Before you can configure the Data Stream Controller (DSC) to prepare for backup and restore, you must have a Teradata Database instance and the DSC set up in AWS. See the Teradata Database on AWS Getting Started Guide, B035-2800, Quick Start section and follow those instructions to launch a Teradata Database instance and configure the DSC in AWS.
While setting up your Teradata system in AWS be aware of the following
items:
- Select a database instance that includes the DSC
- S3 storage is recommended with Teradata DSC
Once you have launched a database instance that includes the DSC, be sure
to follow the instructions in these topics (in this order) under Teradata Data Stream Controller Configuration:
- Initializing a DSC Instance
- Configuring and Initializing ClientHandler on Teradata Nodes
- Configuring a Teradata Viewpoint Instance for DSC