title: HP Vertica, can we install it on Windows & the SQL we use for oracle is same for the HP Vertica?
body: <p>I am new to HP Vertica. I read the installation documentation for the HP Vertica.
  The documentation is totally based on the *ix environment. So, my question is <strong>Can we install HP Vertica on Windows also ?</strong></p>
  
  <p>The other thing, as far as the commands I searched, these are same as the Oracle SQL commands. So, <strong>do we use the same SQL commands for the HP Vertica also ?</strong></p>
  
  <p>The other concept about the cluster, instance, node, database that I understood is,</p>
  
  <pre><code>HOST: is a computer where the Vertica is installed.
  
  INSTANCE: it is also a computer where the Vertica is in running state. 
  
  Node: it is the combination of HOST &amp; INSTANCE.
  
  CLUSTER: I am not clear about this. May be this is about the instances of Vertica running on different computers.
  
  DATABASE: It is the actual installed database software where the data &amp; catalog resides to which other nodes are connected (not sure abt this also).
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  <p>Please help me understand the concepts, If anyone knows it well.</p>