Fixed width text files are special cases of text files. In a fixed width file, the format is specified by column widths, pad character and left or right alignment. In this format column width are in terms of units of characters. Fixed-width files has field (column) withe same predefined width in each file row, similar to a spreadsheet table. In this article, we will check how to extract Netezza table into fixed-width file format with a working examples. The examples of fixed width files would be telecom CDR (call detail…

You can export the Netezza table in many ways. You can export the data to CSV format using either Netezza external table or Netezza nzsql commands with - o option. Netezza does not support exporting data to excel (xls/xlsx) format. You have to perform some work around to get data out to excel format. In this article, we will check Netezza Export Table Data into Excel Format. Netezza Export Table Data into Excel Format Netezza export table data into excel format involves two steps: Export Netezza table data to CSV…

Verifying the Netezza system configuration is basic step to identify any issues with the system. You can troubleshoot the problem once you identify the same. In this article, we will see how to check Netezza system configurations using system commands and see some of examples. Netezza System Configurations All the Netezza system configuration details are available in system.cfg file. This configuration file contains configuration settings that the Netezza uses for system startup, system management, host processes, and SPUs. It is advised to get in touch with IBM support team before…

A recursive query is a way to query hierarchies of data, such as an organizational structure, bill-of-materials, and document hierarchy. Netezza does not support either WITH RECURSIVE Clause or Using the RECURSIVE Clause in a CREATE VIEW Statement. In this article, we will check Netezza Recursive Query Alternative with an working example. Netezza Recursive Query Alternative In the other RDBMS such as Teradata you can specify a recursive query by preceding a query with the WITH RECURSIVE clause or creating a view using the RECURSIVE clause in a CREATE VIEW…

A subquery in Netezza is a select expression that is enclosed in parentheses as a nested query block in a query statement. The Subquery may return zero to one or more values to its upper select statements. In this article, we will check Netezza subqueries and and type of subqueries available with an examples. Netezza Subqueries and Type of Subqueries As mentioned earlier, Netezza subquery is a select expression enclosed in parenthesis as a nested query block. You can use these nested query blocks in any of the following SQL…

IBM Netezza uses ports for nzsql CLI commands, JDBC, ODBC connections and nzadmin tool. The IBM Netezza system uses the following port numbers or environmental variables for the CLI commands and the NzAdmin tool. In this article, we will check Netezza default port numbers and corresponding environment variables. Netezza Default Port Numbers and Corresponding Environment Variables The following table lists the default ports and corresponding environment variables: Port # Environment Variables Description 5480 NZ_DBMS_PORT The postgres port for the nzsql command, NzAdmin ODBC, and JDBC. 5481 NZ_CLIENT_MGR_PORT The port for…