Upgrading the client drivers

The Vertica client drivers are usually updated for each new release of the Vertica server. The client driver installation packages include the version number of the corresponding Vertica server release. Usually, the drivers are forward-compatible with the next release, so your client applications are still be able to connect using the older drivers after you upgrade to the next version of Vertica Analytics Platform server. See Client driver and server version compatibility for details on which client driver versions work with each version of Vertica server.

You should upgrade your clients as soon as possible after upgrading your server to take advantage of new features and to maintain maximum compatibility with the server.

To upgrade your drivers, follow the same procedure you used to install them in the first place. The new installation will overwrite the old. See the specific instructions for installing the drivers on your client platform for any special instructions regarding upgrades.