts are sent from the client to the Teradata database where the actual process occurs. BTEQ can also be used to import and export data between client and database tables.

Features

• Report formatting
• Ad hoc query tool
• Database administration
• Best for small data volumes

Definition

BTEQ is an abbreviation of Basic Teradata Query. It is a general-purpose, command-based program that allows users on a workstation to communicate with one or more Teradata RDBMS systems, and to format reports for both print and screen output. Using BTEQ a user submits SQL queries to the Teradata RDBMS. BTEQ formats the results and returns them to the screen, a file, or to a designated printer.

Supported Platforms

• NCR UNIX SVR4 MP-RAS
• IBM z/OS (MVS and USS)
• z/OS VM
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003,2008
• Sun Solaris SPARC
• Sun Solaris Opteron
• IBM AIX
• HP-UX PA-RISC and IA64
• SUSE and Red Hat Linux

External links

• Teradata Load & Unload Utilities