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This section introduces e6data: what it is, how it works, the vocabulary used throughout the docs, and the deployment models you can choose from.

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Start here

Work through these in order if you’re new to e6data:
  1. Introduction - what e6data is and why it’s built the way it is.
  2. How e6data works - the engine and request flow at a glance.
  3. Key concepts - the vocabulary you’ll see throughout the docs (workspace, cluster, catalog, Compute Plane, and more).
  4. Platform components - what makes up the Control Plane and Compute Plane.
  5. Deployment models - Serverless vs. In Your VPC.

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Once you understand the platform, set up your account in Identity and access setup, then run your first query with the Quickstart.
Last modified on September 29, 2026