Introduction to the Teradata DATASET Data Type - Analytics Database - Teradata Vantage

DATASET Data Type

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
VMware
Product
Analytics Database
Teradata Vantage
Release Number
17.20
Published
June 2022
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2023-10-30
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Product Category
Teradata Vantage™

Using DATASET Data Type

Teradata Vantage™ - DATASET Data Type describes support for self-describing files that are interpreted based on a schema. Teradata support includes the DATASET data type and the functions and methods available for processing, shredding, and publishing DATASET data.

Why Would I Use this Content?

See this content if you want to do the following:
  • Store data in variable data formats, such as Avro and Comma Separated Value (CSV) formats.
  • Use methods, functions, and stored procedures to perform operations on DATASET data.
  • Extract values from DATASET documents and store the extracted data in a relational format.
  • Publish data stored in relational tables to compose a DATASET type with any storage format and any schema.
  • Use standard SQL to query DATASET data.

How Do I Use this Content?

First, get familiar with the DATASET Data Type. See The DATASET Data Type. Then, determine what you need to do and go to the related content.

How Do I Get Started?