# Setup and Configuration

Marple Insight is a web application that you access from your browser.

## Connecting your data

To visualize your data in Marple Insight, the application must be properly configured to retrieve and interpret information from your data source.

1. **Providing Credentials** – First, Marple Insight needs the correct credentials to access your database securely.
2. **Defining Queries** – Once access is established, Marple Insight must be configured to correctly interpret your data. This is done by defining queries within the application, ensuring that the right data is received, and this data is structured and displayed as needed.

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[Data connection](/docs/marple-insight/setup-and-configuration/data-connection.md)
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## Deployment

The easiest and fastest way to get started with Marple Insight is to have us deploy it for you in our cloud. This ensures a hassle-free setup with minimal effort on your end.

For organizations that prefer to self-manage Marple Insight and deploy it within their own network, we have outlined the key requirements and considerations to help you get started smoothly.

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[Deployment](/docs/marple-insight/setup-and-configuration/deployment.md)
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## API

Once Marple Insight is deployed, you can integrate with it dynamically through our API. For seamless interaction within Python, we also provide a dedicated Python package, making it easy to connect and interact with Marple directly from your code.

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Note that also sharing analysis can be done automatically, thanks to our dynamic share links: [Sharing](/docs/marple-insight/user-manuals/sharing.md#dynamic-share-links).


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