HP Vertica Analytic Database Software Version: 7.0.x Document Release Date: 5/2/2018
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Contents Contents 3 Vertica Server and Vertica Management Console 5 Supported Operating Systems 5 Supported Browsers for Vertica Management Console 5 Vertica Server and Management Console Compatibility 6 Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers 7 ADO.net Driver 7 JDBC Driver 8 ODBC Driver 9 Vertica Analytic Database Driver/Server Compatibility 11 vsql Client 11 Perl and Python Requirements 13 Perl 13 Python 13 Vertica SDKs 14 C++ SDK 14 Java SDK 14 R Language Pack 14 Vertica Connectors for Apache Hadoop 15 Vertica Connector for HDFS 15 HP Vertica Connector for HCatalog 15 Packs, Plug-Ins, and Connectors for Vertica Client Machines 17 Informatica PowerCenter Plug-In 17 Vertica 7.0.x on Amazon Web Services 19 End of support for custom HP Vertica AMIs 19 End of Support Plan 20 We appreciate your feedback! 21 Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 3 of 21
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Vertica Server and Vertica Management Console Vertica Server and Vertica Management Console Supported Operating Systems Vertica Analytic Database7.0.x runs on the following 64-bit operating systems on x86_x64 architecture: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 - Red Hat Compatible Kernel only - Vertica does not support the unbreakable kernel (kernels with a uel suffix) Debian Linux 6 Cent OS 5 and 6 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Supported File Systems Vertica Analytic Database Enterprise Edition has been extensively tested on all supported Linux platforms running ext3 or ext4 file systems. While other file systems have been successfully deployed by some customers, Vertica Analytic Database cannot guarantee performance or stability of the product on these file systems. In certain support situations, you may be asked to migrate off of these untested file systems to help you troubleshoot or fix an issue. In particular, several file corruption issues have been linked to the use of XFS with HP Vertica; we strongly recommend not using it in production. Note:Vertica Analytic Database7.0.x does not support Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM.) Supported Browsers for Vertica Management Console Vertica Analytic Database7.0.x Management Console is supported on the following Web browsers: Internet Explorer 9* Firefox 15* and later Google Chrome 11* and later * HP is phasing out support for Vertica on these platforms. See End of Support Plan for more information. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 5 of 21
Vertica Server and Vertica Management Console Vertica Server and Management Console Compatibility Each version of Vertica Analytic Database Management Console is compatible only with the matching version of the Vertica Analytic Database server. For example, the Vertica Analytic Database 7.0.0 server is supported with Vertica Analytic Database 7.0.0 Management Console only. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 6 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers Vertica provides JDBC, ODBC, and ADO.NET client drivers. You can choose to download: Client packages: All client packages contain the ODBC driver, the JDBC driver, and the Vertica vsql client software for the specified operating system. 64-bit packages contain both 64-Bit and 32-Bit installers. The ADO.net driver is not available in a client package, but rather is part of the Vertica Microsoft Connectivity Pack. If the installer detects the presence of Microsoft SQL server, ADO.net will be installed with additional software for MS connectivity. If the installer does not detect the presence of SQL server, only the ADO.net driver will be installed. Individual drivers: You can download Vertica ODBC, JDBC, and ADO.NET drivers individually. See VerticaDriver/Server compatibility to see which server versions are compatible with Vertica 6.1.x drivers. ADO.net Driver The ADO.NET driver is supported on the following platforms: Platform Processor Supported Versions.NET Requirements Microsoft Windows x86 (32-bit) Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later Microsoft Windows x64 (64-bit) Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Server x86 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 & 2003 R2* Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server x64 (64-bit) Windows Server 2003 & 2003 R2* Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 * HP is phasing out support for Vertica on these platforms. See End of Support Plan for more information. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 7 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers JDBC Driver All JDBC drivers are supported on any Java 5-compliant platform. (Java 5 is the minimum.) Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 8 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers ODBC Driver Vertica Analytic Database provides both 32-bit and 64-bit ODBC drivers. HP Vertica 7.0.x ODBC drivers are supported on the following platforms: Platform Processor Supported Versions Driver Manager Microsoft Windows x86 (32-bit) Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft ODBC MDAC 2.8 Microsoft Windows x64 (64-bit) Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft Windows Server x86 (32-bit) x64 (64-bit) Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2* Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2* Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Oracle Enterprise Linux (Red Hat Compatible Kernel only) x86_64 5 and 6 iodbc 3.52.6 or later IA-64 5* x86_64 11 x86_64 6 unixodbc 2.2.14 or later DataDirect 5.3 and 6.1 or later CentOS x86_64 5 and 6 CentOS IA-64 5* Ubuntu x86_64 12.04 LTS Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 9 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers Platform Processor Supported Versions Driver Manager AIX PowerPC 5.3 and 6.1 iodbc 3.52.6 or later unixodbc 2.3.0 or later DataDirect 5.3 and 6.1 or later HP-UX IA-64 11i V3 iodbc 3.52.6 or later Solaris x86_64 10* Solaris SPARC 10 Mac OS X x86_64 Mac OS X Driver Manager (iodbc) unixodbc 2.2.14 or later DataDirect 5.3 and 6.1 or later 10.6* and 10.7 * HP is phasing out support for on these platforms. See End of Support Plan for more information. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 10 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers Vertica Analytic Database Driver/Server Compatibility The following table indicates the Vertica Analytic Database driver versions that are supported by different Vertica Analytic Database server versions. Client Driver Version 5.1.x Compatible Server Versions 5.1.x, 6.0.x, 6.1.x 6.0.x 6.0.x, 6.1 6.1.x 7.0.x 6.1.x, 7.0,x 7.0.x vsql Client The Vertica vsql client is provided in all client packages; you cannot download vsql separately. The vsql client is support on the following platforms: Operating System Microsoft Windows Processor x86, x64 Windows 2003 & 2003 R2, all variants Windows 2008 & 2008 R2, all variants Windows 2012, all variants Windows 7, all variants Windows 8.0, all variants Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 (Red Hat Compatible Kernel only) CentOS 5 CentOS 6 Ubuntu 12.04LTS x86, x64, IA-64 x86, x64 x86, x64 x86, x64 x86, x64, IA-64 x86, x64 x86, x64 Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 11 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x Client drivers Operating System Solaris 10 AIX 5.3, 6.1 HPUX 11i V3 Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 Processor x86, x64, SPARC PowerPC IA-64 x86, x64 Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 12 of 21
Perl and Python Requirements Perl and Python Requirements You can use Vertica's ODBC driver to connect applications written in Perl or Python to the Vertica Analytic Database database. Perl To use Perl with Vertica, you must install the Perl driver modules (DBI and DBD::ODBC) and a Vertica ODBC driver on the machine where Perl is installed. The following table lists the Perl versions supported with Vertica 7.0.x. Perl Version Perl Driver Modules ODBC Requirements 5.8 5.10 Python DBI driver version 1.609 DBD::ODBC version 1.22 See Vertica drivers table. To use Python with Vertica, you must install the pyodbc module and an Vertica ODBC driver on the machine where Python is installed. The following table lists the Python versions supported with Vertica 7.0.x: Python Version Python Driver Module ODBC Requirements 2.4.6 pyodbc 2.1.6 See Vertica ODBC drivers table. 2.7.3 pyodbc 3.0.6 Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 13 of 21
Vertica SDKs Vertica SDKs This section details software requirements for running User Defined Extensions (UDxs) developed using the Vertica SDKs. C++ SDK The HP Vertica cluster does not have any special requirements for running UDXs written in C++. Java SDK Your Vertica cluster must have a Java runtime installed to run UDxs developed using the Vertica Java SDK. Micro Focus has tested the following Java Runtime Environments (JREs) with this version of the Vertica Java SDK: Oracle Java Platform Standard Edition 6 (version number 1.6) Oracle Java Platform Standard Edition 7 (version number 1.7) OpenJDK 6 (version number 1.6) OpenJDK 7 (version number 1.7) R Language Pack The Vertica R Language Pack provides version 3.0.0 of the R runtime and associated libraries for interfacing with Vertica. You install the R Language Pack on the Vertica server. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 14 of 21
Vertica Connectors for Apache Hadoop Vertica Connectors for Apache Hadoop Micro Focus provides the following optional modules specific to Apache Hadoop for the Vertica server and client machines. Vertica Connector for HDFS The Vertica Connector for HDFS is an optional module for the Vertica server. It connects to the Apache Hadoop file system using WebHDFS, a built-in component of HDFS that provides access to HDFS files to applications outside of Hadoop. You install the Vertica7.0.x Connector for HDFS on the Vertica server. Note that the 7.0.x connector is Kerberos-enabled; you can connect using Kerberos authentication. The Vertica7.0.x Connector for HDFS has been tested with these Hadoop distributions: Apache Hadoop 1.0.0 Cloudera CDH4 Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) 1.1.1 HP Vertica Connector for HCatalog The Vertica Connector for HCatalog is an optional module for the Vertica server. Your Hadoop cluster must meet several requirements in order for it to work with the HCatalog connector: It must have Hive and HCatalog installed and running. See Apache's HCatalog page for more information. It must have WebHCat (formerly known as Templeton) installed and running. See Apache' s WebHCat page for details. The WebHCat server and all of the HDFS nodes that store HCatalog data must be directly accessible from all of the hosts in your Vertica database. You need to ensure that any firewall separating the Hadoop cluster and the Vertica cluster will let WebHCat, metastore database, and HDFS traffic through. The data that you want to query must be in an internal or external Hive table. If a table you want to query uses a non-standard SerDe, you must install the SerDe's classes on your Vertica cluster before you can query the data. See Using Custom SerDes. The Vertica Connector for HCatalog has been tested with: Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 15 of 21
Vertica Connectors for Apache Hadoop HCatalog 0.5 Hive 0.10 and 0.11 Hadoop 2.0 Vertica Connector for Apache Hadoop Map Reduce HP provides a module specific to Apache Hadoop for Vertica client machines. Vertica provides two different Connectors: one for Hadoop 1.0.0 and earlier versions, and the other for Hadoop 2.0.0. The table below details supported software versions Apache Hadoop and Pig Combinations Cloudera Distribution Versions Hortonworks Data Platform Versions Vertica Connector for Hadoop Map Reduce for Hadoop 1.0.0 and earlier Hadoop 0.20.2 and Pig 0.7.0 Hadoop 0.20.205.0 and Pig 0.9.1 Hadoop 1.0.0 and Pig 0.9.2 Cloudera Distribution Including Apache Hadoop (CDH) 3 Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) 1.1.1 Vertica Connector for Hadoop Map Reduce for Hadoop 2.0.0 Hadoop 2.0.0 and Pig 0.10.0 Cloudera Distribution Including Apache Hadoop (CDH)4 N/A MapR MapR M5 Edition N/A Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 16 of 21
Packs, Plug-Ins, and Connectors for Vertica Client Machines Packs, Plug-Ins, and Connectors for Vertica Client Machines Micro Focus provides the following optional modules for Vertica client machines. MS Connectivity Pack The Vertica Microsoft Connectivity Pack is supported on the following platforms: Operating System Versions Processor Visual Studio Requirements.Net Requirements (Versions required ADO.net driver for specific versions of Visual Studio) SQL Server Requirements Windows 2003 & 2003 R2, all variants Windows 2008 & 2008 R2, all variants Windows 7, all variants x86_x64 Visual Studio 2008 Visual Studio 2008 SDK Visual Studio 2010 Visual Studio 2010 SDK Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and (both needed) Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 SQL Server 2008: R2, SP2, R2 & SP2 SQL Server 2012 Windows 8, all variants Visual Studio 2012 Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Windows Server 2012, all variants Visual Studio 2012 SDK and (both needed) Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5 Visual Studio 2008 (and 2008 SDK) must be used with SQL Server 2008. Informatica PowerCenter Plug-In The Vertica plug-in for Informatica PowerCenter is supported on the following platforms: Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 17 of 21
Packs, Plug-Ins, and Connectors for Vertica Client Machines Plug-in Version Operating System Informatica PowerCenter Versions Vertica Versions 7.x Microsoft Windows Windows 2003 & 2003 R2 all variants Windows 2008 & 2008 R2 all variants 9.x 6.x (limited functionality) 7.x (all enhancements) Windows 7 all variants Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (32 and 64 bit) Solaris AIX HP-UX Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 18 of 21
Vertica 7.0.x on Amazon Web Services Vertica 7.0.x on Amazon Web Services Micro Focus provides a preconfigured AMI for users who want to run Vertica Analytic Database on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This HP-supplied AMI has been configured for and tested on AWS and is the officially supported version of Vertica Analytic Database for AWS. End of support for custom HP Vertica AMIs Micro Focus released the custom Amazon AMI with Vertica release 6.1.0 on November 14, 2012. At that time, Micro Focus announced that support for HP Vertica custom AMIs would cease 1 year after the release of 6.1.0. Customers using custom AMIs for previous releases were advised to migrate to the new, preconfigured AMI. At this time and moving forward, Micro Focus supports Vertica only on preconfigured AMIs provided by Micro Focus. For instructions on how to upgrade Vertica6.1.x to 7.0.x, see Using Vertica 7.0.x on Amazon Web Services, available with the standard documentation on https://my.vertica.com/documentation/vertica/. Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 19 of 21
End of Support Plan End of Support Plan HP Vertica Analytics Platform 7.0.x is the last release for which HP will support the component/platform combinations listed below. HP Vertica 7.0.x service packs and hotfixes will continue to include these combinations. However, new minor versions (7.x) and new major versions (8.x and above) of the HP Vertica Analytics Platform, will not include support for these combinations. ADO.NET Platform Processor End of Support Version Microsoft Windows Server x84 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2 Microsoft Windows Server x64 (64-bit) Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2 ODBC Platform Processor End of Support Version Microsoft Windows Server x86 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2 Microsoft Windows Server x64 (64-bit) Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux IA-64 5 CentOS IA-64 5 Solaris x86_64 10 Mac OS X x86_64 10.6 Browsers for Management Console Platform End of Support Version Firefox Versions before 24 Google Chrome Versions before 27 Internet Explorer Versions before 10 Micro Focus Vertica Analytic Database (7.0.x) Page 20 of 21
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