Lately it seems like there has been quite a few questions relating to the use of Large Objects on the various Teradata forums. Mostly these revolve around the question of how do I get Large Objects into the database. So it seems like there is a bit of mystery surrounding Large Objects.

For myself, the mystery is just who is “Large” and to what does he (or she) “Object”? Perhaps "Large" objects to the veil of mystery being lifted which is what this series of articles is about - working with Large Objects.

In part 1, we will look at getting those Large Objects of yours into the Teradata. One way or another we will get them into Teradata, kicking and screaming if need be (however, it will be relatively painless, I promise) and we will do this despite any "Objections" "Large" may have.

Later in part 2, we will drag those Large Objects back out and use them in a web application.