teradataml 17.20.0.7__py3-none-any.whl → 20.0.0.1__py3-none-any.whl

teradataml/dataframe/copy_to.py

@@ -1,1698 +1,1769 @@
-#!/usr/bin/python
-# ##################################################################
-#
-# Copyright 2018 Teradata. All rights reserved.
-# TERADATA CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET
-#
-# ##################################################################
-
-import re
-import datetime
-import warnings
-import pandas as pd
-import pandas.api.types as pt
-
-from sqlalchemy import MetaData, Table, Column
-from sqlalchemy.exc import OperationalError as sqlachemyOperationalError
-from teradatasqlalchemy import (INTEGER, BIGINT, BYTEINT, FLOAT)
-from teradatasqlalchemy import (TIMESTAMP)
-from teradatasqlalchemy import (VARCHAR)
-from teradatasqlalchemy.dialect import TDCreateTablePost as post
-from teradataml.common.aed_utils import AedUtils
-from teradataml.context.context import *
-from teradataml.dataframe import dataframe as tdmldf
-from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe_utils import DataFrameUtils as df_utils
-from teradataml.dbutils.dbutils import _rename_table
-from teradataml.common.utils import UtilFuncs
-from teradataml.options.configure import configure
-from teradataml.common.constants import CopyToConstants, PTITableConstants
-from teradatasql import OperationalError
-from teradataml.common.wrapper_utils import AnalyticsWrapperUtils
-from teradataml.utils.utils import execute_sql
-from teradataml.utils.validators import _Validators
-
-
-
-def copy_to_sql(df, table_name,
-                schema_name=None, if_exists='append',
-                index=False, index_label=None,
-                primary_index=None,
-                temporary=False, types = None,
-                primary_time_index_name = None,
-                timecode_column=None,
-                timebucket_duration = None,
-                timezero_date = None,
-                columns_list=None,
-                sequence_column=None,
-                seq_max=None,
-                set_table=False,
-                chunksize=CopyToConstants.DBAPI_BATCHSIZE.value,
-                match_column_order=True):
-    """
-    Writes records stored in a Pandas DataFrame or a teradataml DataFrame to Teradata Vantage.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-
-        df:
-            Required Argument. 
-            Specifies the Pandas or teradataml DataFrame object to be saved.
-            Types: pandas.DataFrame or teradataml.dataframe.dataframe.DataFrame
-
-        table_name:
-            Required Argument.
-            Specifies the name of the table to be created in Vantage.
-            Types : String
-
-        schema_name:
-            Optional Argument. 
-            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in Teradata Vantage to write to.
-            Types: String
-            Default: None (Uses default database schema).
-
-            Note: schema_name will be ignored when temporary=True.
-
-        if_exists:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies the action to take when table already exists in Vantage.
-            Types: String
-            Possible values: {'fail', 'replace', 'append'}
-                - fail: If table exists, do nothing.
-                - replace: If table exists, drop it, recreate it, and insert data.
-                - append: If table exists, insert data. Create if does not exist.
-            Default : append
-
-            Note: Replacing a table with the contents of a teradataml DataFrame based on
-                  the same underlying table is not supported.
-
-        index:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies whether to save Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
-            Types : Boolean (True or False)
-            Default : False
-            
-            Note: Only use as True when attempting to save Pandas DataFrames (and not with teradataml DataFrames).
-
-        index_label: 
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies the column label(s) for Pandas DataFrame index column(s).
-            Types : String or list of strings
-            Default : None
-            
-            Note: If index_label is not specified (defaulted to None or is empty) and `index` is True, then
-                  the 'names' property of the DataFrames index is used as the label(s),
-                  and if that too is None or empty, then:
-                  1) a default label 'index_label' or 'level_0' (when 'index_label' is already taken) is used
-                     when index is standard.
-                  2) default labels 'level_0', 'level_1', etc. are used when index is multi-level index.
-
-                  Only use as True when attempting to save Pandas DataFrames (and not on teradataml DataFrames).
-
-        primary_index:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies which column(s) to use as primary index while creating Teradata table(s) in Vantage.
-            When None, No Primary Index Teradata tables are created.
-            Types : String or list of strings
-            Default : None
-            Example:
-                primary_index = 'my_primary_index'
-                primary_index = ['my_primary_index1', 'my_primary_index2', 'my_primary_index3']
-
-        temporary:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies whether to creates Vantage tables as permanent or volatile.
-            Types : Boolean (True or False)
-            Default : False
-            
-            Note: When True:
-                  1. volatile Tables are created, and
-                  2. schema_name is ignored.
-                  When False, permanent tables are created.
-            
-        types 
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies required data-types for requested columns to be saved in Vantage.
-            Types: Python dictionary ({column_name1: type_value1, ... column_nameN: type_valueN})
-            Default: None
-            
-            Note:
-                1. This argument accepts a dictionary of columns names and their required teradatasqlalchemy types
-                   as key-value pairs, allowing to specify a subset of the columns of a specific type.
-                   i)  When the input is a Pandas DataFrame:
-                       - When only a subset of all columns are provided, the column types for the rest are assigned
-                         appropriately.
-                       - When types argument is not provided, the column types are assigned
-                         as listed in the following table:
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         |     Pandas/Numpy Type     |        teradatasqlalchemy Type          |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | int32                     | INTEGER                                 |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | int64                     | BIGINT                                  |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | bool                      | BYTEINT                                 |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | float32/float64           | FLOAT                                   |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | datetime64/datetime64[ns] | TIMESTAMP                               |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | datetime64[ns,<time_zone>]| TIMESTAMP(timezone=True)                |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                         | Any other data type       | VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size) |
-                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
-                   ii) When the input is a teradataml DataFrame:
-                       - When only a subset of all columns are provided, the column types for the rest are retained.
-                       - When types argument is not provided, the column types are retained.
-                2. This argument does not have any effect when the table specified using table_name and schema_name
-                   exists and if_exists = 'append'.
-
-        primary_time_index_name:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies a name for the Primary Time Index (PTI) when the table
-            to be created must be a PTI table.
-            Type: String
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            Optional argument.
-            Required when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Specifies the column in the DataFrame that reflects the form
-            of the timestamp data in the time series.
-            This column will be the TD_TIMECODE column in the table created.
-            It should be of SQL type TIMESTAMP(n), TIMESTAMP(n) WITH TIMEZONE, or DATE,
-            corresponding to Python types datetime.datetime or datetime.date, or Pandas dtype datetime64[ns].
-            Type: String
-
-            Note: When you specify this parameter, an attempt to create a PTI table
-                  will be made. This argument is not required when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. If this argument is specified, primary_index will be ignored.
-
-        timezero_date:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept;
-            a date that precedes the earliest date in the time series data.
-            Value specified must be of the following format: DATE 'YYYY-MM-DD'
-            Default Value: DATE '1970-01-01'.
-            Type: String
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        timebucket_duration:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Required if columns_list is not specified or is None.
-            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Specifies a duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
-            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
-            Specified using the formal form time_unit(n), where n is a positive
-            integer, and time_unit can be any of the following:
-            CAL_YEARS, CAL_MONTHS, CAL_DAYS, WEEKS, DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES,
-            SECONDS, MILLISECONDS, or MICROSECONDS.
-            Type:  String
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        columns_list:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Required if timebucket_duration is not specified.
-            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
-            Type: String or list of Strings
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        sequence_column:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Specifies the column of type Integer containing the unique identifier for
-            time series data readings when they are not unique in time.
-            * When specified, implies SEQUENCED, meaning more than one reading from the same
-              sensor may have the same timestamp.
-              This column will be the TD_SEQNO column in the table created.
-            * When not specified, implies NONSEQUENCED, meaning there is only one sensor reading
-              per timestamp.
-              This is the default.
-            Type: str
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        seq_max:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
-            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
-            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
-            Accepted range:  1 - 2147483647.
-            Default Value: 20000.
-            Type: int
-
-            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
-                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
-
-        set_table:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies a flag to determine whether to create a SET or a MULTISET table.
-            When True, a SET table is created.
-            When False, a MULTISET table is created.
-            Default Value: False
-            Type: boolean
-
-            Note: 1. Specifying set_table=True also requires specifying primary_index or timecode_column.
-                  2. Creating SET table (set_table=True) may result in
-                     a. an error if the source is a Pandas DataFrame having duplicate rows.
-                     b. loss of duplicate rows if the source is a teradataml DataFrame.
-                  3. This argument has no effect if the table already exists and if_exists='append'.
-
-        chunksize:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies the number of rows to be loaded in a batch.
-            Note:
-                This is argument is used only when argument "df" is pandas DataFrame.
-            Default Value: 16383
-            Types: int
-
-        match_column_order:
-            Optional Argument.
-            Specifies whether the order of the columns in existing table matches the order of
-            the columns in the "df" or not. When set to False, the dataframe to be loaded can
-            have any order and number of columns.
-            Default Value: True
-            Types: bool
-
-    RETURNS:
-        None
-
-    RAISES:
-        TeradataMlException
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        1. Saving a Pandas DataFrame:
-
-            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
-            >>> from teradatasqlalchemy.types import *
-
-            >>> df = {'emp_name': ['A1', 'A2', 'A3', 'A4'],
-                'emp_sage': [100, 200, 300, 400],
-                'emp_id': [133, 144, 155, 177],
-                'marks': [99.99, 97.32, 94.67, 91.00]
-                }
-
-            >>> pandas_df = pd.DataFrame(df)
-
-            a) Save a Pandas DataFrame using a dataframe & table name only:
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table')
-
-            b) Saving as a SET table
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_set_table', index=True,
-                            primary_index='index_label', set_table=True)
-
-            c) Save a Pandas DataFrame by specifying additional parameters:
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_2', schema_name = 'alice',
-                            index = True, index_label = 'my_index_label', temporary = False,
-                            primary_index = ['emp_id'], if_exists = 'append',
-                            types = {'emp_name': VARCHAR, 'emp_sage':INTEGER,
-                                     'emp_id': BIGINT, 'marks': DECIMAL})
-
-            d) Saving with additional parameters as a SET table
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_3', schema_name = 'alice',
-                            index = True, index_label = 'my_index_label', temporary = False,
-                            primary_index = ['emp_id'], if_exists = 'append',
-                            types = {'emp_name': VARCHAR, 'emp_sage':INTEGER,
-                                     'emp_id': BIGINT, 'marks': DECIMAL},
-                            set_table=True)
-
-            e) Saving levels in index of type MultiIndex
-            >>> pandas_df = pandas_df.set_index(['emp_id', 'emp_name'])
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_4', schema_name = 'alice',
-                            index = True, index_label = ['index1', 'index2'], temporary = False,
-                            primary_index = ['index1'], if_exists = 'replace')
-
-        2. Saving a teradataml DataFrame:
-
-            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe import DataFrame
-            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
-            >>> from teradatasqlalchemy.types import *
-            >>> from teradataml.data.load_example_data import load_example_data
-            
-            >>> # Load the data to run the example.
-            >>> load_example_data("glm", "admissions_train")
-            
-            >>> # Create teradataml DataFrame(s)
-            >>> df = DataFrame('admissions_train')
-            >>> df2 = df.select(['gpa', 'masters'])
-
-            a) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using only a table name:
-            >>> df2.to_sql('my_tdml_table')
-
-            b) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using additional parameters:
-            >>> df2.to_sql(table_name = 'my_tdml_table', if_exists='append',
-                           primary_index = ['gpa'], temporary=False, schema_name='alice')
-
-            c) Alternatively, save a teradataml DataFrame by using copy_to_sql:
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df2, 'my_tdml_table_2')
-
-            d) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using copy_to_sql with additional parameters:
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = df2, table_name = 'my_tdml_table_3', schema_name = 'alice',
-                            temporary = False, primary_index = None, if_exists = 'append',
-                            types = {'masters': VARCHAR, 'gpa':INTEGER})
-
-            e) Saving as a SET table
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df = df2, table_name = 'my_tdml_set_table', schema_name = 'alice',
-                            temporary = False, primary_index = ['gpa'], if_exists = 'append',
-                            types = {'masters': VARCHAR, 'gpa':INTEGER}, set_table = True)
-
-        3. Saving a teradataml DataFrame as a PTI table:
-
-            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe import DataFrame
-            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
-            >>> from teradataml.data.load_example_data import load_example_data
-
-            >>> load_example_data("sessionize", "sessionize_table")
-            >>> df3 = DataFrame('sessionize_table')
-
-            a) Using copy_to_sql
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df3, "test_copyto_pti",
-                            timecode_column='clicktime',
-                            columns_list='event')
-
-            b) Alternatively, using DataFrame.to_sql
-            >>> df3.to_sql(table_name = "test_copyto_pti_1",
-                          timecode_column='clicktime',
-                          columns_list='event')
-
-            c) Saving as a SET table
-            >>> copy_to_sql(df3, "test_copyto_pti_2",
-                            timecode_column='clicktime',
-                            columns_list='event',
-                            set_table=True)
-
-    """
-    # Deriving global connection using get_connection().
-    con = get_connection()
-
-    try:
-        if con is None:
-            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.CONNECTION_FAILURE), MessageCodes.CONNECTION_FAILURE)
-
-        # Check if the table to be created must be a Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
-        # If a user specifies the timecode_column parameter, and attempt to create
-        # a PTI will be made.
