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Analytics Engine 8.0 Guides
 
IMPORTANT!  The Analytics Engine was originally called “Vector,” and you may still see some references to “Vector” throughout the documentation, which refer to the earlier version.
Connectivity Guide
Describes how to establish and maintain communications between Analytics Engine instances and how to use ODBC, JDBC, and .NET Data Provider connectivity components
Deployment Guide
Describes hardware configuration, database configuration, best practices for database table design and strategies for indexes, how to load and manage data, and how to minimize downtime
Getting Started
Describes how to install Analytics Engine, create a database, and load data
Security Guide
Describes the security features and includes instructions for defining users and authorizing user access
SQL Language Guide
Describes SQL language elements and their proper use, details on managing transactions and handling errors, and database procedures, sessions, and events
System Administrator Guide
Describes Analytics Engine components, system configuration, X100 Engine configuration, environment variables, troubleshooting, log files and other monitoring tools
User Guide
Describes concepts, creating databases, loading data, updating data, indexes, query optimizer, backup and recovery, monitoring, and commands
Last modified date: 09/11/2026