# Getting Started

- [What is DataPancake?](/getting-started/what-is-datapancake.md)
- [Understanding the Challenges of Semi-Structured Data](/getting-started/understanding-the-challenges-of-semi-structured-data.md)
- [Install & Setup](/getting-started/install-and-setup.md): This guide will walk you through installing the free version of DataPancake, upgrading it to the paid version, and completing necessary admin setup steps.
- [Data Source Quick Start](/getting-started/data-source-quick-start.md): This quick start will help you implement your first DataPancake pipeline for semi-structured data.
- [Reference Architecture](/getting-started/reference-architecture.md): These diagrams illustrate the architecture and security of DataPancake as a Snowflake Native App.
- [Generated SQL DDL Deployment Options](/getting-started/reference-architecture/generated-sql-ddl-deployment-options.md): Each generated DataPancake object can be deployed to its own DB and Schema or they can be deployed to a single DB and Schema.
