To write data to a Vertica database in bulk mode, you must register the PowerExchange for Vertica plug-in with the PowerCenter repository. You do not need to register the plug-in with the repository to read or write data in relational mode. When you upgrade PowerCenter from an earlier version and want to write data in bulk mode, you must update the PowerExchange for Vertica plug-in registration.
A plug-in is an XML file that defines the functionality of PowerExchange for Vertica. The plug-in file for PowerExchange for Vertica is named
VerticaConnector.xml
. When you install PowerCenter, the installer copies the