Teradata clients must use a character set for which translation codes are enabled on the Teradata Database system. The translation codes convert client character data to the applicable default server character set.
Upon installation of Teradata client software, translation codes for the following client character sets are automatically and permanently enabled:
- ASCII. See ASCII Client Character Set Support.
- EBCDIC. See EBCDIC Client Character Set Support.
- UTF8. See UTF8 Client Character Set Support.
- UTF16. See UTF16 Client Character Set Support.
Depending on the client character set you choose, some configuration may be required. See Using Standard Teradata Client Character Sets