This section describes the odbc.ini file. For examples of the various sections in the odbc.ini file, see odbc.ini File Examples.
ODBC Driver for Teradata maps a logical Data Source Name (DSN) to the necessary software components and any additional information required for accessing data in a Teradata Database. The end user chooses the DSN that reflects the type of data or system it represents. The following table lists the sections that make up the odbc.ini file.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| ODBC Options [ODBC] | Specifies the ODBC Driver for Teradata installation directory and options. |
| ODBC Data Sources; [ODBC Data Sources] | Lists the name of each data source and describes its associated driver. |
| Data Source Specification [<data source>] | Provides an entry for each data source listed in the ODBC Data Sources section, with additional details about each data source. |
Supported Releases
Minimum supported versions:
- iodbc-3.52 to 3.52.12
- unixODBC 2.3.2 to 2.3.4
- DataDirect Driver Manager 7.1.6 to 7.1.6.292