Install or upgrade client drivers and tools for windows

You can install or upgrade the Windows client drivers and tools with the Windows installer or from the command line.

Important

Upgrading does not require you to uninstall Client Drivers and Tools for Windows. The installation program upgrades existing drivers and tools in place.

Windows installer

As Windows Administrator, double-click the Windows installer to start the installation. Follow the installer prompts as it guides you through each step of the process.

By default, the installer installs the client drivers and tools in C:\Program Files\Vertica Systems. You can change this location during installation.

Note

The installer wizard lets you specify which components to install. The installer adds a program for each installed component in the Windows Control Panel. Programs include Vertica Client Installer, which you can use to modify, repair, or uninstall the Vertica client.

Important

Client Drivers and Tools for Windows includes the Vertica Microsoft Connectivity Pack. To use the Connectivity Pack to access Microsoft Business Intelligence tools, reboot your system after installation to ensure integration.

Command-line

As Windows Administrator, open a command-line session.
Navigate to the folder that contains the installer.

Run this command:

VerticaSetup.exe -q -install InstallFolder="C:\Program Files\Vertica Systems"

The client drivers and tools are silently installed in C:\Program Files\Vertica Systems.