# Getting Started **URL:** https://community.cdata.com/c/welcome/getting-started/29.md [Latest](https://community.cdata.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cdata.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cdata.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Getting Started category](https://community.cdata.com/t/about-the-getting-started-category/1459)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cdata.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/about-the-getting-started-category/1459 "2026-10-21T15:35:17Z")
Learn how to interact with the CData and the CData Community --- ## [🎉 Exciting News, CData Community! 🎉](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-community/884)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-community/884 "2024-08-14T16:52:29Z")
We’re thrilled to share that CData has been ranked among the 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America! :trophy: This achievement is a testament to the incredible support from our community, customers, and p… --- ## [New Driver Release Announcement for 2024 Q2! ](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-driver-release-announcement-for-2024-q2/881)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-driver-release-announcement-for-2024-q2/881 "2024-08-06T16:34:20Z")
Hello CData Community! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our Drivers for 2024 Q2, marking the debut of our major 2024 version (v24.0)! You can now access the new builds on our website and generate licenses for… --- ## [Celebrating Our Recent Achievement! 🎉](https://community.cdata.com/t/celebrating-our-recent-achievement/788)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/celebrating-our-recent-achievement/788 "2024-06-18T22:07:49Z")
Hey CData Community, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! CData has been recognized as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces for 2024! This is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work, dedicati… --- ## [New to CData: Excel Limitation question for consulting firm](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-to-cdata-excel-limitation-question-for-consulting-firm/731)
**Author:** [@maxp222](https://community.cdata.com/u/maxp222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-to-cdata-excel-limitation-question-for-consulting-firm/731 "2024-05-28T03:57:30Z")
Hello, I am new to the cdata community and am in the process of learning what it’s all about! There is an Excel limitation issue that plagues most PE and consulting firms. When trying to aggregate many (50+) financial mo… --- ## [Exciting News: CData Welcomes Data Virtuality to Our Family! ](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-welcomes-data-virtuality-to-our-family/682)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-welcomes-data-virtuality-to-our-family/682 "2024-04-05T03:26:07Z")
Exciting News: CData Welcomes Data Virtuality to Our Family! :glowing\_star: We’re excited to share an announcement with all of you, our valued Community members. CData Software has officially acquired Data Virtuality, m… --- ## [QuickBooks company file of different version won't connect](https://community.cdata.com/t/quickbooks-company-file-of-different-version-wont-connect/654)
**Author:** [@Naomi\_Y](https://community.cdata.com/u/Naomi_Y)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/quickbooks-company-file-of-different-version-wont-connect/654 "2024-03-07T15:19:43Z")
I recently copied over a company file from our production server to test server. The company file from the production server is of a different QuickBooks version than QuickBooks on the test server. When testing the conne… --- ## [Let's Talk: The Future of Data Virtualization and Its Impact on Our Work](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-talk-the-future-of-data-virtualization-and-its-impact-on-our-work/653)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-talk-the-future-of-data-virtualization-and-its-impact-on-our-work/653 "2024-03-06T21:31:44Z")
As we gear up for the “Data Virtualization, Reimagined” virtual event, it’s clear that we’re on the cusp of a significant evolution in how we access, manage, and leverage data. With the advent of solutions like CData C… --- ## [CData at Sage Transform](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-at-sage-transform/643)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-at-sage-transform/643 "2024-02-26T18:04:58Z")
As we gear up for Sage Transform 2024, it’s the perfect time to deepen our conversations around the challenges and opportunities that come with integrating Sage solutions into our financial workflows. This event highligh… --- ## [Unlocking Scalability and Efficiency: Scorpion's Transformation with CData Connect Cloud](https://community.cdata.com/t/unlocking-scalability-and-efficiency-scorpions-transformation-with-cdata-connect-cloud/642)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/unlocking-scalability-and-efficiency-scorpions-transformation-with-cdata-connect-cloud/642 "2024-02-26T17:59:00Z")
In our continuous effort to showcase the transformative power of data connectivity, we’re excited to share a recent success story featuring Scorpion, a leader in digital marketing technology for local services businesses… --- ## [🌟 Exciting News: CData at Manifest 2024! 🌟](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-at-manifest-2024/624)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-at-manifest-2024/624 "2024-02-06T18:40:31Z")
