When Teradata FastExport is invoked, the utility executes the FastExport commands and Teradata SQL statements in the FastExport job script. These direct FastExport to:
- Log on to the database for a specified number of sessions, using username, password, and tdpid/acctid information.
- Retrieve the specified data from the database, in accordance with format and selection specifications.
- Export the data to the specified file or OUTMOD routine on a client system.
- Log off of the database.