-        is_pti = False
-        if timecode_column is not None:
-            is_pti = True
-            if primary_index is not None:
-                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
-                                                   'primary_index',
-                                                   'timecode_column',
-                                                   'specified'))
-        else:
-            ignored = []
-            if timezero_date is not None: ignored.append('timezero_date')
-            if timebucket_duration is not None: ignored.append('timebucket_duration')
-            if sequence_column is not None: ignored.append('sequence_column')
-            if seq_max is not None: ignored.append('seq_max')
-            if columns_list is not None and (
-                    not isinstance(columns_list, list) or len(columns_list) > 0): ignored.append('columns_list')
-            if primary_time_index_name is not None: ignored.append('primary_time_index_name')
-            if len(ignored) > 0:
-                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
-                                                   ignored,
-                                                   'timecode_column',
-                                                   'missing'))
-
-        # Unset schema_name when temporary is True since volatile tables are always in the user database
-        if temporary is True:
-            if schema_name is not None:
-                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
-                                                   'schema_name',
-                                                   'temporary=True',
-                                                   'specified'))
-            schema_name = None
-
-        # Validate DataFrame & related flags; Proceed only when True
-        from teradataml.dataframe.data_transfer import _DataTransferUtils
-        dt_obj = _DataTransferUtils(df=df, table_name=table_name, schema_name=schema_name,
-                                    if_exists=if_exists, index=index, index_label=index_label,
-                                    primary_index=primary_index, temporary=temporary,
-                                    types=types, primary_time_index_name=primary_time_index_name,
-                                    timecode_column=timecode_column,
-                                    timebucket_duration=timebucket_duration,
-                                    timezero_date=timezero_date, columns_list=columns_list,
-                                    sequence_column=sequence_column, seq_max=seq_max,
-                                    set_table=set_table, api_name='copy_to',
-                                    chunksize=chunksize, match_column_order=match_column_order)
-
-        dt_obj._validate()
-
-        # If the table created must be a PTI table, then validate additional parameters
-        # Note that if the required parameters for PTI are valid, then other parameters, though being validated,
-        # will be ignored - for example, primary_index
-        if is_pti:
-            _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df, timecode_column, timebucket_duration,
-                                          timezero_date, primary_time_index_name, columns_list,
-                                          sequence_column, seq_max, types, index, index_label)
-
-        # A table cannot be a SET table and have NO PRIMARY INDEX
-        if set_table and primary_index is None and timecode_column is None:
-            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_NO_PI),
-                                      MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_NO_PI)
-
-        # Check if destination table exists
-        table_exists = dt_obj._table_exists(con)
-
-        # Raise an exception when the table exists and if_exists = 'fail'
-        dt_obj._check_table_exists(is_table_exists=table_exists)
-
-        # Is the input DataFrame a Pandas DataFrame?
-        is_pandas_df = isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame)
-
-        # Let's also execute the node and set the table_name when df is teradataml DataFrame
-        if not is_pandas_df and df._table_name is None:
-            df._table_name = df_utils._execute_node_return_db_object_name(df._nodeid, df._metaexpr)
-
-        # Check table name conflict is present.
-        is_conflict = _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name) if isinstance(df, tdmldf.DataFrame) and \
-                                                                    if_exists.lower() == 'replace' else False
-
-        # Create a temporary table name, When table name conflict is present.
-        if is_conflict:
-            # Store actual destination table name for later use.
-            dest_table_name = table_name
-            table_name = UtilFuncs._generate_temp_table_name(prefix=table_name,
-                                                             table_type=TeradataConstants.TERADATA_TABLE,
-                                                             quote=False)
-
-        # Let's create the SQLAlchemy table object to recreate the table
-        if not table_exists or if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
-            if not is_pti:
-                table = _create_table_object(df, table_name, con, primary_index, temporary, schema_name, set_table,
-                                             types, None if not is_pandas_df else index,
-                                             None if not is_pandas_df else index_label)
-            else:
-                table = _create_pti_table_object(df, con, table_name, schema_name, temporary,
-                                                 primary_time_index_name, timecode_column, timezero_date,
-                                                 timebucket_duration, sequence_column, seq_max,
-                                                 columns_list, set_table, types,
-                                                 None if not is_pandas_df else index,
-                                                 None if not is_pandas_df else index_label)
-
-            if table is not None:
-                # If the table need to be replaced and there is no table name conflict,
-                # let's drop the existing table first
-                if table_exists and not is_conflict:
-                    tbl_name = dt_obj._get_fully_qualified_table_name()
-                    UtilFuncs._drop_table(tbl_name)
-                try:
-                    table.create(bind=get_context())
-                except sqlachemyOperationalError as err:
-                    raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED) +
-                                              '\n' + str(err),
-                                              MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED)
-            else:
-                raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED),
-                                          MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED)
-
-        # Check column compatibility for insertion when table exists and if_exists = 'append'
-        if table_exists and if_exists.lower() == 'append':
-            UtilFuncs._get_warnings('set_table', set_table, 'if_exists', 'append')
-
-            table = UtilFuncs._get_sqlalchemy_table(table_name,
-                                                    schema_name=schema_name)
-
-            if table is not None:
-                # ELE-2284
-                # We are not considering types for 'append' mode as it is a simple insert and no casting is applied
-                if is_pandas_df:
-                    cols = _extract_column_info(df, index=index, index_label=index_label)
-                else:
-                    cols, _ = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
-                if match_column_order:
-                    cols_compatible = _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table.c, cols, is_pandas_df,
-                                                                      is_pti, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-
-                    if not cols_compatible:
-                        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INSERTION_INCOMPATIBLE),
-                                              MessageCodes.INSERTION_INCOMPATIBLE)
-
-        # df is a Pandas DataFrame object
-        if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
-            if not table_exists or if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
-                try:
-                    # Support for saving Pandas index/Volatile is by manually inserting rows (batch) for now
-                    if index or is_pti:
-                        _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index,
-                                               chunksize, is_pti, timecode_column,
-                                               sequence_column, match_column_order)
-
-                    # When index isn't saved & for non-PTI tables, to_sql insertion used (batch)
-                    else:
-                        df.to_sql(table_name, get_context(), if_exists='append', index=False, index_label=None,
-                                  chunksize=chunksize, schema=schema_name)
-
-                except sqlachemyOperationalError as err:
-                    if "Duplicate row error" in str(err):
-                        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_DUPICATE_ROW,
-                                                                       table_name),
-                                                  MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_DUPICATE_ROW)
-                    else:
-                        raise
-
-            elif table_exists and if_exists.lower() == 'append':
-                _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index,
-                                       chunksize, is_pti, timecode_column,
-                                       sequence_column, match_column_order)
-
-
-        # df is a teradataml DataFrame object (to_sql wrapper used)
-        elif isinstance(df, tdmldf.DataFrame):
-            df_column_list = [col.name for col in df._metaexpr.c]
-
-            if is_pti:
-                # Reorder the column list to reposition the timecode and sequence columns
-                df_column_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-
-            df_utils._insert_all_from_table(table_name, df._table_name, df_column_list, schema_name, temporary)
-
-        # While table name conflict is present, Delete the source table after creation of temporary table.
-        # Rename the temporary table to destination table name. 
-        if is_conflict and if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
-            tbl_name = dt_obj._get_fully_qualified_table_name()
-            UtilFuncs._drop_table(tbl_name)
-            _rename_table(table_name, dest_table_name)
-
-
-    except (TeradataMlException, ValueError, TypeError):
-        raise
-    except Exception as err:
-        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.COPY_TO_SQL_FAIL) + str(err),
-                                  MessageCodes.COPY_TO_SQL_FAIL) from err
-
-def _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name):
-    """ 
-    Check whether destination "table_name" matches with the teradataml dataframe parent nodes.
-    This function traverse the DAG graph from child node to root node and checks for table name conflict.
-    
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            Required Argument. 
-            Specifies the teradataml DataFrame object to be checked.
-            Types: teradataml.dataframe.dataframe.DataFrame
-            
-        table_name:
-            Required Argument.
-            Specifies the name of the table to be created in Vantage.
-            Types : String
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A boolean value representing the presence of conflict. 
-
-    RAISES:
-        None
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        >>> df = DataFrame("sales")
-        >>> table_name = "destination_table"
-        >>> _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name)
-    """
-    aed_obj = AedUtils()
-    # Check if length of parent node count greater that 0.
-    if aed_obj._aed_get_parent_node_count(df._nodeid) > 0:
-        # Let's check "table_name" matches with any of the parent nodes table name.
-        # Get current table node id.
-        node_id = df._nodeid
-        while node_id:
-
-            # Get the parent node id using current table node id.
-            parent_node_id = aed_obj._aed_get_parent_nodeids(node_id)
-
-            if parent_node_id:
-                # Check "table_name" matches with the parent "table_name".
-                # If table name matches, then return 'True'.
-                # Otherwise, Traverse the graph from current node to the top most root node.
-                if table_name in aed_obj._aed_get_source_tablename(parent_node_id[0]):
-                    return True
-                else:
-                    node_id = parent_node_id[0]
-            else:
-                # When parent_node_id is empty return 'False'.
-                return False
-    return False
-
-
-def _get_sqlalchemy_table_from_tdmldf(df, meta):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to generate an SQLAlchemy Table
-    object for the underlying table/view of a DataFrame.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The teradataml DataFrame to generate the SQLAlchemy.Table object for.
-
-        meta:
-            The SQLAlchemy.Metadata object.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        SQLAlchemy.Table
-
-    RAISES:
-        None
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        >>> con = get_connection()
-        >>> df = DataFrame('admissions_train')
-        >>> meta = sqlalchemy.MetaData()
-        >>> table = __get_sqlalchemy_table_from_tdmldf(df, meta)
-
-    """
-    con = get_connection()
-    db_schema = UtilFuncs._extract_db_name(df._table_name)
-    db_table_name = UtilFuncs._extract_table_name(df._table_name)
-
-    return Table(db_table_name, meta, schema=db_schema, autoload_with=get_context())
-
-
-def _get_index_labels(df, index_label):
-    """
-    Internal function to construct a list of labels for the indices to be saved from the Pandas DataFrames
-    based on user input and information from the DataFrame.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The Pandas input DataFrame.
-
-        index_label:
-            The user provided label(s) for the indices.
-
-    RAISES:
-        None
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A list of Strings corresponding the to labels for the indices to add as columns.
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _get_index_labels(df, index_label)
-    """
-    default_index_label = 'index_label'
-    default_level_prefix = 'level_'
-    level_cnt = 0
-
-    is_multi_index = isinstance(df.index, pd.MultiIndex)
-    ind_types = [level.dtype for level in df.index.levels] if is_multi_index else [df.index.dtype]
-
-    ind_names = []
-    if index_label:
-        ind_names = [index_label] if isinstance(index_label, str) else index_label
-    else:
-        for name in df.index.names:
-            if name not in ('', None):
-                ind_names.append(name)
-            else:
-                if is_multi_index:
-                    ind_names.append(default_level_prefix + str(level_cnt))
-                    level_cnt = level_cnt + 1
-                else:
-                    df_columns = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
-                    label = default_level_prefix + str(level_cnt) if default_index_label in df_columns else default_index_label
-                    ind_names.append(label)
-
-    return ind_names, ind_types
-
-def _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df, timecode_column, timebucket_duration,
-                                  timezero_date, primary_time_index_name, columns_list,
-                                  sequence_column, seq_max, types, index, index_label):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to validate the PTI part of copy request.
-    Dataframe, connection & related parameters are checked.
-    Saving to Vantage is proceeded to only when validation returns True.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The DataFrame (Pandas or teradataml) object to be saved.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            The column in the DataFrame that reflects the form of the timestamp
-            data in the time series.
-            Type: String
-
-        timebucket_duration:
-            A duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
-            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
-            Type: String
-
-        timezero_date:
-            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept.
-            Type: String
-
-        primary_time_index_name:
-            A name for the Primary Time Index (PTI).
-            Type: String
-
-        columns_list:
-            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
-            Type: String or list of Strings
-
-        sequence_column:
-            Specifies a column of type Integer with sequences implying that the
-            time series data readings are not unique.
-            If not specified, the time series data are assumed to be unique in time.
-            Type: String
-
-        seq_max:
-            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
-            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
-            Accepted range:  1 - 2147483647.
-            Type: int
-
-        types:
-            Dictionary specifying column-name to teradatasqlalchemy type-mapping.
-
-        index:
-            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
-            Type: bool
-
-        index_label:
-            Column label for index column(s).
-            Type: String
-
-    RETURNS:
-        True, when all parameters are valid.
-
-    RAISES:
-        TeradataMlException, when parameter validation fails.
