This figure illustrates the software components in workstation-attached clients that play important roles in getting and executing requests to and from Teradata Database.
The following table describes these software components.
| Component | Description | References |
|---|---|---|
| Client application | Either:
Users use these applications to submit SQL statements, maintain files, and generate reports. |
Teradata® Preprocessor2 for Embedded SQL Programmer Guide, B035-2446 |
| Teradata CLI | A low-level interface to Teradata Database, CLI consists of routines that perform functions similar to CLI system calls on mainframe-attached clients, including:
|
Teradata® Call-Level Interface Version 2 Reference for Workstation-Attached Systems, B035-2418 |
| Database connectivity drivers | A variety of drivers for open connectivity products, such as ODBC and JDBC. |
Teradata JDBC Driver Reference, available at https://developer.teradata.com/connectivity/reference/jdbc-driver
ODBC Driver for Teradata® User Guide, B035-2526 |