Purpose
Controls whether Teradata Database users can be authenticated outside (external) of the Teradata Database software authentication system.
Field Group
General
Valid Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 (ON) | External authentication sessions and traditional logons are accepted. |
| 1 (OFF) | External authentication sessions are rejected; traditional logons are accepted. |
| 2 (ONLY) | External authentication sessions are accepted; traditional logons are rejected. |
Default
0 (On)
Changes Take Effect
After the DBS Control Record has been written.
Usage Notes
The SET EXTAUTH database command duplicates the functionality of the ExternalAuthentication DBS Control field.
Related Topics
| For more information on… | See… |
|---|---|
| the SET EXTAUTH command | Database Window (xdbw). |
| configuring how the network allows or disallows traditional and new external authentication logons | Gateway Control (gtwcontrol). |