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df = my_df, timecode_column = 'ts', timbucket_duration = 'HOURS(2)')
-    """
-    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
-        df_columns = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
-    else:
-        df_columns = [col.name for col in df._metaexpr.c]
-
-    awu = AnalyticsWrapperUtils()
-    awu_matrix = []
-
-    # The arguments added to awu_martix are:
-    # arg_name, arg, is_optional, acceptable types
-    # The value for is_optional is set to False when the argument
-    # a) is a required argument
-    # b) is not allowed to be None, even if it is optional
-    awu_matrix.append(['timecode_column', timecode_column, False, (str)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['columns_list', columns_list, True, (str, list)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['timezero_date', timezero_date, True, (str)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['timebucket_duration', timebucket_duration, True, (str)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['primary_time_index_name', primary_time_index_name, True, (str)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['sequence_column', sequence_column, True, (str)])
-    awu_matrix.append(['seq_max', seq_max, True, (int)])
-
-    # Validate types
-    awu._validate_argument_types(awu_matrix)
-
-    # Validate arg emtpy
-    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timecode_column, 'timecode_column')
-    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(columns_list, 'columns_list')
-    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timezero_date, 'timezero_date')
-    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timebucket_duration, 'timebucket_duration')
-    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(sequence_column, 'sequence_column')
-
-    # Validate all the required arguments and optional arguments when not none
-    # First the timecode_column
-    _validate_column_in_list_of_columns('df', df_columns, timecode_column, 'timecode_column')
-    # Check the type of timecode_column
-    _validate_column_type(df, timecode_column, 'timecode_column', PTITableConstants.VALID_TIMECODE_DATATYPES.value,
-                          types, index, index_label)
-
-    # timezero date
-    _validate_timezero_date(timezero_date)
-
-    # timebucket duration
-    _Validators._validate_timebucket_duration(timebucket_duration)
-
-    # Validate sequence_column
-    if sequence_column is not None:
-        _validate_column_in_list_of_columns('df', df_columns, sequence_column, 'sequence_column')
-        # Check the type of sequence_column
-        _validate_column_type(df, sequence_column, 'sequence_column',
-                              PTITableConstants.VALID_SEQUENCE_COL_DATATYPES.value, types, index, index_label)
-
-    # Validate seq_max
-    if seq_max is not None and (seq_max < 1 or seq_max > 2147483647):
-        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE).format(seq_max, 'seq_max', '1 < integer < 2147483647'),
-                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE)
-
-    # Validate cols_list
-    _validate_columns_list('df', df_columns, columns_list)
-    if isinstance(columns_list, str):
-        columns_list = [columns_list]
-
-    # Either one or both of timebucket_duration and columns_list must be specified
-    if timebucket_duration is None and (columns_list is None or len(columns_list) == 0):
-        raise TeradataMlException(
-            Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.EITHER_THIS_OR_THAT_ARGUMENT, 'timebucket_duration', 'columns_list'),
-            MessageCodes.EITHER_THIS_OR_THAT_ARGUMENT)
-
-
-def _validate_columns_list(df, df_columns, columns_list):
-    """
-    Internal function to validate columns list specified when creating a
-    Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            Name of the DataFrame to which the column being validated
-            does or should belong.
-
-        df_columns:
-            List of columns in the DataFrame.
-
-        columns_list:
-            The column or list of columns.
-            Type: String or list of Strings
-
-    RETURNS:
-        True if the column or list of columns is valid.
-
-    RAISES:
-        Raise TeradataMlException on validation failure.
-    """
-    if columns_list is None:
-        return True
-
-    # Validate DF has columns
-    if isinstance(columns_list, str):
-        columns_list = [columns_list]
-
-    for col in columns_list:
-        _validate_column_in_list_of_columns(df, df_columns, col, 'columns_list')
-
-    return True
-
-
-def _validate_column_in_list_of_columns(df, df_columns, col, col_arg):
-    """
-    Internal function to validate the arguments used to specify
-    a column name in DataFrame.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            Name of the DataFrame to which the column being validated
-            does or should belong.
-
-        df_column_list:
-            List of columns in the DataFrame.
-
-        col:
-            Column to be validated.
-
-        col_arg:
-            Name of argument used to specify the column name.
-
-    RETURNS:
-         True, if column name is a valid.
-
-    RAISES:
-        TeradataMlException if invalid column name.
-    """
-    if col not in df_columns:
-        raise TeradataMlException(
-            Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TDMLDF_COLUMN_IN_ARG_NOT_FOUND).format(col,
-                                                                                     col_arg,
-                                                                                     df,
-                                                                                     'DataFrame'),
-            MessageCodes.TDMLDF_COLUMN_IN_ARG_NOT_FOUND)
-
-    return True
-
-
-def _validate_column_type(df, col, col_arg, expected_types, types = None, index = False, index_label = None):
-    """
-    Internal function to validate the type of an input DataFrame column against
-    a list of expected types.
-
-    PARAMETERS
-        df:
-            Input DataFrame (Pandas or teradataml) which has the column to be tested
-            for type.
-
-        col:
-            The column in the input DataFrame to be tested for type.
-
-        col_arg:
-            The name of the argument used to pass the column name.
-
-        expected_types:
-            Specifies a list of teradatasqlachemy datatypes that the column is
-            expected to be of type.
-
-        types:
-            Dictionary specifying column-name to teradatasqlalchemy type-mapping.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        True, when the columns is of an expected type.
-
-    RAISES:
-        TeradataMlException, when the columns is not one of the expected types.
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _validate_column_type(df, timecode_column, 'timecode_column', PTITableConstants.VALID_TIMECODE_DATATYPES, types)
-    """
-    # Check if sequence_column is being translated to a valid_type
-    if types is not None and col in types:
-        if not any(isinstance(types[col], expected_type) for expected_type in expected_types):
-            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
-                                      format(col_arg, types[col], ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
-                                                                              for expected_type in expected_types)),
-                                      MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
-    # Else we need to copy without any casting
-    elif isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
-        t = _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(str(df.dtypes[col]))
-        if t not in expected_types:
-            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
-                                      format(col_arg, t, ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
-                                                                     for expected_type in expected_types)),
-                                      MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
-    elif not any(isinstance(df[col].type, t) for t in expected_types):
-        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
-                                  format(col_arg, df[col].type, ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
-                                                                            for expected_type in expected_types)),
-                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
-
-    return True
-
-
-def _create_table_object(df, table_name, con, primary_index, temporary, schema_name, set_table, types, index=None,
-                         index_label=None):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to construct a SQLAlchemy Table Object.
-    This function checks appropriate flags and supports creation of Teradata
-    specific Table constructs such as Volatile/Primary Index tables.
-
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The teradataml or Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
-
-        table_name:
-            Name of SQL table.
-
-        con:
-            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
-
-        primary_index:
-            Creates Teradata Table(s) with Primary index column if specified.
-
-        temporary:
-            Flag specifying whether SQL table to be created is Volatile or not.
-
-        schema_name:
-            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in the database to write to.
-
-        set_table:
-            A flag specifying whether to create a SET table or a MULTISET table.
-            When True, an attempt to create a SET table is made.
-            When False, an attempt to create a MULTISET table is made.
-
-        types:
-            Specifies a python dictionary with column-name(key) to column-type(value) mapping to create DataFrames.
-
-        index:
-            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column(s) or not.
-
-        index_label:
-            Column label(s) for index column(s).
-
-    RETURNS:
-        SQLAlchemy Table
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _create_table_object(df = my_df, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection, primary_index = None,
-                             temporary = True, schema_name = schema, set_table=False, types = types, index = True, index_label = None)
-        _create_table_object(df = csv_filepath, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection, primary_index = None,
-                             temporary = True, schema_name = schema, set_table=False, types = types, index = True, index_label = None)
-    """
-    # Dictionary to append special flags, can be extended to add Fallback, Journalling, Log etc.
-    post_params = {}
-    prefix = []
-    pti = post(opts=post_params)
-
-    if temporary is True:
-        pti = pti.on_commit(option='preserve')
-        prefix.append('VOLATILE')
-
-    if not set_table:
-        prefix.append('multiset')
-    else:
-        prefix.append('set')
-
-    meta = MetaData()
-    meta.bind = con
-
-    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
-        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types, index, index_label)
-    elif isinstance(df, str):
-        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types)
-    else:
-        col_names, col_types = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
-        if types is not None:
-            # When user-type provided use, or default when partial types provided.
-            col_types = [types.get(col_name, col_type) for col_name, col_type in zip(col_names, col_types)]
-
-    if primary_index is not None:
-        if isinstance(primary_index, list):
-            pti = pti.primary_index(unique=False, cols=primary_index)
-        elif isinstance(primary_index, str):
-            pti = pti.primary_index(unique=False, cols=[primary_index])
-    else:
-        pti = pti.no_primary_index()
-
-    # Create default Table construct with parameter dictionary
-    table = Table(table_name, meta,
-                  *(Column(col_name, col_type)
-                    for col_name, col_type in
-                    zip(col_names, col_types)),
-                  teradatasql_post_create=pti,
-                  prefixes=prefix,
-                  schema=schema_name
-                  )
-
-    return table
-
-
-def _create_pti_table_object(df, con, table_name, schema_name, temporary, primary_time_index_name,
-                             timecode_column, timezero_date, timebucket_duration,
-                             sequence_column, seq_max, columns_list, set_table, types, index=None, index_label=None):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to construct a SQLAlchemy Table Object.
-    This function checks appropriate flags and supports creation of Teradata
-    specific Table constructs such as Volatile and Primary Time Index tables.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The teradataml or Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
-
-        con:
-            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
-
-        table_name:
-            Name of SQL table.
-
-        schema_name:
-            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in the database to write to.
-
-        temporary:
-            Flag specifying whether SQL table to be created is Volatile or not.
-
-        primary_time_index_name:
-            A name for the Primary Time Index (PTI).
-
-        timecode_column:
-            The column in the DataFrame that reflects the form of the timestamp
-            data in the time series.
-
-        timezero_date:
-            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept.
-
-        timebucket_duration:
-            A duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
-            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
-
-        sequence_column:
-            Specifies a column with sequences implying that time series data
-            readings are not unique. If not specified, the time series data are
-            assumed to be unique.
-
-        seq_max:
-            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
-            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
-
-        columns_list:
-            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
-
-        set_table:
-            A flag specifying whether to create a SET table or a MULTISET table.
-            When True, an attempt to create a SET table is made.
-            When False, an attempt to create a MULTISET table is made.
-
-        types:
-            Specifies a python dictionary with column-name(key) to column-type(value) mapping to create DataFrames.
-
-        index:
-            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
-
-        index_label:
-            Column label for index column(s).
-
-    RETURNS:
-        SQLAlchemy Table
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _create_pti_table_object(df = my_df, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection,
-                         timecode_column = 'ts', columns_list = ['user_id', 'location'])
-
-    """
-    meta = MetaData()
-
-    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
-        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types, index, index_label)
-        timecode_datatype = col_types[col_names.index(timecode_column)]()
-    else:
-        col_names, col_types = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
-        if types is not None:
-            # When user-type provided use, or default when partial types provided
-            col_types = [types.get(col_name, col_type) for col_name, col_type in zip(col_names, col_types)]
-        timecode_datatype = df[timecode_column].type
-
-    # Remove timecode and sequence column from col_name and col_types
-    # since the required columns will be created automatically
-    if timecode_column in col_names:
-        ind = col_names.index(timecode_column)
-        col_names.pop(ind)
-        col_types.pop(ind)
-
-    if sequence_column is not None and sequence_column in col_names:
-        ind = col_names.index(sequence_column)
-        col_names.pop(ind)
-        col_types.pop(ind)
-
-    # Dictionary to append special flags, can be extended to add Fallback, Journalling, Log etc.
-    post_params = {}
-    prefix = []
-    pti = post(opts=post_params)
-
-    # Create Table object with appropriate Primary Time Index/Prefix for volatile
-    if temporary:
-        pti = pti.on_commit(option='preserve')
-        prefix.append('VOLATILE')
-
-    if not set_table:
-        prefix.append('multiset')
-    else:
-        prefix.append('set')
-
-    pti = pti.primary_time_index(timecode_datatype,
-                                 name=primary_time_index_name,
-                                 timezero_date=timezero_date,
-                                 timebucket_duration=timebucket_duration,
-                                 sequenced=True if sequence_column is not None else False,
-                                 seq_max=seq_max,
-                                 cols=columns_list)
-
-    table = Table(table_name, meta,
-                  *(Column(col_name, col_type)
-                    for col_name, col_type in
-                    zip(col_names, col_types)),
-                  teradatasql_post_create=pti,
-                  prefixes=prefix,
-                  schema=schema_name
-                  )
-
-    return table
-
-
-def _rename_column(col_names, search_for, rename_to):
-    """
-    Internal function to rename a column in a list of columns of a Pandas DataFrame.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        col_names:
-            Required Argument.
-            The list of column names of the Pandas DataFrame.
-
-        search_for:
-            Required Argument.
-            The column name that need to be changed/renamed.
-
-        rename_to:
-            Required Argument.
-            The column name that the 'search_for' column needs to be replaced with.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A list of renamed columns list.
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        cols = _rename_column(cols, 'col_1', 'new_col_1')
-    """
-    ind = col_names.index(search_for)
-    col_names.pop(ind)
-    col_names.insert(ind, rename_to)
-
-    return col_names
-
-
-def _rename_to_pti_columns(col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column,
-                           timecode_column_index=None, sequence_column_index=None):
-    """
-    Internal function to generate a list of renamed columns of a Pandas DataFrame to match that of the PTI table column names
-    in Vantage, or revert any such changes made.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        col_names:
-            The list of column names of the Pandas DataFrame.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            The column name that reflects the timecode column in the PTI table.
-
-        sequence_column:
-            The column name that reflects the sequence column in the PTI table.
-
-        timecode_column_index:
-            The index of the timecode column. When Specified, it indicates that a reverse renaming operation is to be
-            performed.
-
-        sequence_column_index:
-            The index of the timecode column. When Specified, it indicates that a reverse renaming operation is to be
-            performed.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A list of renamed PTI related columns.
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        cols = _rename_to_pti_columns(cols, timecode_column, sequence_column, t_index=None, s_index)
-        cols = _rename_to_pti_columns(cols, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-    """
-    # Rename the timecode_column to what it is in Vantage
-    if timecode_column_index is not None:
-        col_names = _rename_column(col_names, PTITableConstants.TD_TIMECODE.value, timecode_column)
-    else:
-        col_names = _rename_column(col_names, timecode_column, PTITableConstants.TD_TIMECODE.value)
-
-    # Rename the sequence_column to what it is in Vantage
-    if sequence_column is not None:
-        if sequence_column_index is not None:
-            col_names = _rename_column(col_names, PTITableConstants.TD_SEQNO.value, sequence_column)
-        else:
-            col_names = _rename_column(col_names, sequence_column, PTITableConstants.TD_SEQNO.value)
-
-    return col_names
-
-
-def _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column, df_col_type_list = None):
-    """
-    Internal function to reorder the list of columns used to construct the 'INSERT INTO'
-    statement as required when the target table is a PTI table.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df_column_list:
-            A list of column names for the columns in the DataFrame.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            The timecode_columns which should be moved to the first position.
