About Root Logons - Advanced SQL Engine - Teradata Database

Database Administration

Product
Advanced SQL Engine
Teradata Database
Release Number
17.10
Published
July 2021
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2021-07-27
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Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢

Root access is required to start the database and install new versions. Users can perform all other Teradata administrative functions, including switching to a new Teradata version once it is installed, as a member of the tdtrusted group.