What type of tables is Temporary Space used for?

Temporary Space is specifically utilized for Global Temporary Tables within the Teradata environment. Global Temporary Tables are defined in a way that allows them to hold temporary data for the duration of a session or transaction. The key feature of these tables is that they exist in the database definition but the data contained within them is session-specific and not permanent. When a session is closed, any data stored in a Global Temporary Table is cleared, but the table structure remains intact for future sessions.

This design benefits scenarios where temporary data storage is necessary for calculations, manipulations, or intermediate results without affecting the overall database structure or data integrity since the data is discarded once the session ends. The use of Temporary Space for such tables optimizes performance and resource utilization, enabling efficient handling of data without the overhead associated with permanent tables.

Static Tables and Permanent Tables, on the other hand, are designed to store persistent data and do not utilize Temporary Space in the same way. Dynamic Tables can imply different contexts, but in standard Teradata terminology, they do not refer to a specific type of table relevant to Temporary Space usage. Thus, the design and operational characteristics of Global Temporary Tables justify their association with Temporary Space.