-
-        sequence_column:
-            The timecode_columns which should be moved to the first position.
-
-        df_col_type_list:
-            Optionally reorder the list containing the types of the columns to match the
-            reordering the of df_column_list.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A reordered list of columns names for the columns in the DataFrame.
-        If the optional types list is also specified, then a tuple of the list reordered columns names
-        and the list of the column types.
-
-    EXAMPLE:
-        new_colname_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-        new_colname_list, new_type_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column,
-                                                                       sequence_column, df_col_type_list)
-    """
-    # Reposition timecode (to the first) and sequence column (to the second)
-    # in df_column_list
-    timecode_column_index = df_column_list.index(timecode_column)
-    df_column_list.insert(0, df_column_list.pop(timecode_column_index))
-    if df_col_type_list is not None:
-        df_col_type_list.insert(0, df_col_type_list.pop(timecode_column_index))
-
-    if sequence_column is not None:
-        sequence_column_index = df_column_list.index(sequence_column)
-        df_column_list.insert(1, df_column_list.pop(sequence_column_index))
-        if df_col_type_list is not None:
-            df_col_type_list.insert(0, df_col_type_list.pop(sequence_column_index))
-
-    if df_col_type_list is not None:
-        return df_column_list, df_col_type_list
-    else:
-        return df_column_list
-
-
-def _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1_col_object, table2_cols, is_pandas_df=False,
-                                        is_pti=False, timecode_column=None, sequence_column=None):
-    """
-    Internal function used to extract column information from two lists of SQLAlchemy ColumnExpression objects;
-    and check if the number of columns and their names are matching to determine table insertion compatibility.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        table1_col_object:
-            Specifies a list/collection of SQLAlchemy ColumnExpression Objects for first table.
-        
-        table2_cols:
-            Specifies a list of column names for second table (teradataml DataFrame).
-        
-        is_pandas_df:
-            Flag specifying whether the table objects to check are pandas DataFrames or not
-            Default: False    
-            Note: When this flag is True, table2_cols is passed as a tuple object of
-            ([column_names], [column_types])
-
-        is_pti:
-            Boolean flag indicating if the target table is a PTI table.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            timecode_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
-            It should be the first column in the select expression.
- q
-        sequence_column:
-            sequence_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
-            It should be the second column in the select expression.
-
-
-    RETURNS:
-        a) True, when insertion compatible (number of columns and their names match)
-        b) False, otherwise
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1.c, ['co1', 'col2'], False)
-        _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1.c, (['co1', 'col2'], [int, str]), True, True, 'ts', 'seq')
-
-    """
-    table1_col_names, _ = UtilFuncs._extract_table_object_column_info(table1_col_object)
-    table2_col_names = table2_cols[0] if is_pandas_df else table2_cols
-
-    # Check for number of columns
-    if len(table1_col_names) != len(table2_col_names):
-        return False
-
-    if is_pti is True:
-        # Reposition timecode (to the first) and sequence column (to the second)
-        # with their names as generated by the database, in col_name since that
-        # is the default position of the columns.
-        table2_col_names = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(table2_col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-        table2_col_names = _rename_to_pti_columns(table2_col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-
-    # Check for the column names
-    for i in range(len(table1_col_names)):
-        if table1_col_names[i] != table2_col_names[i]:
-            return False
-
-    # Number of columns and their names in both List of ColumnExpressions match
-    return True
-
-
-def _extract_column_info(df, types = None, index = False, index_label = None):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to extract column information for a DF,
-    and map to user-specified teradatasqlalchemy types, if specified,
-    for Table creation.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
-
-        types:
-            A python dictionary with column names and required types as key-value pairs.
-
-        index:
-            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column(s) or not.
-
-        index_label:
-            Column label(s) for index column(s).
-
-    RETURNS:
-        A tuple with the following elements:
-        a) List of DataFrame Column names
-        b) List of equivalent teradatasqlalchemy column types
-
-    RAISES:
-        None
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _extract_column_info(df = my_df)
-        _extract_column_info(df = my_df, types = {'id_col': INTEGER})
-
-    """
-    if isinstance(df, str):
-        return list(types.keys()), list(types.values())
-
-    col_names = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
-
-    # If the datatype is not specified then check if the datatype is datetime64 and timezone is present then map it to
-    # TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) else map it according to default value.
-    col_types = [types.get(col_name) if types and col_name in types else
-                 TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) if pt.is_datetime64_ns_dtype(df.dtypes[key])
-                                             and (df[col_name].dt.tz is not None)
-                 else _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(str(df.dtypes[key]))
-                 for key, col_name in enumerate(list(df.columns))]
-
-    ind_names = []
-    ind_types = []
-    if index:
-        ind_names, ind_types = _get_index_labels(df, index_label)
-        ind_types = [types.get(ind_name) if types and ind_name in types
-                     else TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) if pt.is_datetime64_ns_dtype(df.dtypes[key])
-                                                      and (df[ind_name].dt.tz is not None)
-                     else _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(str(ind_types[key]))
-                     for key, ind_name in enumerate(ind_names)]
-
-    return col_names + ind_names, col_types + ind_types
-
-def _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index, chunksize,
-                           is_pti=False, timecode_column=None, sequence_column=None,
-                           match_column_order=True):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to sequentially extract column info from DF,
-    iterate rows, and insert rows manually.
-    Used for Insertions to Temporary Tables & Tables with Pandas index.
-
-    This uses DBAPI's executeMany() which is a batch insertion method.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        df:
-            The Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
-
-        con:
-            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
-
-        schema_name:
-            Name of the schema.
-
-        table_name:
-            Name of the table.
-
-        index:
-            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
-
-        chunksize:
-            Specifies the number of rows to be loaded in a batch.
-            Note:
-                This is argument is used only when argument "df" is pandas DataFrame.
-
-        is_pti:
-            Boolean flag indicating if the table should be a PTI table.
-
-        timecode_column:
-            timecode_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
-            It should be the first column in the select expression.
-
-        sequence_column:
-            sequence_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
-            It should be the second column in the select expression.
-
-        match_column_order:
-            Specifies the order of the df to be loaded matches the order of the
-            existing df or not.
-
-    RETURNS:
-        N/A
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _insert_from_dataframe(df = my_df, con = tdconnection, schema = None, table_name = 'test_table',
-                               index = True, index_label = None)
-    """
-    col_names = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
-
-    # Quoted, schema-qualified table name
-    table = '"{}"'.format(table_name)
-    if schema_name is not None:
-        table = '"{}".{}'.format(schema_name, table_name)
-
-    try:
-
-        if is_pti:
-            # This if for non-index columns.
-            col_names = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
-
-        is_multi_index = isinstance(df.index, pd.MultiIndex)
-
-        insert_list = []
-
-        if not match_column_order:
-            ins = "INSERT INTO {} {} VALUES {};".format(
-                table,
-                '(' + ', '.join(col_names) + ')',
-                '(' + ', '.join(['?' for i in range(len(col_names) + len(df.index.names)
-                                                    if index is True else len(col_names))]) + ')')
-        else:
-            ins = "INSERT INTO {} VALUES {};".format(
-                table,
-                '(' + ', '.join(['?' for i in range(len(col_names) + len(df.index.names)
-                                                    if index is True else len(col_names))]) + ')')
-
-        rowcount = 0
-        # Iterate rows of DataFrame over new re-ordered columns
-        for row_index, row in enumerate(df[col_names].itertuples(index=True)):
-            ins_dict = ()
-            for col_index, x in enumerate(col_names):
-                ins_dict = ins_dict + (row[col_index+1],)
-
-            if index is True:
-                ins_dict = ins_dict + row[0] if is_multi_index else ins_dict + (row[0],)
-
-            insert_list.append(ins_dict)
-            rowcount = rowcount + 1
-
-            # dbapi_batchsize corresponds to the max batch size for the DBAPI driver.
-            # Insert the rows once the batch-size reaches the max allowed.
-            if rowcount == chunksize:
-                # Batch Insertion (using DBAPI's executeMany) used here to insert list of dictionaries
-                cur = execute_sql(ins, insert_list)
-                if cur is not None:
-                    cur.close()
-                rowcount = 0
-                insert_list.clear()
-
-        # Insert any remaining rows.
-        if rowcount > 0:
-            cur = execute_sql(ins, insert_list)
-            if cur is not None:
-                cur.close()
-
-    except Exception:
-        raise
-
-def _get_pd_df_column_names(df):
-    """
-    Internal function to return the names of columns in a Pandas DataFrame.
-
-    PARAMETERS
-        df:
-            The Pandas DataFrame to fetch the column names for.
-
-    RETURNS:
-         A list of Strings
-
-    RAISES:
-        None
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _get_pd_df_column_names(df = my_df)
-    """
-    return df.columns.tolist()
-
-def _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(key):
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to returns a SQLAlchemy Type Mapping
-    for a given Pandas DataFrame column Type.
-    Used for Table Object creation internally based on DF column info.
-
-    For an unknown key, String (Mapping to VARCHAR) is returned
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        key : String representing Pandas type ('int64', 'object' etc.)
-
-    RETURNS:
-        SQLAlchemy Type (Integer, String, Float, DateTime etc.)
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(key = 'int64')
-    """
-    teradata_types_map = _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings()
-
-    if key in teradata_types_map.keys():
-        return teradata_types_map.get(key)
-    else:
-        return VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE')
-
-
-def _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings():
-    """
-    This is an internal function used to return a dictionary of all SQLAlchemy Type Mappings.
-    It contains mappings from pandas data type to SQLAlchemyTypes
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-
-    RETURNS:
-        dictionary { pandas_type : SQLAlchemy Type}
-
-    RAISES:
-        N/A
-
-    EXAMPLES:
-        _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings()
-    """
-    teradata_types_map = {'int32':INTEGER, 'int64':BIGINT,
-                          'object':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
-                          'O':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
-                          'float64':FLOAT, 'float32':FLOAT, 'bool':BYTEINT,
-                          'datetime64':TIMESTAMP, 'datetime64[ns]':TIMESTAMP,
-                          'datetime64[ns, UTC]':TIMESTAMP(timezone=True),
-                          'timedelta64[ns]':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
-                          'timedelta[ns]':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE')}
-
-    return teradata_types_map
-
-
-def _validate_timezero_date(timezero_date):
-    """
-    Internal function to validate timezero_date specified when creating a
-    Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
-
-    PARAMETERS:
-        timezero_date:
-            The timezero_date passed to primary_time_index().
-
-    RETURNS:
-        True if the value is valid.
-
-    RAISES:
-        ValueError when the value is invalid.
-
-    EXAMPLE:
-        _validate_timezero_date("DATE '2011-01-01'")
-        _validate_timezero_date('2011-01-01') # Invalid
-    """
-    # Return True is it is not specified or is None since it is optional
-    if timezero_date is None:
-        return True
-
-    pattern = re.compile(PTITableConstants.PATTERN_TIMEZERO_DATE.value)
-    match = pattern.match(timezero_date)
-
-    err_msg = Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE).format(timezero_date,
-                                                                          'timezero_date',
-                                                                          "str of format DATE 'YYYY-MM-DD'")
-
-    try:
-        datetime.datetime.strptime(match.group(1), '%Y-%m-%d')
-    except (ValueError, AttributeError):
-        raise TeradataMlException(err_msg,
-                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE)
-
-    # Looks like the value is valid
-    return True
+#!/usr/bin/python
+# ##################################################################
+#
+# Copyright 2018 Teradata. All rights reserved.
+# TERADATA CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET
+#
+# ##################################################################
+
+import re
+import datetime
+import warnings
+import pandas as pd
+import pandas.api.types as pt
+
+from sqlalchemy import MetaData, Table, Column
+from sqlalchemy.exc import OperationalError as sqlachemyOperationalError
+from teradatasqlalchemy import (INTEGER, BIGINT, BYTEINT, FLOAT)
+from teradatasqlalchemy import (TIMESTAMP)
+from teradatasqlalchemy import (VARCHAR)
+from teradatasqlalchemy.dialect import TDCreateTablePost as post
+from teradataml.common.aed_utils import AedUtils
+from teradataml.context.context import *
+from teradataml.dataframe import dataframe as tdmldf
+from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe_utils import DataFrameUtils as df_utils
+from teradataml.dbutils.dbutils import _rename_table
+from teradataml.common.utils import UtilFuncs
+from teradataml.options.configure import configure
+from teradataml.common.constants import CopyToConstants, PTITableConstants
+from teradatasql import OperationalError
+from teradataml.common.wrapper_utils import AnalyticsWrapperUtils
+from teradataml.utils.utils import execute_sql
+from teradataml.utils.validators import _Validators
+from teradatasqlalchemy.telemetry.queryband import collect_queryband
+
+
+@collect_queryband(queryband="CpToSql")
+def copy_to_sql(df, table_name,
+                schema_name=None, if_exists='append',
+                index=False, index_label=None,
+                primary_index=None,
+                temporary=False, types = None,
+                primary_time_index_name = None,
+                timecode_column=None,
+                timebucket_duration = None,
+                timezero_date = None,
+                columns_list=None,
+                sequence_column=None,
+                seq_max=None,
+                set_table=False,
+                chunksize=CopyToConstants.DBAPI_BATCHSIZE.value,
+                match_column_order=True):
+    """
+    Writes records stored in a Pandas DataFrame or a teradataml DataFrame to Teradata Vantage.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+
+        df:
+            Required Argument. 
