Getting Started

Quick Start

For new users. Get started using VoltDB in five minutes!
Quick Start video

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

VoltDB Administrator's Guide

For operators and administrators. Explains how to set up and manage VoltDB clusters.
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VoltDB Planning Guide

For architects and administrators. Information on sizing hardware, memory, and software to meet specific application needs.
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Securing VoltDB

For administrators. Best practices for securing VoltDB clusters and the applications that access them.
Hardening VoltDB Security

Additional Information

VoltDB Release Notes

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Release notes for older versions

VoltDB 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)

VoltDB 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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