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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Teradata
Exam Format
105 min
72
Not publicly disclosed
Specialist
Registration
$299 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
No expiration
Not required - certification does not expire; Optional: Pursue Vantage Master certification by completing Architecture and Data Engineering exams
TDVAN5 Exam Topics and Domains
TDVAN5 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Teradata Database, TASM, Teradata Viewpoint, QueryGrid, and more.
1
Monitoring Vantage
12%
Viewpoint System Investigation
Viewpoint Portlet UsageExternal Data Query Monitoring
- Identify the Viewpoint portlet that should be used to investigate or remediate a system condition
- Identify how to use Viewpoint to monitor queries that access external data
System Administration Setup
Viewpoint System AdministrationMonitored System Administration
- Identify the process that should be used to set up and administer a Viewpoint system
- Identify the process that should be used to set up and administer a monitored system
Resource and Job Monitoring
System Resource ConstraintsData Movement Job Monitoring
- Identify which system resource is constrained
- Identify how to use Viewpoint to monitor data movement jobs
2
Performance Management
23%
Statistics Management
Statistics Collection Strategy
Identify the effective strategy to collect, implement, and manage statistics
Query Logging and Analysis
DBQL Logging OptionsPerformance Issue Isolation
- Identify the DBQL logging options that should be implemented
- Identify which logging data is used to isolate performance issues
Performance Optimization
Performance MetricsBlocking ResolutionLock Management
- Identify metrics for performance investigation
- Identify process and tools to resolve blocking conditions
- Understand lock usage and implications
Query and Table Optimization
Query RemediationHash Map AssignmentAdvanced Indexing
- Remediate sub-optimal queries
- Optimize table distribution with hash maps
- Implement advanced indexing strategies
Design and Troubleshooting
Table and Column DesignPerformance TroubleshootingExternal Data Performance
- Understand performance implications of design choices
- Troubleshoot performance problems
- Optimize external data access
3
Security Management and Auditing
9%
Access Logging
Access Logging Features
Understand access logging features and benefits
Security Auditing
System Log Tables
Use system log tables for security auditing
Advanced Security
Advanced Security ConfigurationsPrivilege Management
- Understand advanced security configurations
- Manage database and object privileges
External Data Security
External Data Access Security
Configure security for external data access
4
User Administration
9%
User Security
Role-Based SecurityProxy User Access
- Meet user security requirements using roles
- Configure proxy user data access
User Profiles and Attributes
Profile ManagementUser Attributes
- Understand profile features and benefits
- Set appropriate user attributes
5
Database Management
17%
Access Rights and Privileges
Access Rights ManagementAdvanced Analytics RightsPrivilege Types
- Grant appropriate access rights
- Configure advanced analytics access
- Understand privilege types
System Configuration and Recovery
Logging ConfigurationGlobal ParametersSystem Recovery
- Configure logging appropriately
- Understand global parameter impacts
- Execute system recovery procedures
Backup and Restore
Backup StrategiesRestore Strategies
- Design optimal backup strategies
- Implement appropriate restore procedures
Capacity and Space Management
Capacity PlanningAdvanced Data TypesSpace Management
- Plan for capacity growth
- Use advanced data types effectively
- Manage database space efficiently
6
Workload Management
18%
TASM Features
TASM ConfigurationClassification Criteria
- Apply appropriate TASM features
- Configure classification criteria
Workload Controls
Filters and ThrottlesException ManagementUtility Management
- Configure filters and throttles
- Implement exception handling
- Manage utility workloads
Advanced Workload Management
External Data WorkloadsState MatrixAdvanced Analytics WorkloadsWorkload Prioritization
- Manage external data workloads
- Configure state matrix rules
- Handle advanced analytics workloads
- Implement workload prioritization
7
Integration
12%
QueryGrid
QueryGrid FeaturesQueryGrid Implementation
- Understand QueryGrid capabilities
- Implement QueryGrid solutions
Native Object Store (NOS)
NOS FeaturesNOS Performance
- Understand NOS capabilities
- Optimize NOS performance
Foreign Server Access
Foreign Server Performance
Optimize foreign server access
Data Mover
Data Mover FeaturesData Mover Performance
- Understand Data Mover capabilities
- Optimize Data Mover performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing TDVAN5 earns the Vantage Administration Specialist certification. It sits in the Vantage Administration track.
Current Level Exams
- TDVAN4 - Data Engineering Exam
- TDVAN6 - Architecture Exam
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- TDVCL2 - VantageCloud Lake Associate 2.0 Cloud-focused administration skills
- TDVAN4 - Data Engineering Complementary data pipeline skills
- Accreditation - Teradata Accreditation Program FREE replacement program starting after June 2025
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRING
- Last content update: 2021-08-01
- Announcement date: 2024-12-01
Updates
- Teradata Viewpoint Current Core monitoring tool for administration • Release date: Ongoing updates
- TASM (Teradata Active System Management) Current with Vantage 2.2 18% of exam content on workload management • Release date: 2021
- QueryGrid 2.0 2.0+ Integration topic covers QueryGrid administration • Release date: 2023
- Native Object Store (NOS) Current External data access and performance tuning • Release date: 2022
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud administrators and Database administrators (DBAs).
- 2-3 years of Vantage Administration experience
- 1+ years of Vantage Administration on cloud experience
- Understanding of Teradata architecture
- SQL proficiency
- Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts