Suggested Reading Paths

This section provides a suggested reading path for various types of users. Read the manuals listed under All Users first.

All Users

• Product Overview (basic concepts critical to understanding Vertica)
• Quick Start (step-by-step guide to getting Vertica up and running)
• Glossary of Terms (glossary of terms)

System Administrators

• Installation Guide (platform configuration and software installation)
• Release Notes (release-specific information)
• Troubleshooting Guide (general troubleshooting information)

Database Administrators

• Installation Guide (platform configuration and software installation)
• Database Administrator's Guide (database configuration, loading, security, and maintenance)
• Troubleshooting Guide (general troubleshooting information)

Application Developers

• SQL Programmer's Guide (connecting to a database, queries, transactions, etc.)
• SQL Reference Manual (Vertica-specific language information)
• Troubleshooting Guide (general troubleshooting information)