Object definition statements define all the Teradata PT objects that are used to carry out the objectives of the job in a script.
Teradata PT objects must be defined before they are used by the APPLY statement to execute a Teradata PT job.
The following table provides a brief description of the function of each object definition statement.
To access the detailed information on each statement, click the links.
| Statement | Function |
|---|---|
| DEFINE JOB | Required. Packages all define and apply statements. Names and defines the job. Teradata PT objects are first defined, then referenced within the job definition. |
| DEFINE OPERATOR | Required. Defines the properties of a specific Teradata PT operator. |
| DEFINE SCHEMA | Required. Defines the structure, or composition of an abstract data object in terms of columns of specific data types. Schemas can be used to describe the structure of actual data objects such as files or tables. A given schema definition can be used to describe multiple data objects. |