+            Specifies the Pandas or teradataml DataFrame object to be saved.
+            Types: pandas.DataFrame or teradataml.dataframe.dataframe.DataFrame
+
+        table_name:
+            Required Argument.
+            Specifies the name of the table to be created in Vantage.
+            Types : String
+
+        schema_name:
+            Optional Argument. 
+            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in Teradata Vantage to write to.
+            Types: String
+            Default: None (Uses default database schema).
+
+            Note: schema_name will be ignored when temporary=True.
+
+        if_exists:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies the action to take when table already exists in Vantage.
+            Types: String
+            Possible values: {'fail', 'replace', 'append'}
+                - fail: If table exists, do nothing.
+                - replace: If table exists, drop it, recreate it, and insert data.
+                - append: If table exists, insert data. Create if does not exist.
+            Default : append
+
+            Note: Replacing a table with the contents of a teradataml DataFrame based on
+                  the same underlying table is not supported.
+
+        index:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies whether to save Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
+            Types : Boolean (True or False)
+            Default : False
+            
+            Note: Only use as True when attempting to save Pandas DataFrames (and not with teradataml DataFrames).
+
+        index_label: 
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies the column label(s) for Pandas DataFrame index column(s).
+            Types : String or list of strings
+            Default : None
+            
+            Note: If index_label is not specified (defaulted to None or is empty) and `index` is True, then
+                  the 'names' property of the DataFrames index is used as the label(s),
+                  and if that too is None or empty, then:
+                  1) a default label 'index_label' or 'level_0' (when 'index_label' is already taken) is used
+                     when index is standard.
+                  2) default labels 'level_0', 'level_1', etc. are used when index is multi-level index.
+
+                  Only use as True when attempting to save Pandas DataFrames (and not on teradataml DataFrames).
+
+        primary_index:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies which column(s) to use as primary index while creating Teradata table(s) in Vantage.
+            When None, No Primary Index Teradata tables are created.
+            Types : String or list of strings
+            Default : None
+            Example:
+                primary_index = 'my_primary_index'
+                primary_index = ['my_primary_index1', 'my_primary_index2', 'my_primary_index3']
+
+        temporary:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies whether to creates Vantage tables as permanent or volatile.
+            Types : Boolean (True or False)
+            Default : False
+            
+            Note: When True:
+                  1. volatile Tables are created, and
+                  2. schema_name is ignored.
+                  When False, permanent tables are created.
+            
+        types 
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies required data-types for requested columns to be saved in Vantage.
+            Types: Python dictionary ({column_name1: type_value1, ... column_nameN: type_valueN})
+            Default: None
+            
+            Note:
+                1. This argument accepts a dictionary of columns names and their required teradatasqlalchemy types
+                   as key-value pairs, allowing to specify a subset of the columns of a specific type.
+                   i)  When the input is a Pandas DataFrame:
+                       - When only a subset of all columns are provided, the column types for the rest are assigned
+                         appropriately.
+                       - When types argument is not provided, the column types are assigned
+                         as listed in the following table:
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         |     Pandas/Numpy Type     |        teradatasqlalchemy Type          |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | int32                     | INTEGER                                 |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | int64                     | BIGINT                                  |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | bool                      | BYTEINT                                 |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | float32/float64           | FLOAT                                   |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | datetime64/datetime64[ns] | TIMESTAMP                               |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | datetime64[ns,<time_zone>]| TIMESTAMP(timezone=True)                |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                         | Any other data type       | VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size) |
+                         +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
+                   ii) When the input is a teradataml DataFrame:
+                       - When only a subset of all columns are provided, the column types for the rest are retained.
+                       - When types argument is not provided, the column types are retained.
+                2. This argument does not have any effect when the table specified using table_name and schema_name
+                   exists and if_exists = 'append'.
+
+        primary_time_index_name:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies a name for the Primary Time Index (PTI) when the table
+            to be created must be a PTI table.
+            Type: String
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            Optional argument.
+            Required when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Specifies the column in the DataFrame that reflects the form
+            of the timestamp data in the time series.
+            This column will be the TD_TIMECODE column in the table created.
+            It should be of SQL type TIMESTAMP(n), TIMESTAMP(n) WITH TIMEZONE, or DATE,
+            corresponding to Python types datetime.datetime or datetime.date, or Pandas dtype datetime64[ns].
+            Type: String
+
+            Note: When you specify this parameter, an attempt to create a PTI table
+                  will be made. This argument is not required when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. If this argument is specified, primary_index will be ignored.
+
+        timezero_date:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept;
+            a date that precedes the earliest date in the time series data.
+            Value specified must be of the following format: DATE 'YYYY-MM-DD'
+            Default Value: DATE '1970-01-01'.
+            Type: String
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        timebucket_duration:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Required if columns_list is not specified or is None.
+            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Specifies a duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
+            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
+            Specified using the formal form time_unit(n), where n is a positive
+            integer, and time_unit can be any of the following:
+            CAL_YEARS, CAL_MONTHS, CAL_DAYS, WEEKS, DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES,
+            SECONDS, MILLISECONDS, or MICROSECONDS.
+            Type:  String
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        columns_list:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Required if timebucket_duration is not specified.
+            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
+            Type: String or list of Strings
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        sequence_column:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Specifies the column of type Integer containing the unique identifier for
+            time series data readings when they are not unique in time.
+            * When specified, implies SEQUENCED, meaning more than one reading from the same
+              sensor may have the same timestamp.
+              This column will be the TD_SEQNO column in the table created.
+            * When not specified, implies NONSEQUENCED, meaning there is only one sensor reading
+              per timestamp.
+              This is the default.
+            Type: str
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        seq_max:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Used when the DataFrame must be saved as a PTI table.
+            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
+            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
+            Accepted range:  1 - 2147483647.
+            Default Value: 20000.
+            Type: int
+
+            Note: This argument is not required or used when the table to be created
+                  is not a PTI table. It will be ignored if specified without the timecode_column.
+
+        set_table:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies a flag to determine whether to create a SET or a MULTISET table.
+            When True, a SET table is created.
+            When False, a MULTISET table is created.
+            Default Value: False
+            Type: boolean
+
+            Note: 1. Specifying set_table=True also requires specifying primary_index or timecode_column.
+                  2. Creating SET table (set_table=True) may result in
+                     a. an error if the source is a Pandas DataFrame having duplicate rows.
+                     b. loss of duplicate rows if the source is a teradataml DataFrame.
+                  3. This argument has no effect if the table already exists and if_exists='append'.
+
+        chunksize:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies the number of rows to be loaded in a batch.
+            Note:
+                This is argument is used only when argument "df" is pandas DataFrame.
+            Default Value: 16383
+            Types: int
+
+        match_column_order:
+            Optional Argument.
+            Specifies whether the order of the columns in existing table matches the order of
+            the columns in the "df" or not. When set to False, the dataframe to be loaded can
+            have any order and number of columns.
+            Default Value: True
+            Types: bool
+
+    RETURNS:
+        None
+
+    RAISES:
+        TeradataMlException
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        1. Saving a Pandas DataFrame:
+
+            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
+            >>> from teradatasqlalchemy.types import *
+
+            >>> df = {'emp_name': ['A1', 'A2', 'A3', 'A4'],
+                'emp_sage': [100, 200, 300, 400],
+                'emp_id': [133, 144, 155, 177],
+                'marks': [99.99, 97.32, 94.67, 91.00]
+                }
+
+            >>> pandas_df = pd.DataFrame(df)
+
+            a) Save a Pandas DataFrame using a dataframe & table name only:
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table')
+
+            b) Saving as a SET table
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_set_table', index=True,
+                            primary_index='index_label', set_table=True)
+
+            c) Save a Pandas DataFrame by specifying additional parameters:
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_2', schema_name = 'alice',
+                            index = True, index_label = 'my_index_label', temporary = False,
+                            primary_index = ['emp_id'], if_exists = 'append',
+                            types = {'emp_name': VARCHAR, 'emp_sage':INTEGER,
+                                     'emp_id': BIGINT, 'marks': DECIMAL})
+
+            d) Saving with additional parameters as a SET table
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_3', schema_name = 'alice',
+                            index = True, index_label = 'my_index_label', temporary = False,
+                            primary_index = ['emp_id'], if_exists = 'append',
+                            types = {'emp_name': VARCHAR, 'emp_sage':INTEGER,
+                                     'emp_id': BIGINT, 'marks': DECIMAL},
+                            set_table=True)
+
+            e) Saving levels in index of type MultiIndex
+            >>> pandas_df = pandas_df.set_index(['emp_id', 'emp_name'])
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = pandas_df, table_name = 'my_table_4', schema_name = 'alice',
+                            index = True, index_label = ['index1', 'index2'], temporary = False,
+                            primary_index = ['index1'], if_exists = 'replace')
+
+        2. Saving a teradataml DataFrame:
+
+            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe import DataFrame
+            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
+            >>> from teradatasqlalchemy.types import *
+            >>> from teradataml.data.load_example_data import load_example_data
+            
+            >>> # Load the data to run the example.
+            >>> load_example_data("glm", "admissions_train")
+            
+            >>> # Create teradataml DataFrame(s)
+            >>> df = DataFrame('admissions_train')
+            >>> df2 = df.select(['gpa', 'masters'])
+
+            a) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using only a table name:
+            >>> df2.to_sql('my_tdml_table')
+
+            b) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using additional parameters:
+            >>> df2.to_sql(table_name = 'my_tdml_table', if_exists='append',
+                           primary_index = ['gpa'], temporary=False, schema_name='alice')
+
+            c) Alternatively, save a teradataml DataFrame by using copy_to_sql:
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df2, 'my_tdml_table_2')
+
+            d) Save a teradataml DataFrame by using copy_to_sql with additional parameters:
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = df2, table_name = 'my_tdml_table_3', schema_name = 'alice',
+                            temporary = False, primary_index = None, if_exists = 'append',
+                            types = {'masters': VARCHAR, 'gpa':INTEGER})
+
+            e) Saving as a SET table
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df = df2, table_name = 'my_tdml_set_table', schema_name = 'alice',
+                            temporary = False, primary_index = ['gpa'], if_exists = 'append',
+                            types = {'masters': VARCHAR, 'gpa':INTEGER}, set_table = True)
+
+        3. Saving a teradataml DataFrame as a PTI table:
+
+            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.dataframe import DataFrame
+            >>> from teradataml.dataframe.copy_to import copy_to_sql
+            >>> from teradataml.data.load_example_data import load_example_data
+
+            >>> load_example_data("sessionize", "sessionize_table")
+            >>> df3 = DataFrame('sessionize_table')
+
+            a) Using copy_to_sql
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df3, "test_copyto_pti",
+                            timecode_column='clicktime',
+                            columns_list='event')
+
+            b) Alternatively, using DataFrame.to_sql
+            >>> df3.to_sql(table_name = "test_copyto_pti_1",
+                          timecode_column='clicktime',
+                          columns_list='event')
+
+            c) Saving as a SET table
+            >>> copy_to_sql(df3, "test_copyto_pti_2",
+                            timecode_column='clicktime',
+                            columns_list='event',
+                            set_table=True)
+
+    """
+    # Deriving global connection using get_connection().
+    con = get_connection()
+
+    try:
+        if con is None:
+            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.CONNECTION_FAILURE), MessageCodes.CONNECTION_FAILURE)
+
+        # Check if the table to be created must be a Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
+        # If a user specifies the timecode_column parameter, and attempt to create
+        # a PTI will be made.
+        is_pti = False
+        if timecode_column is not None:
+            is_pti = True
+            if primary_index is not None:
+                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
+                                                   'primary_index',
+                                                   'timecode_column',
+                                                   'specified'), stacklevel=2)
+        else:
+            ignored = []
+            if timezero_date is not None: ignored.append('timezero_date')
+            if timebucket_duration is not None: ignored.append('timebucket_duration')
+            if sequence_column is not None: ignored.append('sequence_column')
+            if seq_max is not None: ignored.append('seq_max')
+            if columns_list is not None and (
+                    not isinstance(columns_list, list) or len(columns_list) > 0): ignored.append('columns_list')
+            if primary_time_index_name is not None: ignored.append('primary_time_index_name')
+            if len(ignored) > 0:
+                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
+                                                   ignored,
+                                                   'timecode_column',
+                                                   'missing'), stacklevel=2)
+
+        # Unset schema_name when temporary is True since volatile tables are always in the user database
+        if temporary is True:
+            if schema_name is not None:
+                warnings.warn(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.IGNORE_ARGS_WARN,
+                                                   'schema_name',
+                                                   'temporary=True',
+                                                   'specified'), stacklevel=2)
+            schema_name = None
+
+        # Validate DataFrame & related flags; Proceed only when True
+        from teradataml.dataframe.data_transfer import _DataTransferUtils
+        dt_obj = _DataTransferUtils(df=df, table_name=table_name, schema_name=schema_name,
+                                    if_exists=if_exists, index=index, index_label=index_label,
+                                    primary_index=primary_index, temporary=temporary,
+                                    types=types, primary_time_index_name=primary_time_index_name,
+                                    timecode_column=timecode_column,
+                                    timebucket_duration=timebucket_duration,
+                                    timezero_date=timezero_date, columns_list=columns_list,
+                                    sequence_column=sequence_column, seq_max=seq_max,
+                                    set_table=set_table, api_name='copy_to',
+                                    chunksize=chunksize, match_column_order=match_column_order)
+
+        dt_obj._validate()
+
+        # If the table created must be a PTI table, then validate additional parameters
+        # Note that if the required parameters for PTI are valid, then other parameters, though being validated,
+        # will be ignored - for example, primary_index
+        if is_pti:
+            _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df, timecode_column, timebucket_duration,
+                                          timezero_date, primary_time_index_name, columns_list,
+                                          sequence_column, seq_max, types, index, index_label)
+
+        # A table cannot be a SET table and have NO PRIMARY INDEX
+        if set_table and primary_index is None and timecode_column is None:
+            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_NO_PI),
+                                      MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_NO_PI)
+
+        # Check if destination table exists
+        table_exists = dt_obj._table_exists(con)
+
+        # Raise an exception when the table exists and if_exists = 'fail'
+        dt_obj._check_table_exists(is_table_exists=table_exists)
+
+        # Is the input DataFrame a Pandas DataFrame?
