.OS - Teradata Vantage - Database Engine 20

Database Utilities

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
VMware
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
Product
Database Engine 20
Teradata Vantage
Release Number
20.00
Published
June 2025
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The .OS command submits an operating system command to your host during a dul session.

Syntax

.OS oscommand [;]

Syntax Elements

oscommand
Command that is legal on your host operating system.

Usage Notes

At the following prompt, type one of the following, depending on your system:

Dump Unload/Load - Enter your command:

Type:

.os date

The following appears:

.os date
Mon Aug 3 13:00:24 EDT 2015