# Getting Started

- [Say Hello to Tellius](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/say-hello-to-tellius.md): New to Tellius? Explore our glossary, navigation tips, and guided tours to get started quickly and confidently. Whether you're a beginner or a returning user.
- [Glossary](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/say-hello-to-tellius/glossary.md): Explore the Tellius Glossary to understand key terms across Search, Vizpads, Insights, ML concepts, datasets, and Business Views—your guide to navigating the platform.
- [Tellius 101](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/say-hello-to-tellius/tellius-101.md): Tellius 101 explains what Tellius is: an advanced analytics platform with AI insights, natural language search, Vizpads, and self-service BI to speed decisions.
- [Navigating around Tellius](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/say-hello-to-tellius/navigating-around-tellius.md): Explore Tellius with ease: navigate the homepage, access Search, Explore, Discover, Predict, and manage Projects, Data, Insights, and more efficiently.
- [Guided tours for quick onboarding](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/say-hello-to-tellius/guided-tours-for-quick-onboarding.md): Use walkthroughs to get started with each module
- [Quick Start Guides](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/quick-start-guides.md): Jumpstart your Tellius journey with Quick Start Guides—learn Search, Vizpads, and Insights to master core analytics features.
- [Search](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/quick-start-guides/search.md): Learn how Tellius Search lets you ask natural-language questions, use keywords for filtering, grouping, comparisons, trends, and uncover insights without SQL or dashboards.
- [Vizpads (Explore)](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/quick-start-guides/vizpads-explore.md): Explore Vizpads in Tellius—interactive, customizable dashboards that combine data, AI, Insights, and Search to help you build, analyze, and share dynamic visuals.
- [Insights (Discover)](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/quick-start-guides/insights-discover.md): Explore Tellius security settings, including authentication options and configuration tools to keep your data protected and compliant.
- [Best Practices](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices.md): Explore Tellius Best Practices to maximize efficiency across Search, Vizpads, Insights, Data, and Predict modules with expert tips.
- [Search](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices/search.md): Learn how to get better results in Search by using synonyms, calculated columns, simple queries, the Search Inspector, and interactive exploration tools.
- [Vizpads (Explore)](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices/vizpads-explore.md): Create interactive Vizpads in Tellius to visualize data, organize charts, apply filters, and manage dashboards efficiently for better analytics performance.
- [Insights (Discover)](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices/insights-discover.md): Discover how to use Insights to understand data trends, explore root causes, refine hypotheses, and optimize results by focusing only on relevant columns.
- [Predict](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices/predict.md): Get better model results by using the right data granularity, choosing suitable algorithms, handling nulls, and applying models to generate clear, actionable predictions.
- [Data](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/best-practices/data.md): Structure data effectively by defining granularity, refresh needs, relationships, naming rules, and Business View fields to ensure accurate analysis and strong performance.
- [Admin Guide](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide.md): The Tellius Admin Guide covers system requirements, installation steps, and customization options to help you set up and optimize your environment.
- [Tellius architecture](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/tellius-architecture.md): Explore Tellius architecture—understand the web UI, natural language search, ML engines, and scalable storage powering AI-driven analytics.
- [System requirements](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/system-requirements.md): Review system requirements for deploying Tellius across on-prem, AWS, or Azure, including CPU, memory, storage, firewall ports, and access guidelines.
- [Installation steps for Tellius](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/installation-steps-for-tellius.md): Learn how to install Tellius on Kubernetes, from prerequisites and deployment options to setup steps, validation, and troubleshooting for smooth installation.
- [Customizing Tellius](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/customizing-tellius.md): Customize Tellius by adding your logo and branding—set color palettes and UI styles to personalize the platform and create a consistent user experience.
- [Choosing the right Tellius cluster size](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/choosing-the-right-tellius-cluster-size.md): Learn how to size your Tellius cluster by evaluating workload patterns, resource usage, and ETL frequency to ensure fast performance and efficient scalability.
- [Monitoring usage and system resources](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/admin-guide/monitoring-usage-and-system-resources.md): Monitor usage and system resources in Tellius—track datasets, user activity, and performance with SQL queries to optimize analytics and platform efficiency.
- [Universal Search](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/universal-search.md): Use Universal Search to quickly locate Vizpads, Insights, BVs, models, and Kaiya chats. Press Ctrl+K for instant, centralized navigation in Tellius.
- [Tellius Home Page](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/tellius-home-page.md): Discover how the Tellius Home Page helps you pin KPIs, access recent artifacts, and use global search to navigate insights faster and streamline daily analysis.
- [FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs.md): Explore FAQs covering Kaiya AI, Search, Vizpads, Insights, Embedding, Data Caching, and Environment setup guidance.
- [Kaiya Conversational AI](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/kaiya-conversational-ai.md): Explore Kaiya Conversational AI with FAQs covering learning, feedback, query tips, SmartSelect, best practices, and tools to improve your data exploration.
- [Data Preparation FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/data-preparation-faqs.md): Explore Tellius Data Preparation FAQs—learn dataset limits, SQL and Python use, refresh options, data types, and best practices for analytics-ready data.
- [Environment FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/environment-faqs.md): Explore Environment FAQs to learn about server size, deployment options, scaling, failover, and monitoring features for high-performance environments.
- [Search FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/search-faqs.md): Explore Search FAQs to learn how AI-driven search adapts over time, supports synonyms, and enables user feedback for smarter analytics.
- [Vizpads FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/vizpads-faqs.md): Find answers to common Vizpads questions in Tellius—learn about chart limits, row-level security, multi-Business View support, and interactive features.
- [Data Caching FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/data-caching-faqs.md): Explore data caching FAQs to understand caching vs. ingestion, 'Copy to System,' Fast Query Engine, and performance optimization tips.
- [Embedding FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/embedding-faqs.md): Explore embedding FAQs to understand embedding methods, security measures, and best practices for integrating analytics into your app.
- [Insights FAQs](https://help.tellius.com/tellius-documentation/getting-started/faqs/insights-faqs.md): Explore Insights FAQs to understand Discovery, Key Driver, Trend, and Comparison Insights, and learn how to create and interpret them.


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