| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 170 - Disclosure - Warranty Reserve Activity (Detail) (http://www.teradata.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureWarrantyReserveActivity) |
| Table | Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000816761 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Beginning balance at January 1 | |||
Accruals for warranties issued | |||
Settlements (in cash or kind) | ( | ( | ( |
Balance at end of period | 8,000,000 | 6,000,000 | |