The following screen illustrates a typical Teradata Aster JDBC connection:
Note
When installing WhereScape 3D, there is an option to install the Teradata JDBC driver. If the driver is installed, WhereScape 3D can connect to any Teradata database. If there is already a Teradata JDBC driver installed or a Teradata client (including ODBC) is installed then WhereScape RED will also be able to connect to Teradata databases. Otherwise you will not be able to connect to Teradata databases.
Fields | Description |
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Connection name | Enter a name for the connection. |
Connection type | Select JDBC from the drop-down list. |
Database type | Select TERADATA ASTER from the drop-down list. |
Host | Enter the host name or IP address. |
Port | Enter the Port for the conenction. The port can be found in the C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\services or /etc/services file. It can also be inspected through the command netstat -an or 'netstat -b. netstat -b requires running the Command Prompt as an Administrator. |
Database | Type the Teradata Aster database name. |
Max simultaneous | Set the maximum number of simultaneous connections 3D will open to the system. |
Manual tree expand | Select the checkbox to manually expand and load the database and host connections tree, instead of automatically drilling down the tree. |
JAR libraries | Select the Teradata Aster jar file from the JDBC-DRIVERS directory. |
User | Enter the username for connecting to the specific database. |
Password | Enter the password for connecting to the specific database. |
Store password in | Select one of the following options if you choose to save or not to save your password:
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Test connection | Click the button to ensure the entered parameters are correct. |