Connecting through CLIv2 - Visual Explain

Teradata Visual Explain User Guide

Product
Visual Explain
Release Number
15.00
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2018-09-27
dita:id
B035-2504
lifecycle
previous
Product Category
Teradata Tools and Utilities

Connecting through CLIv2

Teradata Visual Explain can be connected to a Teradata Database using CLIv2.

To connect using CLIv2

Set the connectivity type to CLIv2 before performing this procedure. See “Specifying the Type of Connectivity” on page 57.

1 Click .

The Connect to Teradata Database dialog box appears.

Figure 6: Connect to Teradata Database

2 Enter the logon information in the dialog box.

 

Box

Description

Teradata Database Name

Select a Teradata Database from the list or type a valid Teradata Database name. The list contains recently connected databases.

The IP address of the server must be stored in the hosts file to use a Host name.

User Name

After selecting or entering the database name, the name of the user who last connected to the database appears in the User Name box. Use the name that appears, or type a different user name.

Password

Enter the password for the user name entered in the User Name box.

Session Character Set

[Optional] Select the session character set from the list. Choose one of the following:

  • ASCII
  • KANJISJIS_0S
  • UTF-16
  • UTF-8
  • More

    Click to view Advanced Options.

    Authentication Mechanism

    Select from the list of mechanisms that automatically appear in this box.

    Each Teradata site implements their own security measures. If a list of mechanisms does not appear and it is not possible to log on to Teradata Database, consult the Database Administrator or the person responsible for Teradata Database security.

    Authentication Parameter

    The authentication parameter is a password required by the selected mechanism. When typing in this box, asterisks appear to conceal the password.

    Contact the Database Administrator for a valid password.

    Default Database

    [Optional] Select the default database for the session.

    Account String

    [Optional] Specify the logon account string.

    Less

    Click to hide Advanced Options.