Hey CData Community! We’re thrilled to announce that our team is participating in Manifest 2024, a premier event unfolding this week in Las Vegas, NV. Manifest promises to be a hub of innovation, showcasing the future… --- ## [CData, "Data Connectivity: The Missing Link for IT"](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-data-connectivity-the-missing-link-for-it/600)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-data-connectivity-the-missing-link-for-it/600 "2024-01-16T17:00:30Z")
In the ever-evolving world of data management, we are all in the same boat, navigating through a sea of data sources and security challenges. The recent report from CData,"Data Connectivity: The Missing Link for IT,” pai… --- ## [Happy New Year, CData Community!](https://community.cdata.com/t/happy-new-year-cdata-community/588)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/happy-new-year-cdata-community/588 "2024-01-02T19:00:05Z")
As we step into the fresh calendar pages of 2024, I’m thrilled to extend my warmest wishes to each one of you. This community, our shared space for growth, innovation, and connection, has been a source of inspiration a… --- ## [Exciting News: CData Recognized in Forrester Wave™ for Cloud Data Pipelines Q4 2023!](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-recognized-in-forrester-wave-for-cloud-data-pipelines-q4-2023/539)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/exciting-news-cdata-recognized-in-forrester-wave-for-cloud-data-pipelines-q4-2023/539 "2023-11-28T15:50:38Z")
Hello CData Community, We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! CData Software has been featured in the Forrester Wave™ report for Cloud Data Pipelines, Q4 2023. This recognition highlights our commitmen… --- ## [Elevating Trust: Unpacking Our SOC 2 Type II Certification Journey](https://community.cdata.com/t/elevating-trust-unpacking-our-soc-2-type-ii-certification-journey/466)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/elevating-trust-unpacking-our-soc-2-type-ii-certification-journey/466 "2023-10-17T19:43:46Z")
We’re excited to share that CData has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to security. This milestone, independently audited by LBMC, further fortifies the trust in… --- ## [Welcome to the Ask Me Anything (AMA) on CData Workday Integrations! 🎉](https://community.cdata.com/t/welcome-to-the-ask-me-anything-ama-on-cdata-workday-integrations/413)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/welcome-to-the-ask-me-anything-ama-on-cdata-workday-integrations/413 "2023-09-28T15:29:17Z")
:spiral\_calendar: Event Dates: September 22-29, 2023 :round\_pushpin: Location: Right here in this threaded discussion on the CData Community Site :busts\_in\_silhouette: Experts on Deck: Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Ty… --- ## [New Case Study Alert: Santa Clara University Leverages CData for Workday Integration 📊](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-case-study-alert-santa-clara-university-leverages-cdata-for-workday-integration/408)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-case-study-alert-santa-clara-university-leverages-cdata-for-workday-integration/408 "2023-09-21T18:00:23Z")
Hey Community, We’re thrilled to share a new case study that showcases how Santa Clara University is using CData to connect to Workday and visualize historical student data. This is an excellent example of how CData’s… --- ## [📣 Announcement: Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Workday & CData Integrations](https://community.cdata.com/t/announcement-ask-me-anything-ama-on-workday-cdata-integrations/403)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/announcement-ask-me-anything-ama-on-workday-cdata-integrations/403 "2023-09-19T20:45:16Z")
:spiral\_calendar: Event Dates: September 22-29, 2023 :round\_pushpin: Where: Threaded discussion right here on the CData Community Site :busts\_in\_silhouette: Experts on Deck: Jerod Johnson, Riley James, Jon Tye, and oth… --- ## [🌟 CData Experts at Workday Rising 2023: Let's Discuss the Future of Work and Innovation! 🌟](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-experts-at-workday-rising-2023-lets-discuss-the-future-of-work-and-innovation/385)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-experts-at-workday-rising-2023-lets-discuss-the-future-of-work-and-innovation/385 "2023-09-07T18:30:55Z")
Hey CData Community, We’re excited to share that our experts will be attending the Workday Rising event on September 26–29 in San Francisco, California. This event promises to be a fantastic mix of innovation, community… --- ## [🤔 Let's Talk EDI: What Do You Want to Know? Upcoming Webinar Alert! 📚](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-talk-edi-what-do-you-want-to-know-upcoming-webinar-alert/376)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-talk-edi-what-do-you-want-to-know-upcoming-webinar-alert/376 "2023-09-05T19:49:42Z")
Hey Community, We’ve got an exciting EDI webinar series coming up, and we want YOU to be a part of it! But before we dive into the nitty-gritty details of Electronic Data Interchange, let’s get the conversation rolling. … --- ## [📣 Join Us Today for an Expert Panel on Data Integration Trends and Best Practices!](https://community.cdata.com/t/join-us-today-for-an-expert-panel-on-data-integration-trends-and-best-practices/340)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/join-us-today-for-an-expert-panel-on-data-integration-trends-and-best-practices/340 "2023-08-17T14:49:07Z")
