Language preprocessors enable applications to access Teradata Database by interpreting SQL statements in C, COBOL, or Programming Language 1 (PL/I) programs. The following table describes the available Teradata preprocessors.
| This preprocessor… | Provides a mechanism for… | For… |
|---|---|---|
| Teradata C Preprocessor | embedding SQL in C programs | mainframe-attached and workstation-attached clients. |
| Teradata COBOL Preprocessor | embedding SQL in COBOL programs | mainframe-attached and some workstation-attached clients. |
| Teradata PL/I Preprocessor | embedding SQL in PL/I programs | mainframe-attached clients. |