> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arc.cdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick-Start Guide

> This page provides an overview of CData Arc.

## Installing Arc

Follow these steps to install and start Arc:

<ol>
  <li>Download the installation file from the [Arc website](https://arc.cdata.com/trial/).</li>

  <li>
    Install the application:

    <ul><li>For .NET and Java installations on Windows, run the setup.exe file and follow the installation steps.</li>
    <li>For a Linux installation, extract the `CDataArc2026.tar.gz` file and place the contents in a location of your choice.</li></ul>
  </li>

  <li>Follow the instructions in [Starting the Server](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/getting-started/installation/starting-server.md) to start Arc.</li>
  <li>Activate your 30-day trial or enter your purchased license information.</li>
</ol>

## Using Arc

After you install and run Arc according to your needs, see the pages below for information about using Arc:

* See [Dashboard](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/getting-started/administration/dashboard.md) for information on how to configure your landing page to display metrics and other dashboard data that is important to you and your organization.

* See [Designing a Flow](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/flows/designing-a-flow.md) for instructions on creating your first flow.

  * [Connectors](../connectors) provides a detailed outline of how to use and configure each available connector.

  * [How-To Guides](../how-to) explores example flows for common setups.

* See [Profiles](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/getting-started/administration/profiles.md) for information about the Profiles page and where profiles are used.

* See [Reports](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/getting-started/administration/reports.md) for an overview of how to configure and run reports on your data.

* See [Admin API](../admin-api) for a full list of actions and parameters that the Admin API supports.


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