IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connection
To access your data with the IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connection, create a connection asset for it. This connection works with the DataStage IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connector, which has exclusive features for DataStage.
Netezza Performance Server is a platform for high performance data warehousing and analytics.
Supported versions
- IBM Netezza Performance Server 11.x
- IBM Netezza appliance software 7.0.x, 7.1.x, 7.2.x
Create a connection with IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized)
To create the connection asset, you need these connection details:
- Database name
- Hostname
- Port number: The default is
5480. - Username and password
Advanced options
Select Use separate connection for TWT to use a separate connection for creating, dropping, or accessing external tables and the Temporary Work Table. The DataStage IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connector uses a Temporary Work Table as a staging area for the rows received from the input link of a target IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connector.
Enter the database name and the optional username and password for the TWT connection. The database must be on the same database server that you specify for the hostname and port properties.
Choose the method for creating a connection based on where you are in the platform
- In a project
- Click Assets > New asset > Data access tools > Connection. See Adding a connection to a project.
- In a deployment space
- Click Add to space > Connection. See Adding connections to a deployment space.
- In the Platform assets catalog
- Click New connection. See Adding platform connections.
Next step: Add data assets from the connection
Where you can use this connection
You can use the IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) connection in the following workspaces and tools:
Projects
- DataStage (DataStage service). See Connecting to a data source in DataStage.
Catalogs
- Platform assets catalog
IBM Netezza Performance Server (optimized) setup
Running SQL statements
To ensure that your SQL statements run correctly, refer to the product documentation:
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Related connection: Netezza Performance Server connection
Parent topic: Supported connections