HikariCP has two modes of operation: **Delegation** and **Instrumentation**. *Instrumentation* is approximately 20-40% more
performant, but both are exceedingly fast.
##### Delegation #####
Delegation mode is supported for *all* JDBC drivers.
Delegation mode is supported for *all* JDBC drivers. This is included in the core HikariCP jar.
##### Instrumentation #####
Instrumentation mode is supported for specific JDBC drivers. If your favorite database is not supported, drop us a note
in the [Google group](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hikari-cp) and we'll try to add support for it. Below is a table of drivers that are supported and their
status:
Instrumentation mode is supported for specific JDBC drivers. For instrumentation, you will need the "agent" jar
in addition to the core jar. If your favorite database is not supported, drop us a note in the
[Google group](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hikari-cp) and we'll try to add support for it. Below is a table
of drivers that are supported and their status:
| Driver | Version<sup>1</sup> | Status | DataSource<sup>2</sup> |