The following table describes the things to consider when using the QUIT command. For more information about restarting a paused job, see Restart a Paused Teradata FastLoad Job.
| Topic | Usage Notes |
|---|---|
| Pausing Teradata FastLoad | If the QUIT command is entered after a BEGIN LOADING command, but before the END LOADING command, the Teradata FastLoad job pauses, and can be restarted later. |
| Locked Tables | When a Teradata FastLoad job pauses during the loading phase, the database locks the tables named in the BEGIN LOADING command. The tables remain locked until an END LOADING command is entered. |
| Terminating Return Codes | When a Teradata FastLoad job terminates, the utility returns a code indicating the way the job completed:
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