.OS - Advanced SQL Engine - Teradata Database

Database Utilities

Product
Advanced SQL Engine
Teradata Database
Release Number
17.05
Published
January 2021
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2021-01-23
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B035-1102
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Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢

Purpose

The .OS command submits an operating system command to your host during a dul session.

Syntax

.OS oscommand [;]
oscommand
Command that is legal on your host operating system.

Usage Notes

At the prompt below, type one of the following, depending on your system:

Dump Unload/Load - Enter your command:

Type:

.os date

The following appears:

.os date
Mon Aug 3 13:00:24 EDT 2015