For new sites or new Teradata servers, the Teradata software is installed at the factory. However, the Teradata Tools and Utilities software for z/OS must be installed from the supplied release media.
Installation Type |
Recommendations |
New Installations |
- Schedule one working day for the installation. This amount of time should suffice as long as all z/OS preconditioning has been performed, DASD space is available, and all relevant literature has been reviewed.
- An experienced system programmer or system administrator who is familiar with the z/OS operating environment is present.
- The Teradata software package has been received.
- The release media contents have been installed in their entirety.
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Upgrade Installation |
- For maintenance updates, the installation process automatically determines which software to install to bring the existing system to a new release level. Before you install the new software, all prerequisite software levels indicated in the spreadsheet Teradata Tools and Utilities Supported Platforms and Product Versions, B035-3119 must be installed. For instructions on how to view the spreadsheet, see the sheet named Supported Releases.
- All installation procedures must be performed as described, as well as considering the Teradata Tools and Utilities Release Definition, B035-2029. The document includes additional information such as special installation issues and what modules are on the media.
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If you decide to discontinue running the new release, contact your Teradata Customer Service Representative before you attempt to revert to the previous release.