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

# Welcome to Entegrata

> Your comprehensive guide to the Entegrata legal data platform

## What is Entegrata?

Entegrata is a comprehensive legal data platform that enables law firms to collect, transform, secure, and analyze their critical business data. Built on Azure infrastructure, Entegrata provides a centralized data lakehouse that integrates seamlessly with your existing systems while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

<Info>
  Entegrata transforms disparate legal data sources into a unified, analytics-ready platform that powers business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics for modern law firms.
</Info>

## Platform Documentation

There are five core areas outlined in the documentation:

### Data Collection

Automatically ingest data from your SQL databases, practice management systems, and cloud applications into a centralized lakehouse.

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  <Card title="Collector" icon="database" href="/data/collector/overview">
    Connect to Microsoft SQL Server, Iridium, Aderant, DealCloud, UKG, and other data sources. Discover resources, configure collection schedules, and monitor data synchronization jobs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Data Transformation

Map and transform source data into standardized canonical models that power your analytics and reporting.

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  <Card title="Pipelines" icon="pipe-valve" href="/data/pipeline/overview">
    Create data pipelines that map source fields to canonical entities. Configure transformations, manage data quality, and deploy pipelines to production.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Data Emission

Write curated, transformed data back out to the external systems your firm runs on — the inverse of collection.

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  <Card title="Emitter" icon="paper-plane" href="/data/collector/data-emitters/overview">
    Ship Lakehouse data to Microsoft SQL Server, Fabric SQL, or Fabric Warehouse. Configure emitters, pick the resources to emit, and run full, incremental, or specific emissions on demand or on a schedule.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Data Security

Implement fine-grained access control to ensure users only see the data they're authorized to access.

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  <Card title="Access Control" icon="lock" href="/data/access_control/summary">
    Define default permissions, create access rules for specific subjects and objects, manage user groups, and test permissions before deployment.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Platform Administration

Manage users, configure infrastructure, and maintain your Entegrata instance.

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  <Card title="Administration" icon="gear" href="/administration/user/overview">
    Manage users with Azure Entra ID integration, configure network connectivity, set up firewall rules, manage encryption keys, and maintain system versions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How Entegrata Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Data Sources">
    Use the Collector to establish secure connections to your practice management systems, databases, and cloud applications. Entegrata automatically discovers available resources and manages data synchronization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map to Canonical Models">
    Create pipelines that transform source data into standardized canonical entities like Client, Matter, Timekeeper, and Invoice. Define field mappings and transformations to ensure data consistency.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Secure Your Data">
    Configure access control rules to implement your firm's data governance policies. Set default permissions, create granular rules, and organize users into groups for efficient permission management.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Emit to Downstream Systems">
    Push curated Lakehouse data back out to external systems with emitters. Bind a pipeline layer to a destination, pick the resources you want to ship, and run full, incremental, or specific emissions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Analytics">
    Your transformed, secured data is now ready for business intelligence tools, custom applications, and advanced analytics. Connect Power BI, Tableau, or other tools to your Entegrata lakehouse.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Analytics">
    Your transformed, secured data is now ready for business intelligence tools, custom applications, and advanced analytics. Connect Power BI, Tableau, or other tools to your Entegrata lakehouse.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Features

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  <Card title="Automated Discovery" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Automatically discover tables, views, and API endpoints from your data sources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Incremental Sync" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Efficient incremental loading for large datasets with change tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual Mapping" icon="diagram-project">
    Intuitive visual interface for field mapping and transformation configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fine-Grained Security" icon="shield-check">
    Row-level and column-level access control with dynamic group membership
  </Card>

  <Card title="Azure Integration" icon="cloud">
    Native Azure Entra ID authentication and Azure infrastructure deployment
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-Time Monitoring" icon="chart-line">
    Track collection jobs, pipeline runs, and data quality metrics in real-time
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started

New to Entegrata? Start with these essential guides:

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  <Card title="Instance Onboarding" icon="rocket" href="/administration/instance/onboarding-overview">
    Set up your Entegrata instance with network connectivity, firewall rules, and encryption
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Your First Connection" icon="plug" href="/data/collector/connections/creating-connections">
    Connect to your first data source and start collecting data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build Your First Pipeline" icon="pipe-valve" href="/data/pipeline/creating-pipelines">
    Transform source data into canonical models
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Users" icon="users" href="/administration/user/overview">
    Add users to your instance with Azure Entra ID integration
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support & Resources

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  <Card title="Submit a Support Ticket" icon="ticket" href="https://mysupport.entegrata.com/portal/new">
    Get help from the Entegrata support team
  </Card>

  <Card title="Overruled By Data Podcast" icon="podcast" href="https://www.entegrata.com/podcast">
    Listen to insights on legal data and analytics
  </Card>

  <Card title="Company News" icon="newspaper" href="https://www.entegrata.com/news">
    Stay updated on Entegrata announcements and features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visit Our Website" icon="globe" href="https://entegrata.com">
    Learn more about Entegrata's platform and services
  </Card>
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