Vantage on Azure (DIY) offers many database features including, but not limited to, those listed in this topic. Not all features listed below are included in all Vantage license tiers. Although the package is included, you still need to install and configure the Vantage image.
The following terms are used in the table below:
- Automatic indicates you do not have to install or configure the feature and can begin using it after deploying Vantage.
- Manual indicates you must install and configure the feature using the Vantage documentation, similar to an on-premises system.
The following table does not include Vantage features that are enabled by default and are automatically installed and configured, such as Fallback.
| Database Feature | Description | Enabled by Default | Installation and Configuration | Documentation |
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| Block-Level Compression | Stores data blocks in compressed format to save storage space and improve performance. | Yes for premium storage. | Automatic for premium storage. |
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| No for local storage. | Manual for local storage (not recommended). | |||
| Columnar | Provides the ability to partition a table or join index by column. | Yes | Automatic; must be configured. |
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| Intelligent Memory [Advanced, Enterprise tiers only] |
Speeds query performance and maximizes system memory by ensuring the most frequently used data is kept in memory. | No1 | Automatic |
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| Row-Level Security | Allows you to restrict data access by row. | No1 |
Automatic |
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| Secure Zones | Provides grouping of user and database hierarchies into separate database partitions with restriction of user access to one or more zones. | No1 |
Automatic |
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| Temporal | Provides built-in capabilities that are required in a temporal database management system. | No1 | Manual | Teradata Vantage™ - Temporal Table Support |
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1Can enable when deploying Vantage
2 To find an Orange Book, go to https://support.teradata.com, log in, and search for the book title. |
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