This article clarifies that beginning with Vertica version 25.4, an example Ansible playbook is included to support installations with SELinux enabled. The playbook simplifies deployment and can be used directly or as a reference for manual installation.
Environment
- Vertica version 25.4 and later
- SELinux-enabled systems
- RPM-based installations
- Ansible automation
Situation
A customer referenced outdated documentation regarding SELinux installation support for Vertica. They were unsure whether SELinux-enabled environments were supported and what steps were required.
Cause
The documentation in use was outdated and did not reflect enhancements introduced in Vertica 25.4.
