Teradata (ODBC) Connections
You can use the Teradata (ODBC) connector to read data from and write data to Teradata in Alteryx One.
This connector is built on the Unified connector framework and uses an Alteryx-managed ODBC driver. No local driver installation is required.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Driver installation | The driver is provided by Alteryx One. No separate installation is required. |
Connection Type | ODBC |
Support | Read and Write |
Authentication | Basic Authentication |
Prerequisites
Before creating the connection:
Make sure that Alteryx One can access the Teradata system.
Add the required Alteryx service IP addresses to your allowlist, if applicable.
Obtain a Teradata username and password with the required database permissions.
Configure the Connection
To create a connection:
In Alteryx One, go to Data > New Connection.
Search for and select Teradata.
Configure the connection and credential properties.
Select Test Connection.
After the connection test succeeds, select Create.
Connection Details
Once the connection is created, enter the following details in the appropriate fields:
Connection Name: Display name for the connection in Alteryx One.
Connection Description: Optional description of the connection.
Server: Hostname or IP address of the Teradata system.
Database: Optional default Teradata database.
ODBC Driver: Alteryx-managed Teradata ODBC driver.
Credential Information
Credential Type: Select Username and Password. Only Basic authentication is currently supported.
Username: Required. Enter the Teradata username.
Password: Required. Enter the password associated with the username.
Limitations
Only Basic authentication is supported.
Existing connections and workflows are not automatically migrated to the new connector.
Existing Teradata Connector
Alteryx One also provides an existing JDBC-based Teradata connector. For information about that connector, see Teradata Connections.