> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/overview.md).

# Overview

DataOS is a platform for building, governing, and consuming trusted **Data Products**. This documentation teaches you to build, govern, and consume Data Products on your existing warehouse, Lakehouse, or catalog. Learn the concepts, workflows, roles, and technical references for each stage.

Start here. Choose the path that matches what you want to do. Or ask AI:

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## New to DataOS?

Start with core concepts, a Data Product journey, and guidance for building, governing, and consuming Data Products.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>DataOS Philosophy</strong><br>Explore DataOS design principles.</td><td><a href="/pages/df1576d882886af4254808ec3b4a1e2580e033f4">/pages/df1576d882886af4254808ec3b4a1e2580e033f4</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Product Journey</strong><br>Follow the product journey.</td><td><a href="/pages/9c56db17a79b2a78ee720e72b738bc9076b8eac0">/pages/9c56db17a79b2a78ee720e72b738bc9076b8eac0</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Build journey</strong><br>Build your Data Product.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/build">https://v2.dataos.info/build</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Consume journey</strong><br>Consume trusted Data Products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume">https://v2.dataos.info/consume</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Find your role

Find guidance for the role you perform, from Data Plane setup to governed consumption.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>DataOS Operator</strong><br>Operate the Data Plane.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/operate/dataos-operator">https://v2.dataos.info/operate/dataos-operator</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tenant Admin</strong><br>Manage your DataOS Tenant.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/operate/tenant-admin">https://v2.dataos.info/operate/tenant-admin</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Admin</strong><br>Govern Lakehouse data assets.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-admin">https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-admin</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Product Developer</strong><br>Build and operate products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-developer/data-product-developer">https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-developer/data-product-developer</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Product Consumer</strong><br>Use trusted Data Products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-consumer/data-product-consumer">https://v2.dataos.info/operate/data-consumer/data-product-consumer</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Start building

Learn to extract, load, and productize data into a governed Data Product.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Before you begin</strong><br>Prepare your build environment.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/build/get-started/prerequisites">https://v2.dataos.info/build/get-started/prerequisites</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Understand</strong><br>Inspect your source data.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/build/understand">https://v2.dataos.info/build/understand</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Move</strong><br>Move your raw data.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/build/move">https://v2.dataos.info/build/move</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Productize</strong><br>Create governed Data Products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/build/productize">https://v2.dataos.info/build/productize</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Start consuming

Learn to discover, evaluate, and activate a Data Product through BI tools, APIs, database clients, or AI agents.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Before you begin</strong><br>Prepare to consume products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume/before-you-begin">https://v2.dataos.info/consume/before-you-begin</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Discover</strong><br>Discover trusted Data Products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume/discover">https://v2.dataos.info/consume/discover</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Evaluate</strong><br>Verify product trust signals.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume/evaluate">https://v2.dataos.info/consume/evaluate</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Activate</strong><br>Connect your consumption tools.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume/activate">https://v2.dataos.info/consume/activate</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Connect an MCP client</strong><br>Connect your AI client.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/consume/consume-with-ai/connect-a-client">https://v2.dataos.info/consume/consume-with-ai/connect-a-client</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## References

Find technical manuals, resource specifications, interface references, and core terms.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Engines</strong><br>Configure Data Product engines.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/references/engine-guide">https://v2.dataos.info/references/engine-guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resources</strong><br>Reference DataOS resources.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/references/resources">https://v2.dataos.info/references/resources</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Interfaces</strong><br>Connect to Data Products.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/references/interfaces">https://v2.dataos.info/references/interfaces</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Glossary</strong><br>Look up DataOS terms.</td><td><a href="https://v2.dataos.info/references/glossary">https://v2.dataos.info/references/glossary</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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