+        is_pandas_df = isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame)
+
+        # Let's also execute the node and set the table_name when df is teradataml DataFrame
+        if not is_pandas_df and df._table_name is None:
+            df._table_name = df_utils._execute_node_return_db_object_name(df._nodeid, df._metaexpr)
+
+        # Check table name conflict is present.
+        is_conflict = _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name) if isinstance(df, tdmldf.DataFrame) and \
+                                                                    if_exists.lower() == 'replace' else False
+
+        # Create a temporary table name, When table name conflict is present.
+        if is_conflict:
+            # Store actual destination table name for later use.
+            dest_table_name = table_name
+            table_name = UtilFuncs._generate_temp_table_name(prefix=table_name,
+                                                             table_type=TeradataConstants.TERADATA_TABLE,
+                                                             quote=False)
+
+        # Let's create the SQLAlchemy table object to recreate the table
+        if not table_exists or if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
+            if not is_pti:
+                table = _create_table_object(df, table_name, con, primary_index, temporary, schema_name, set_table,
+                                             types, None if not is_pandas_df else index,
+                                             None if not is_pandas_df else index_label)
+            else:
+                table = _create_pti_table_object(df, con, table_name, schema_name, temporary,
+                                                 primary_time_index_name, timecode_column, timezero_date,
+                                                 timebucket_duration, sequence_column, seq_max,
+                                                 columns_list, set_table, types,
+                                                 None if not is_pandas_df else index,
+                                                 None if not is_pandas_df else index_label)
+
+            if table is not None:
+                # If the table need to be replaced and there is no table name conflict,
+                # let's drop the existing table first
+                if table_exists and not is_conflict:
+                    tbl_name = dt_obj._get_fully_qualified_table_name()
+                    UtilFuncs._drop_table(tbl_name)
+                try:
+                    table.create(bind=get_context())
+                except sqlachemyOperationalError as err:
+                    raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED) +
+                                              '\n' + str(err),
+                                              MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED)
+            else:
+                raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED),
+                                          MessageCodes.TABLE_OBJECT_CREATION_FAILED)
+
+        # Check column compatibility for insertion when table exists and if_exists = 'append'
+        if table_exists and if_exists.lower() == 'append':
+            UtilFuncs._get_warnings('set_table', set_table, 'if_exists', 'append')
+
+            table = UtilFuncs._get_sqlalchemy_table(table_name,
+                                                    schema_name=schema_name)
+
+            if table is not None:
+                # ELE-2284
+                # We are not considering types for 'append' mode as it is a simple insert and no casting is applied
+                if is_pandas_df:
+                    cols = _extract_column_info(df, index=index, index_label=index_label)
+                else:
+                    cols, _ = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
+                if match_column_order:
+                    cols_compatible = _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table.c, cols, is_pandas_df,
+                                                                      is_pti, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+
+                    if not cols_compatible:
+                        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INSERTION_INCOMPATIBLE),
+                                              MessageCodes.INSERTION_INCOMPATIBLE)
+
+        # df is a Pandas DataFrame object
+        if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
+            if not table_exists or if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
+                try:
+                    # Support for saving Pandas index/Volatile is by manually inserting rows (batch) for now
+                    if index or is_pti:
+                        _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index,
+                                               chunksize, is_pti, timecode_column,
+                                               sequence_column, match_column_order)
+
+                    # When index isn't saved & for non-PTI tables, to_sql insertion used (batch)
+                    else:
+                        # Empty queryband buffer before SQL call.
+                        UtilFuncs._set_queryband()
+                        df.to_sql(table_name, get_context(), if_exists='append', index=False, index_label=None,
+                                  chunksize=chunksize, schema=schema_name)
+
+                except sqlachemyOperationalError as err:
+                    if "Duplicate row error" in str(err):
+                        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_DUPICATE_ROW,
+                                                                       table_name),
+                                                  MessageCodes.SET_TABLE_DUPICATE_ROW)
+                    else:
+                        raise
+
+            elif table_exists and if_exists.lower() == 'append':
+                _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index,
+                                       chunksize, is_pti, timecode_column,
+                                       sequence_column, match_column_order)
+
+        # df is a teradataml DataFrame object (to_sql wrapper used)
+        elif isinstance(df, tdmldf.DataFrame):
+            df_column_list = [col.name for col in df._metaexpr.c]
+
+            if is_pti:
+                # Reorder the column list to reposition the timecode and sequence columns
+                df_column_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+
+            source_tbl_name = UtilFuncs._extract_table_name(df._table_name)
+            from_schema_name = UtilFuncs._extract_db_name(df._table_name)
+
+            df_utils._insert_all_from_table(table_name, source_tbl_name, df_column_list,
+                                            to_schema_name=schema_name,
+                                            from_schema_name=from_schema_name,
+                                            temporary=temporary)
+
+        # While table name conflict is present, Delete the source table after creation of temporary table.
+        # Rename the temporary table to destination table name. 
+        if is_conflict and if_exists.lower() == 'replace':
+            tbl_name = dt_obj._get_fully_qualified_table_name()
+            UtilFuncs._drop_table(tbl_name)
+            _rename_table(table_name, dest_table_name)
+
+
+    except (TeradataMlException, ValueError, TypeError):
+        raise
+    except Exception as err:
+        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.COPY_TO_SQL_FAIL) + str(err),
+                                  MessageCodes.COPY_TO_SQL_FAIL) from err
+
+
+def _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name):
+    """ 
+    Check whether destination "table_name" matches with the teradataml dataframe parent nodes.
+    This function traverse the DAG graph from child node to root node and checks for table name conflict.
+    
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            Required Argument. 
+            Specifies the teradataml DataFrame object to be checked.
+            Types: teradataml.dataframe.dataframe.DataFrame
+            
+        table_name:
+            Required Argument.
+            Specifies the name of the table to be created in Vantage.
+            Types : String
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A boolean value representing the presence of conflict. 
+
+    RAISES:
+        None
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        >>> df = DataFrame("sales")
+        >>> table_name = "destination_table"
+        >>> _check_table_name_conflict(df, table_name)
+    """
+    aed_obj = AedUtils()
+    # Check if length of parent node count greater that 0.
+    if aed_obj._aed_get_parent_node_count(df._nodeid) > 0:
+        # Let's check "table_name" matches with any of the parent nodes table name.
+        # Get current table node id.
+        node_id = df._nodeid
+        while node_id:
+
+            # Get the parent node id using current table node id.
+            parent_node_id = aed_obj._aed_get_parent_nodeids(node_id)
+
+            if parent_node_id:
+                # Check "table_name" matches with the parent "table_name".
+                # If table name matches, then return 'True'.
+                # Otherwise, Traverse the graph from current node to the top most root node.
+                if table_name in aed_obj._aed_get_source_tablename(parent_node_id[0]):
+                    return True
+                else:
+                    node_id = parent_node_id[0]
+            else:
+                # When parent_node_id is empty return 'False'.
+                return False
+    return False
+
+
+def _get_sqlalchemy_table_from_tdmldf(df, meta):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to generate an SQLAlchemy Table
+    object for the underlying table/view of a DataFrame.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The teradataml DataFrame to generate the SQLAlchemy.Table object for.
+
+        meta:
+            The SQLAlchemy.Metadata object.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        SQLAlchemy.Table
+
+    RAISES:
+        None
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        >>> con = get_connection()
+        >>> df = DataFrame('admissions_train')
+        >>> meta = sqlalchemy.MetaData()
+        >>> table = __get_sqlalchemy_table_from_tdmldf(df, meta)
+
+    """
+    con = get_connection()
+    db_schema = UtilFuncs._extract_db_name(df._table_name)
+    db_table_name = UtilFuncs._extract_table_name(df._table_name)
+
+    return Table(db_table_name, meta, schema=db_schema, autoload_with=get_context())
+
+
+def _get_index_labels(df, index_label):
+    """
+    Internal function to construct a list of labels for the indices to be saved from the Pandas DataFrames
+    based on user input and information from the DataFrame.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The Pandas input DataFrame.
+
+        index_label:
+            The user provided label(s) for the indices.
+
+    RAISES:
+        None
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A list of Strings corresponding the to labels for the indices to add as columns.
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_index_labels(df, index_label)
+    """
+    default_index_label = 'index_label'
+    default_level_prefix = 'level_'
+    level_cnt = 0
+
+    is_multi_index = isinstance(df.index, pd.MultiIndex)
+    ind_types = [level.dtype for level in df.index.levels] if is_multi_index else [df.index.dtype]
+
+    ind_names = []
+    if index_label:
+        ind_names = [index_label] if isinstance(index_label, str) else index_label
+    else:
+        for name in df.index.names:
+            if name not in ('', None):
+                ind_names.append(name)
+            else:
+                if is_multi_index:
+                    ind_names.append(default_level_prefix + str(level_cnt))
+                    level_cnt = level_cnt + 1
+                else:
+                    df_columns = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
+                    label = default_level_prefix + str(level_cnt) if default_index_label in df_columns else default_index_label
+                    ind_names.append(label)
+
+    return ind_names, ind_types
+
+
+def _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df, timecode_column, timebucket_duration,
+                                  timezero_date, primary_time_index_name, columns_list,
+                                  sequence_column, seq_max, types, index, index_label):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to validate the PTI part of copy request.
+    Dataframe, connection & related parameters are checked.
+    Saving to Vantage is proceeded to only when validation returns True.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The DataFrame (Pandas or teradataml) object to be saved.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            The column in the DataFrame that reflects the form of the timestamp
+            data in the time series.
+            Type: String
+
+        timebucket_duration:
+            A duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
+            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
+            Type: String
+
+        timezero_date:
+            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept.
+            Type: String
+
+        primary_time_index_name:
+            A name for the Primary Time Index (PTI).
+            Type: String
+
+        columns_list:
+            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
+            Type: String or list of Strings
+
+        sequence_column:
+            Specifies a column of type Integer with sequences implying that the
+            time series data readings are not unique.
+            If not specified, the time series data are assumed to be unique in time.
+            Type: String
+
+        seq_max:
+            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
+            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
+            Accepted range:  1 - 2147483647.
+            Type: int
+
+        types:
+            Dictionary specifying column-name to teradatasqlalchemy type-mapping.
+
+        index:
+            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
+            Type: bool
+
+        index_label:
+            Column label for index column(s).
+            Type: String
+
+    RETURNS:
+        True, when all parameters are valid.
+
+    RAISES:
+        TeradataMlException, when parameter validation fails.
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _validate_pti_copy_parameters(df = my_df, timecode_column = 'ts', timbucket_duration = 'HOURS(2)')
+    """
+    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
+        df_columns = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
+    else:
+        df_columns = [col.name for col in df._metaexpr.c]
+
+    awu = AnalyticsWrapperUtils()
+    awu_matrix = []
+
+    # The arguments added to awu_martix are:
+    # arg_name, arg, is_optional, acceptable types
+    # The value for is_optional is set to False when the argument
+    # a) is a required argument
+    # b) is not allowed to be None, even if it is optional
+    awu_matrix.append(['timecode_column', timecode_column, False, (str)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['columns_list', columns_list, True, (str, list)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['timezero_date', timezero_date, True, (str)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['timebucket_duration', timebucket_duration, True, (str)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['primary_time_index_name', primary_time_index_name, True, (str)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['sequence_column', sequence_column, True, (str)])
+    awu_matrix.append(['seq_max', seq_max, True, (int)])
+
+    # Validate types
+    awu._validate_argument_types(awu_matrix)
+
+    # Validate arg emtpy
+    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timecode_column, 'timecode_column')
+    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(columns_list, 'columns_list')
+    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timezero_date, 'timezero_date')
+    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(timebucket_duration, 'timebucket_duration')
+    awu._validate_input_columns_not_empty(sequence_column, 'sequence_column')
+
+    # Validate all the required arguments and optional arguments when not none
+    # First the timecode_column
+    _validate_column_in_list_of_columns('df', df_columns, timecode_column, 'timecode_column')
+    # Check the type of timecode_column
+    _validate_column_type(df, timecode_column, 'timecode_column', PTITableConstants.VALID_TIMECODE_DATATYPES.value,
+                          types, index, index_label)
+
+    # timezero date
+    _validate_timezero_date(timezero_date)
+
+    # timebucket duration
+    _Validators._validate_timebucket_duration(timebucket_duration)
+
+    # Validate sequence_column
+    if sequence_column is not None:
+        _validate_column_in_list_of_columns('df', df_columns, sequence_column, 'sequence_column')
+        # Check the type of sequence_column
+        _validate_column_type(df, sequence_column, 'sequence_column',
+                              PTITableConstants.VALID_SEQUENCE_COL_DATATYPES.value, types, index, index_label)
+
+    # Validate seq_max
+    if seq_max is not None and (seq_max < 1 or seq_max > 2147483647):
+        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE).format(seq_max, 'seq_max', '1 < integer < 2147483647'),
+                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE)
+
+    # Validate cols_list
+    _validate_columns_list('df', df_columns, columns_list)
+    if isinstance(columns_list, str):
+        columns_list = [columns_list]
+
+    # Either one or both of timebucket_duration and columns_list must be specified
+    if timebucket_duration is None and (columns_list is None or len(columns_list) == 0):
+        raise TeradataMlException(
+            Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.EITHER_THIS_OR_THAT_ARGUMENT, 'timebucket_duration', 'columns_list'),
+            MessageCodes.EITHER_THIS_OR_THAT_ARGUMENT)
+
+
+def _validate_columns_list(df, df_columns, columns_list):
+    """
+    Internal function to validate columns list specified when creating a
+    Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            Name of the DataFrame to which the column being validated
+            does or should belong.
