.. _user_guide.introduction:

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Introduction
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Get started with VAST Orbit and learn the fundamentals of in-database analytics.

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    :class-container: feature-tiles

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        .. card:: |i-connect| Connect to VAST DataBase
            :link: user_guide.introduction.installation
            :link-type: ref
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            4 mins

            ^^^^^^^

            Configure your connection and set up your environment for in-database analytics.

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        .. card:: |i-frame| The VastFrame
            :link: user_guide.introduction.vdf
            :link-type: ref
            :text-align: center
            :class-card: custom-card-9

            12 mins

            ^^^^^^^

            Master the VastFrame object for efficient data manipulation without moving data.

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        .. card:: |i-practices| Best Practices
            :link: user_guide.introduction.best_practices
            :link-type: ref
            :text-align: center
            :class-card: custom-card-9

            20 mins

            ^^^^^^^

            Optimize your workflow with proven techniques for performance and efficiency.

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   .. button-ref:: user_guide.introduction.installation
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      Start Learning →

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    user_guide_introduction_installation
    user_guide_introduction_vdf
    user_guide_introduction_best_practices

.. ipython:: python
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   from vastorbit._utils._sql._sys import purge_memory
   purge_memory()