FastAlterEnable - Teradata Vantage - Analytics Database

Database Utilities

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
VMware
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
Product
Analytics Database
Teradata Vantage
Release Number
17.20
Published
June 2022
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2025-11-22
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Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢

Used to turn on Fast Mode ALTER TABLE.

Field Group

General

Valid Settings

Setting Description
TRUE Enables Fast Mode ALTER TABLE.
FALSE Disables Fast Mode ALTER TABLE.

Default

FALSE

Changes Take Effect

After the DBS Control Record has been written.

Usage Notes

  • Fast Column Add (FCA) cannot be used if this flag is disabled.

Related Information

  • FastAlterDefault
  • Teradata Vantageā„¢ - SQL Data Definition Language Syntax and Examples