+
+        df_columns:
+            List of columns in the DataFrame.
+
+        columns_list:
+            The column or list of columns.
+            Type: String or list of Strings
+
+    RETURNS:
+        True if the column or list of columns is valid.
+
+    RAISES:
+        Raise TeradataMlException on validation failure.
+    """
+    if columns_list is None:
+        return True
+
+    # Validate DF has columns
+    if isinstance(columns_list, str):
+        columns_list = [columns_list]
+
+    for col in columns_list:
+        _validate_column_in_list_of_columns(df, df_columns, col, 'columns_list')
+
+    return True
+
+
+def _validate_column_in_list_of_columns(df, df_columns, col, col_arg):
+    """
+    Internal function to validate the arguments used to specify
+    a column name in DataFrame.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            Name of the DataFrame to which the column being validated
+            does or should belong.
+
+        df_column_list:
+            List of columns in the DataFrame.
+
+        col:
+            Column to be validated.
+
+        col_arg:
+            Name of argument used to specify the column name.
+
+    RETURNS:
+         True, if column name is a valid.
+
+    RAISES:
+        TeradataMlException if invalid column name.
+    """
+    if col not in df_columns:
+        raise TeradataMlException(
+            Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.TDMLDF_COLUMN_IN_ARG_NOT_FOUND).format(col,
+                                                                                     col_arg,
+                                                                                     df,
+                                                                                     'DataFrame'),
+            MessageCodes.TDMLDF_COLUMN_IN_ARG_NOT_FOUND)
+
+    return True
+
+
+def _validate_column_type(df, col, col_arg, expected_types, types = None, index = False, index_label = None):
+    """
+    Internal function to validate the type of an input DataFrame column against
+    a list of expected types.
+
+    PARAMETERS
+        df:
+            Input DataFrame (Pandas or teradataml) which has the column to be tested
+            for type.
+
+        col:
+            The column in the input DataFrame to be tested for type.
+
+        col_arg:
+            The name of the argument used to pass the column name.
+
+        expected_types:
+            Specifies a list of teradatasqlachemy datatypes that the column is
+            expected to be of type.
+
+        types:
+            Dictionary specifying column-name to teradatasqlalchemy type-mapping.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        True, when the columns is of an expected type.
+
+    RAISES:
+        TeradataMlException, when the columns is not one of the expected types.
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _validate_column_type(df, timecode_column, 'timecode_column', PTITableConstants.VALID_TIMECODE_DATATYPES, types)
+    """
+    # Check if sequence_column is being translated to a valid_type
+    if types is not None and col in types:
+        if not any(isinstance(types[col], expected_type) for expected_type in expected_types):
+            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
+                                      format(col_arg, types[col], ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
+                                                                              for expected_type in expected_types)),
+                                      MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
+    # Else we need to copy without any casting
+    elif isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
+        t = _get_sqlalchemy_mapping_types(str(df.dtypes[col]))
+        if t not in expected_types:
+            raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
+                                      format(col_arg, t, ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
+                                                                     for expected_type in expected_types)),
+                                      MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
+    elif not any(isinstance(df[col].type, t) for t in expected_types):
+        raise TeradataMlException(Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE).
+                                  format(col_arg, df[col].type, ' or '.join(expected_type.__visit_name__
+                                                                            for expected_type in expected_types)),
+                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_COLUMN_TYPE)
+
+    return True
+
+
+def _create_table_object(df, table_name, con, primary_index, temporary, schema_name, set_table, types, index=None,
+                         index_label=None):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to construct a SQLAlchemy Table Object.
+    This function checks appropriate flags and supports creation of Teradata
+    specific Table constructs such as Volatile/Primary Index tables.
+
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The teradataml or Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
+
+        table_name:
+            Name of SQL table.
+
+        con:
+            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
+
+        primary_index:
+            Creates Teradata Table(s) with Primary index column if specified.
+
+        temporary:
+            Flag specifying whether SQL table to be created is Volatile or not.
+
+        schema_name:
+            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in the database to write to.
+
+        set_table:
+            A flag specifying whether to create a SET table or a MULTISET table.
+            When True, an attempt to create a SET table is made.
+            When False, an attempt to create a MULTISET table is made.
+
+        types:
+            Specifies a python dictionary with column-name(key) to column-type(value) mapping to create DataFrames.
+
+        index:
+            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column(s) or not.
+
+        index_label:
+            Column label(s) for index column(s).
+
+    RETURNS:
+        SQLAlchemy Table
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _create_table_object(df = my_df, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection, primary_index = None,
+                             temporary = True, schema_name = schema, set_table=False, types = types, index = True, index_label = None)
+        _create_table_object(df = csv_filepath, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection, primary_index = None,
+                             temporary = True, schema_name = schema, set_table=False, types = types, index = True, index_label = None)
+    """
+    # Dictionary to append special flags, can be extended to add Fallback, Journalling, Log etc.
+    post_params = {}
+    prefix = []
+    pti = post(opts=post_params)
+
+    if temporary is True:
+        pti = pti.on_commit(option='preserve')
+        prefix.append('VOLATILE')
+
+    if not set_table:
+        prefix.append('multiset')
+    else:
+        prefix.append('set')
+
+    meta = MetaData()
+    meta.bind = con
+
+    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
+        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types, index, index_label)
+    elif isinstance(df, str):
+        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types)
+    else:
+        col_names, col_types = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
+        if types is not None:
+            # When user-type provided use, or default when partial types provided.
+            col_types = [types.get(col_name, col_type) for col_name, col_type in zip(col_names, col_types)]
+
+    if primary_index is not None:
+        if isinstance(primary_index, list):
+            pti = pti.primary_index(unique=False, cols=primary_index)
+        elif isinstance(primary_index, str):
+            pti = pti.primary_index(unique=False, cols=[primary_index])
+    else:
+        pti = pti.no_primary_index()
+
+    # Create default Table construct with parameter dictionary
+    table = Table(table_name, meta,
+                  *(Column(col_name, col_type)
+                    for col_name, col_type in
+                    zip(col_names, col_types)),
+                  teradatasql_post_create=pti,
+                  prefixes=prefix,
+                  schema=schema_name
+                  )
+
+    return table
+
+
+def _create_pti_table_object(df, con, table_name, schema_name, temporary, primary_time_index_name,
+                             timecode_column, timezero_date, timebucket_duration,
+                             sequence_column, seq_max, columns_list, set_table, types, index=None, index_label=None):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to construct a SQLAlchemy Table Object.
+    This function checks appropriate flags and supports creation of Teradata
+    specific Table constructs such as Volatile and Primary Time Index tables.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The teradataml or Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
+
+        con:
+            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
+
+        table_name:
+            Name of SQL table.
+
+        schema_name:
+            Specifies the name of the SQL schema in the database to write to.
+
+        temporary:
+            Flag specifying whether SQL table to be created is Volatile or not.
+
+        primary_time_index_name:
+            A name for the Primary Time Index (PTI).
+
+        timecode_column:
+            The column in the DataFrame that reflects the form of the timestamp
+            data in the time series.
+
+        timezero_date:
+            Specifies the earliest time series data that the PTI table will accept.
+
+        timebucket_duration:
+            A duration that serves to break up the time continuum in
+            the time series data into discrete groups or buckets.
+
+        sequence_column:
+            Specifies a column with sequences implying that time series data
+            readings are not unique. If not specified, the time series data are
+            assumed to be unique.
+
+        seq_max:
+            Specifies the maximum number of sensor data rows that can have the
+            same timestamp. Can be used when 'sequenced' is True.
+
+        columns_list:
+            A list of one or more PTI table column names.
+
+        set_table:
+            A flag specifying whether to create a SET table or a MULTISET table.
+            When True, an attempt to create a SET table is made.
+            When False, an attempt to create a MULTISET table is made.
+
+        types:
+            Specifies a python dictionary with column-name(key) to column-type(value) mapping to create DataFrames.
+
+        index:
+            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
+
+        index_label:
+            Column label for index column(s).
+
+    RETURNS:
+        SQLAlchemy Table
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _create_pti_table_object(df = my_df, table_name = 'test_table', con = tdconnection,
+                         timecode_column = 'ts', columns_list = ['user_id', 'location'])
+
+    """
+    meta = MetaData()
+
+    if isinstance(df, pd.DataFrame):
+        col_names, col_types = _extract_column_info(df, types, index, index_label)
+        timecode_datatype = col_types[col_names.index(timecode_column)]()
+    else:
+        col_names, col_types = df_utils._get_column_names_and_types_from_metaexpr(df._metaexpr)
+        if types is not None:
+            # When user-type provided use, or default when partial types provided
+            col_types = [types.get(col_name, col_type) for col_name, col_type in zip(col_names, col_types)]
+        timecode_datatype = df[timecode_column].type
+
+    # Remove timecode and sequence column from col_name and col_types
+    # since the required columns will be created automatically
+    if timecode_column in col_names:
+        ind = col_names.index(timecode_column)
+        col_names.pop(ind)
+        col_types.pop(ind)
+
+    if sequence_column is not None and sequence_column in col_names:
+        ind = col_names.index(sequence_column)
+        col_names.pop(ind)
+        col_types.pop(ind)
+
+    # Dictionary to append special flags, can be extended to add Fallback, Journalling, Log etc.
+    post_params = {}
+    prefix = []
+    pti = post(opts=post_params)
+
+    # Create Table object with appropriate Primary Time Index/Prefix for volatile
+    if temporary:
+        pti = pti.on_commit(option='preserve')
+        prefix.append('VOLATILE')
+
+    if not set_table:
+        prefix.append('multiset')
+    else:
+        prefix.append('set')
+
+    pti = pti.primary_time_index(timecode_datatype,
+                                 name=primary_time_index_name,
+                                 timezero_date=timezero_date,
+                                 timebucket_duration=timebucket_duration,
+                                 sequenced=True if sequence_column is not None else False,
+                                 seq_max=seq_max,
+                                 cols=columns_list)
+
+    table = Table(table_name, meta,
+                  *(Column(col_name, col_type)
+                    for col_name, col_type in
+                    zip(col_names, col_types)),
+                  teradatasql_post_create=pti,
+                  prefixes=prefix,
+                  schema=schema_name
+                  )
+
+    return table
+
+
+def _rename_column(col_names, search_for, rename_to):
+    """
+    Internal function to rename a column in a list of columns of a Pandas DataFrame.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        col_names:
+            Required Argument.
+            The list of column names of the Pandas DataFrame.
+
+        search_for:
+            Required Argument.
+            The column name that need to be changed/renamed.
+
+        rename_to:
+            Required Argument.
+            The column name that the 'search_for' column needs to be replaced with.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A list of renamed columns list.
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        cols = _rename_column(cols, 'col_1', 'new_col_1')
+    """
+    ind = col_names.index(search_for)
+    col_names.pop(ind)
+    col_names.insert(ind, rename_to)
+
+    return col_names
+
+
+def _rename_to_pti_columns(col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column,
+                           timecode_column_index=None, sequence_column_index=None):
+    """
+    Internal function to generate a list of renamed columns of a Pandas DataFrame to match that of the PTI table column names
+    in Vantage, or revert any such changes made.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        col_names:
+            The list of column names of the Pandas DataFrame.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            The column name that reflects the timecode column in the PTI table.
+
+        sequence_column:
+            The column name that reflects the sequence column in the PTI table.
+
+        timecode_column_index:
+            The index of the timecode column. When Specified, it indicates that a reverse renaming operation is to be
+            performed.
+
+        sequence_column_index:
+            The index of the timecode column. When Specified, it indicates that a reverse renaming operation is to be
+            performed.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A list of renamed PTI related columns.
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        cols = _rename_to_pti_columns(cols, timecode_column, sequence_column, t_index=None, s_index)
+        cols = _rename_to_pti_columns(cols, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+    """
+    # Rename the timecode_column to what it is in Vantage
+    if timecode_column_index is not None:
+        col_names = _rename_column(col_names, PTITableConstants.TD_TIMECODE.value, timecode_column)
+    else:
+        col_names = _rename_column(col_names, timecode_column, PTITableConstants.TD_TIMECODE.value)
+
+    # Rename the sequence_column to what it is in Vantage
+    if sequence_column is not None:
+        if sequence_column_index is not None:
+            col_names = _rename_column(col_names, PTITableConstants.TD_SEQNO.value, sequence_column)
+        else:
+            col_names = _rename_column(col_names, sequence_column, PTITableConstants.TD_SEQNO.value)
+
+    return col_names
+
+
+def _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column, df_col_type_list = None):
+    """
+    Internal function to reorder the list of columns used to construct the 'INSERT INTO'
+    statement as required when the target table is a PTI table.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df_column_list:
+            A list of column names for the columns in the DataFrame.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            The timecode_columns which should be moved to the first position.
+
+        sequence_column:
+            The timecode_columns which should be moved to the first position.
