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title: "Getting Started - New"
slug: "getting-started"
updated: 2025-11-18T21:32:48Z
published: 2025-11-18T21:32:48Z
canonical: "docs.validatar.com/getting-started"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.validatar.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

Get up and running quickly with Validatar. Here are some quick resources to help you on your way.

## Validatar Overview

Learn the basics of setting up and using Validatar to test and monitor your data.

- [Organizing Projects](/2025-documentation/docs/organizing-projects)
- [Test Automation Lifecycle](/2025-documentation/docs/test-automation-lifecycle)

## Architecture

Learn about deployment options and when to use Validatar Cloud vs Validatar Server.

- [Validatar Cloud Architecture](/2025-documentation/docs/validatar-cloud-architecture)
- [Validatar Server Architecture](/2025-documentation/docs/validatar-server-architecture)
- [Validatar Data Agent](/2025-documentation/docs/validatar-data-agent)
- [Powered by Snowflake Setup](/2025-documentation/docs/powered-by-snowflake)

## Validatar Setup and Administration

For admins who need to install and configure Validatar Server.

- [Prerequisites](/2025-documentation/docs/before-you-begin)
- Install Guides ([Windows](/2025-documentation/docs/install-guide-windows), [Linux](/2025-documentation/docs/install-guide-linux))
- [Upgrades and Maintenance](/2025-documentation/docs/upgrading-to-new-versions)