:spiral\_calendar: Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 :alarm\_clock: Time: 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET Data integration is the heartbeat of modern business. From AI applications to distributed analytics, staying updated on… --- ## [Integration Beyond AWS: Connect all Your “Other” Data to Glue, Redshift, and QuickSight](https://community.cdata.com/t/integration-beyond-aws-connect-all-your-other-data-to-glue-redshift-and-quicksight/295)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/integration-beyond-aws-connect-all-your-other-data-to-glue-redshift-and-quicksight/295 "2023-07-28T15:31:30Z")
Hey Community! :rocket: Who’s had a “fun” time integrating external data with AWS? :man\_raising\_hand::woman\_raising\_hand: I know, it can be quite the adventure. Whether you’re wrestling with real-time data across multip… --- ## [Unlocking the Power of External Data Integration with AWS – Share Your Thoughts!](https://community.cdata.com/t/unlocking-the-power-of-external-data-integration-with-aws-share-your-thoughts/273)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/unlocking-the-power-of-external-data-integration-with-aws-share-your-thoughts/273 "2023-07-20T13:45:07Z")
Hey everyone! :globe\_showing\_europe\_africa: We’ve got exciting news! On August 15th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, CData will be hosting an exclusive webinar titled: “Integration Beyond AWS: Connect all your ‘Other’ Data to Glue… --- ## [🚀 CData at Snowflake Summit 2023: Let's Talk Data, Apps, and AI!](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-at-snowflake-summit-2023-lets-talk-data-apps-and-ai/223)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/cdata-at-snowflake-summit-2023-lets-talk-data-apps-and-ai/223 "2023-06-27T13:55:33Z")
Hello CData Community! We’re thrilled to announce that CData will be attending and sponsoring the upcoming Snowflake Summit 2023! The event, billed as the World’s Largest Data, Apps, and AI Conference, will take place f… --- ## [Meet Us at Tableau Conference 2023: Let's Connect, Learn, and Grow Together!](https://community.cdata.com/t/meet-us-at-tableau-conference-2023-lets-connect-learn-and-grow-together/175)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/meet-us-at-tableau-conference-2023-lets-connect-learn-and-grow-together/175 "2023-05-03T16:00:21Z")
:tada: Exciting News, CData Community! :tada: We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be sponsoring and attending the Tableau Conference 2023! This premier event brings together data enthusiasts, Tableau experts, and indu… --- ## [Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Our Community](https://community.cdata.com/t/top-5-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-our-community/174)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/top-5-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-our-community/174 "2023-05-03T15:54:29Z")
Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Our Community :glowing\_star: Hello CData Community! As your community managers, our goal is to help you connect with fellow members, share knowledge, and learn from one another.… --- ## [Let's Connect, Learn, and Grow Together!](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-connect-learn-and-grow-together/161)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/lets-connect-learn-and-grow-together/161 "2023-04-27T14:07:45Z")
Hello and a warm welcome to all our new members joining the CData Community! :tada: We are delighted to have you here as part of our rapidly growing community of data enthusiasts, professionals, and experts. Our aim is … --- ## [A Warm Welcome to the CData Community Site! 🎉](https://community.cdata.com/t/a-warm-welcome-to-the-cdata-community-site/149)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/a-warm-welcome-to-the-cdata-community-site/149 "2023-04-17T13:54:52Z")
Hello and welcome, CData enthusiasts! We are absolutely thrilled to have you here as we embark on this exciting journey together. Our team has worked tirelessly to create the CData Community Site, a platform designed to… --- ## [👋 Introduce yourself](https://community.cdata.com/t/introduce-yourself/18)
**Author:** [@Luc](https://community.cdata.com/u/Luc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/introduce-yourself/18 "2023-03-28T18:21:25Z")
Please take some time to tell us who you are – we’d love to get to know you! This can include: Your name. Job title and company/industry. Your CData experience so far (products you’re leveraging, use cases, benefits, e… --- ## [New Community Member Tips](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-community-member-tips/84)
**Author:** [@anonymous](https://community.cdata.com/u/anonymous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-community-member-tips/84 "2023-03-22T16:35:20Z")
Welcome to the CData Community! As a new member, we want you to have the best possible experience engaging with other members and accessing our resources. To help you get started, here’s a list of tips for new community … [Next page](https://community.cdata.com/c/welcome/getting-started/29.md?page=1)