+
+        df_col_type_list:
+            Optionally reorder the list containing the types of the columns to match the
+            reordering the of df_column_list.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A reordered list of columns names for the columns in the DataFrame.
+        If the optional types list is also specified, then a tuple of the list reordered columns names
+        and the list of the column types.
+
+    EXAMPLE:
+        new_colname_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+        new_colname_list, new_type_list = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(df_column_list, timecode_column,
+                                                                       sequence_column, df_col_type_list)
+    """
+    # Reposition timecode (to the first) and sequence column (to the second)
+    # in df_column_list
+    timecode_column_index = df_column_list.index(timecode_column)
+    df_column_list.insert(0, df_column_list.pop(timecode_column_index))
+    if df_col_type_list is not None:
+        df_col_type_list.insert(0, df_col_type_list.pop(timecode_column_index))
+
+    if sequence_column is not None:
+        sequence_column_index = df_column_list.index(sequence_column)
+        df_column_list.insert(1, df_column_list.pop(sequence_column_index))
+        if df_col_type_list is not None:
+            df_col_type_list.insert(0, df_col_type_list.pop(sequence_column_index))
+
+    if df_col_type_list is not None:
+        return df_column_list, df_col_type_list
+    else:
+        return df_column_list
+
+
+def _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1_col_object, table2_cols, is_pandas_df=False,
+                                        is_pti=False, timecode_column=None, sequence_column=None):
+    """
+    Internal function used to extract column information from two lists of SQLAlchemy ColumnExpression objects;
+    and check if the number of columns and their names are matching to determine table insertion compatibility.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        table1_col_object:
+            Specifies a list/collection of SQLAlchemy ColumnExpression Objects for first table.
+        
+        table2_cols:
+            Specifies a list of column names for second table (teradataml DataFrame).
+        
+        is_pandas_df:
+            Flag specifying whether the table objects to check are pandas DataFrames or not
+            Default: False    
+            Note: When this flag is True, table2_cols is passed as a tuple object of
+            ([column_names], [column_types])
+
+        is_pti:
+            Boolean flag indicating if the target table is a PTI table.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            timecode_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
+            It should be the first column in the select expression.
+ q
+        sequence_column:
+            sequence_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
+            It should be the second column in the select expression.
+
+
+    RETURNS:
+        a) True, when insertion compatible (number of columns and their names match)
+        b) False, otherwise
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1.c, ['co1', 'col2'], False)
+        _check_columns_insertion_compatible(table1.c, (['co1', 'col2'], [int, str]), True, True, 'ts', 'seq')
+
+    """
+    table1_col_names, _ = UtilFuncs._extract_table_object_column_info(table1_col_object)
+    table2_col_names = table2_cols[0] if is_pandas_df else table2_cols
+
+    # Check for number of columns
+    if len(table1_col_names) != len(table2_col_names):
+        return False
+
+    if is_pti is True:
+        # Reposition timecode (to the first) and sequence column (to the second)
+        # with their names as generated by the database, in col_name since that
+        # is the default position of the columns.
+        table2_col_names = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(table2_col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+        table2_col_names = _rename_to_pti_columns(table2_col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+
+    # Check for the column names
+    for i in range(len(table1_col_names)):
+        if table1_col_names[i] != table2_col_names[i]:
+            return False
+
+    # Number of columns and their names in both List of ColumnExpressions match
+    return True
+
+
+def _extract_column_info(df, types = None, index = False, index_label = None):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to extract column information for a DF,
+    and map to user-specified teradatasqlalchemy types, if specified,
+    for Table creation.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
+
+        types:
+            A python dictionary with column names and required types as key-value pairs.
+
+        index:
+            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column(s) or not.
+
+        index_label:
+            Column label(s) for index column(s).
+
+    RETURNS:
+        A tuple with the following elements:
+        a) List of DataFrame Column names
+        b) List of equivalent teradatasqlalchemy column types
+
+    RAISES:
+        None
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _extract_column_info(df = my_df)
+        _extract_column_info(df = my_df, types = {'id_col': INTEGER})
+
+    """
+    if isinstance(df, str):
+        return list(types.keys()), list(types.values())
+
+    col_names = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
+
+    # If the datatype is not specified then check if the datatype is datetime64 and timezone is present then map it to
+    # TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) else map it according to default value.
+    col_types = [types.get(col_name) if types and col_name in types else
+                 TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) if pt.is_datetime64_ns_dtype(df.dtypes[key])
+                                             and (df[col_name].dt.tz is not None)
+                 else _get_sqlalchemy_mapping_types(str(df.dtypes[key]))
+                 for key, col_name in enumerate(list(df.columns))]
+
+    ind_names = []
+    ind_types = []
+    if index:
+        ind_names, ind_types = _get_index_labels(df, index_label)
+        ind_types = [types.get(ind_name) if types and ind_name in types
+                     else TIMESTAMP(timezone=True) if pt.is_datetime64_ns_dtype(df.dtypes[key])
+                                                      and (df[ind_name].dt.tz is not None)
+                     else _get_sqlalchemy_mapping_types(str(ind_types[key]))
+                     for key, ind_name in enumerate(ind_names)]
+
+    return col_names + ind_names, col_types + ind_types
+
+
+def _insert_from_dataframe(df, con, schema_name, table_name, index, chunksize,
+                           is_pti=False, timecode_column=None, sequence_column=None,
+                           match_column_order=True):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to sequentially extract column info from DF,
+    iterate rows, and insert rows manually.
+    Used for Insertions to Temporary Tables & Tables with Pandas index.
+
+    This uses DBAPI's executeMany() which is a batch insertion method.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        df:
+            The Pandas DataFrame object to be saved.
+
+        con:
+            A SQLAlchemy connectable (engine/connection) object
+
+        schema_name:
+            Name of the schema.
+
+        table_name:
+            Name of the table.
+
+        index:
+            Flag specifying whether to write Pandas DataFrame index as a column or not.
+
+        chunksize:
+            Specifies the number of rows to be loaded in a batch.
+            Note:
+                This is argument is used only when argument "df" is pandas DataFrame.
+
+        is_pti:
+            Boolean flag indicating if the table should be a PTI table.
+
+        timecode_column:
+            timecode_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
+            It should be the first column in the select expression.
+
+        sequence_column:
+            sequence_column required to order the select expression for the insert.
+            It should be the second column in the select expression.
+
+        match_column_order:
+            Specifies the order of the df to be loaded matches the order of the
+            existing df or not.
+
+    RETURNS:
+        N/A
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _insert_from_dataframe(df = my_df, con = tdconnection, schema = None, table_name = 'test_table',
+                               index = True, index_label = None)
+    """
+    col_names = _get_pd_df_column_names(df)
+
+    # Quoted, schema-qualified table name
+    table = '"{}"'.format(table_name)
+    if schema_name is not None:
+        table = '"{}".{}'.format(schema_name, table_name)
+
+    try:
+
+        if is_pti:
+            # This if for non-index columns.
+            col_names = _reorder_insert_list_for_pti(col_names, timecode_column, sequence_column)
+
+        is_multi_index = isinstance(df.index, pd.MultiIndex)
+
+        insert_list = []
+
+        if not match_column_order:
+            ins = "INSERT INTO {} {} VALUES {};".format(
+                table,
+                '(' + ', '.join(col_names) + ')',
+                '(' + ', '.join(['?' for i in range(len(col_names) + len(df.index.names)
+                                                    if index is True else len(col_names))]) + ')')
+        else:
+            ins = "INSERT INTO {} VALUES {};".format(
+                table,
+                '(' + ', '.join(['?' for i in range(len(col_names) + len(df.index.names)
+                                                    if index is True else len(col_names))]) + ')')
+
+        # Empty queryband buffer before SQL call.
+        UtilFuncs._set_queryband()
+        rowcount = 0
+        # Iterate rows of DataFrame over new re-ordered columns
+        for row_index, row in enumerate(df[col_names].itertuples(index=True)):
+            ins_dict = ()
+            for col_index, x in enumerate(col_names):
+                ins_dict = ins_dict + (row[col_index+1],)
+
+            if index is True:
+                ins_dict = ins_dict + row[0] if is_multi_index else ins_dict + (row[0],)
+
+            insert_list.append(ins_dict)
+            rowcount = rowcount + 1
+
+            # dbapi_batchsize corresponds to the max batch size for the DBAPI driver.
+            # Insert the rows once the batch-size reaches the max allowed.
+            if rowcount == chunksize:
+                # Batch Insertion (using DBAPI's executeMany) used here to insert list of dictionaries
+                cur = execute_sql(ins, insert_list)
+                if cur is not None:
+                    cur.close()
+                rowcount = 0
+                insert_list.clear()
+
+        # Insert any remaining rows.
+        if rowcount > 0:
+            cur = execute_sql(ins, insert_list)
+            if cur is not None:
+                cur.close()
+
+    except Exception:
+        raise
+
+
+def _get_pd_df_column_names(df):
+    """
+    Internal function to return the names of columns in a Pandas DataFrame.
+
+    PARAMETERS
+        df:
+            The Pandas DataFrame to fetch the column names for.
+
+    RETURNS:
+         A list of Strings
+
+    RAISES:
+        None
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_pd_df_column_names(df = my_df)
+    """
+    return df.columns.tolist()
+
+
+def _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(key):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to returns a SQLAlchemy Type Mapping
+    for a given Pandas DataFrame column Type.
+    Used for Table Object creation internally based on DF column info.
+
+    For an unknown key, String (Mapping to VARCHAR) is returned
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        key : String representing Pandas type ('int64', 'object' etc.)
+
+    RETURNS:
+        SQLAlchemy Type Object(Integer, String, Float, DateTime etc.)
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_sqlalchemy_mapping(key = 'int64')
+    """
+    teradata_types_map = _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings()
+
+    if key in teradata_types_map.keys():
+        return teradata_types_map.get(key)
+    else:
+        return VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE')
+
+
+def _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings():
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to return a dictionary of all SQLAlchemy Type Mappings.
+    It contains mappings from pandas data type to objects of SQLAlchemy Types
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+
+    RETURNS:
+        dictionary { pandas_type : SQLAlchemy Type Object}
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_all_sqlalchemy_mappings()
+    """
+    teradata_types_map = {'int32':INTEGER(), 'int64':BIGINT(), "Int64": INTEGER(),
+                          'object':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'O':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'float64':FLOAT(), 'float32':FLOAT(), 'bool':BYTEINT(),
+                          'datetime64':TIMESTAMP(), 'datetime64[ns]':TIMESTAMP(),
+                          'datetime64[ns, UTC]':TIMESTAMP(timezone=True),
+                          'timedelta64[ns]':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'timedelta[ns]':VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE')}
+
+    return teradata_types_map
+
+
+def _get_sqlalchemy_mapping_types(key):
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to return a SQLAlchemy Type Mapping
+    for a given Pandas DataFrame column Type.
+    Used for Table Object creation internally based on DF column info.
+
+    For an unknown key, String (Mapping to VARCHAR) is returned
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        key : String representing Pandas type ('int64', 'object' etc.)
+
+    RETURNS:
+        SQLAlchemy Type (Integer, String, Float, DateTime etc.)
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_sqlalchemy_mapping_types(key = 'int64')
+    """
+    teradata_types_map = _get_all_sqlalchemy_types_mapping()
+
+    if key in teradata_types_map.keys():
+        return teradata_types_map.get(key)
+    else:
+        return VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size,charset='UNICODE')
+
+
+def _get_all_sqlalchemy_types_mapping():
+    """
+    This is an internal function used to return a dictionary of all SQLAlchemy Type Mappings.
+    It contains mappings from pandas data type to SQLAlchemyTypes
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+
+    RETURNS:
+        dictionary { pandas_type : SQLAlchemy Type}
+
+    RAISES:
+        N/A
+
+    EXAMPLES:
+        _get_all_sqlalchemy_types_mapping()
+    """
+    teradata_types_map = {'int32': INTEGER, 'int64': BIGINT,
+                          'object': VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size, charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'O': VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size, charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'float64': FLOAT, 'float32': FLOAT, 'bool': BYTEINT,
+                          'datetime64': TIMESTAMP, 'datetime64[ns]': TIMESTAMP,
+                          'datetime64[ns, UTC]': TIMESTAMP(timezone=True),
+                          'timedelta64[ns]': VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size, charset='UNICODE'),
+                          'timedelta[ns]': VARCHAR(configure.default_varchar_size, charset='UNICODE')}
+
+    return teradata_types_map
+
+
+def _validate_timezero_date(timezero_date):
+    """
+    Internal function to validate timezero_date specified when creating a
+    Primary Time Index (PTI) table.
+
+    PARAMETERS:
+        timezero_date:
+            The timezero_date passed to primary_time_index().
+
+    RETURNS:
+        True if the value is valid.
+
+    RAISES:
+        ValueError when the value is invalid.
+
+    EXAMPLE:
+        _validate_timezero_date("DATE '2011-01-01'")
+        _validate_timezero_date('2011-01-01') # Invalid
+    """
+    # Return True is it is not specified or is None since it is optional
+    if timezero_date is None:
+        return True
+
+    pattern = re.compile(PTITableConstants.PATTERN_TIMEZERO_DATE.value)
+    match = pattern.match(timezero_date)
+
+    err_msg = Messages.get_message(MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE).format(timezero_date,
+                                                                          'timezero_date',
+                                                                          "str of format DATE 'YYYY-MM-DD'")
+
+    try:
+        datetime.datetime.strptime(match.group(1), '%Y-%m-%d')
+    except (ValueError, AttributeError):
+        raise TeradataMlException(err_msg,
+                                  MessageCodes.INVALID_ARG_VALUE)
+
+    # Looks like the value is valid
+    return True