This article outlines the required permissions and commands for upgrading Vertica from version 12.0.4-12 to 24.4.0-4 using sudo, without full root access. It provides guidance on how to successfully run update_vertica with limited privileges.
Environment
- Vertica Analytics Platform
- Upgrade path: 12.0.4-12 → 24.4.0-4
- Linux-based systems (YUM-compatible)
- No root access; using
sudowith Vertica admin user
Situation
The Vertica admin team plans to upgrade Vertica but does not have access to the root account. They intend to use sudo to run the upgrade and need to confirm which commands and permissions are required for update_vertica to complete successfully.
