Teradata Generic Security Services - Teradata Tools and Utilities

Teradata Tools and Utilities Release Definition

Product
Teradata Tools and Utilities
Release Number
15.10
Published
December 2016
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2018-05-15
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Teradata Database Generic Security Services (Teradata GSS) is the software sub-system that manages Teradata Database network security. Teradata GSS is directly involved in:
  • User authentication and authorization
  • Encryption of network traffic
  • Enforcement of security policy
Teradata GSS simplifies management of database security by providing:
  • Configurable authentication mechanisms
  • The option to provision and manage users in an LDAPv3-compliant directory
  • A set of tools for configuring and administering security functions
Teradata GSS is an extension of the industry-standard GSS-API, as defined by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Request for Comments (RFC) 2743, “Generic Security Service Application Program Interface Version 2, Update 1.”

Product Version Number

Teradata Database Generic Security Services 15.10.01

Supported Teradata Database Versions

  • Teradata Database 15.10
  • Teradata Database 15.0
  • Teradata Database 14.10
  • Teradata Database 14.0
  • Teradata Database 13.10

Documentation

Security Administration (B035-1100)