We write a LOT of SQL here and although SQL is a powerful database language, it can be tedious. So here is one tip for shortening all that typing. Typical join sytax: select some_columns from one_table join another_table on one_table.column_1 = another_table.column_1 and one_table.column_2=another_table.column_2 where some_column > someother_column ; Not too bad, right? In order for […]
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SAS / Teradata Fastexport – dbsliceparm = all
Fastexport is the fastest way to get large data out of teradata. Fastexport utilizes multiple connections to deliver data and therefore speeding up the transfer of data between Teradata and SAS. Here are a few examples of fastexport. /* libname statement*/ libname teradb teradata username=&un password=&pw dbsliceparm=all; /* explicit sql */ proc sql; connect to […]