Getting Started

Tutorial
A more complete tutorial, including source code and sample data, for learning what makes VoltDB unique.
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Planning Guide

For architects and administrators. Information on sizing hardware, memory, and software to meet specific application needs.
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Do's and Don'ts

A quick summary of best practices for using VoltDB.
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For Developers

Using VoltDB

For application developers. The complete user's manual, describes all of the product features, including reference appendices.
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Guide to Performance and Customization

For application designers. Advanced information on getting the most out of VoltDB and optimizing your database application.
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Quick Reference

Syntax for all SQL, DDL, functions, CLIs, and system procedures.
Quick Reference

Security Best Practices

Recommendations for how to protect VoltDB.
Hardening VoltDB Security

For Administrators

Administrator's Guide

For operators and administrators. Explains how to set up and manage VoltDB clusters.
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Kubernetes Administrator's Guide

For operators and administrators. How to use the VoltDB Operator and Helm to run VoltDB in a Kubernetes environment.
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Upgrade Guide

For operators and administrators. How to upgrade existing installations from one major version of the Volt Active Data software to another.
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Additional Information

Release Notes
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Release notes for older versions

Documentation for older versions

Java API Documentation

For application developers. Complete Javadoc documentation of the two public Java programming interfaces for VoltDB.
View the Java Client API or the
Server APIs (including stored procedures)

Client Wire Protocol

An internal document for API designers wanting to develop their own client interface to VoltDB. Not needed by most users.
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