From 3beefbff69aa953b60c8ae71360b3ee4fc1e6092 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kim Pohas Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:57:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] Placeholder data onboarding --- blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/dashboards/about.md | 2 ++ docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md | 2 ++ docs/get-started/quickstart.md | 4 ++- docs/get-started/sign-up.md | 2 ++ docs/manage/index.md | 2 ++ docs/send-data/index.md | 3 ++- 7 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md diff --git a/blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..626503d154 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +title: Placeholder Data Onboarding +image: https://help.sumologic.com/img/sumo-square.png +hide_table_of_contents: true +--- + +import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; + +icon + +We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging, so we’ve introduced a new feature to make your trial experience with Sumo Logic as smooth as possible. With preloaded placeholder data, you can jump right in and explore the platform without having to set up your own data first. + +Whether you're a developer, engineer, or working in DevOps or SecOps, this feature allows you to experience Sumo Logic’s value right away, helping you focus on what really matters—monitoring your activity and detecting issues before they become problems. + +## Key benefits + +* **See the value right away**. Jump in and explore how Sumo Logic works, without the hassle of setting up your own data first. This helps you quickly get a feel for the platform and decide if it’s the right fit for you. +* **Easy setup**. Preloaded placeholder data eliminates technical hurdles such as firewall configurations and security permissions, reducing your setup time and simplifying your onboarding process. +* **Guided experience**. Dive into pre-built dashboards and reports that show you how the platform works in real-world scenarios, so you can get the most out of your trial. +* **Safe exploration**. Explore the platform without exposing any sensitive data, providing you with a safe environment to fully assess Sumo Logic's features. + +By reducing technical friction during your trial, this onboarding workflow helps you quickly unlock the platform's full potential, making it easier to decide if Sumo Logic is the right fit for your needs. + +## How it works + +1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the placeholder data workflow or the custom data workflow, based on your user profile. +2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as Monitoring & Troubleshooting (M&T) or Compliance & Security (CIS). +3. **Onboarding checklist**. You will follow a guided checklist that helps you: + - Analyze sample data. + - Perform log searches. + - Invite team members to join and explore the platform with you. +4. **Seamless transition to real data**. After you complete the sample data onboarding steps, you can set up your own data ingestion while continuing to use the platform’s core features. +5. **Sample data deactivation**. The placeholder data will automatically be deactivated at the end of your trial period. + +## Limitations + +* **User profiling for selection**. Your assignment to either placeholder data or your own data workflow is determined by user profiling data from marketing. You won't be able to manually select your preferred workflow. +* **Limited availability**. At launch, the placeholder data option will only be available to select trial users based on profiling. diff --git a/docs/dashboards/about.md b/docs/dashboards/about.md index 158810b1cc..5a31f8f5ad 100644 --- a/docs/dashboards/about.md +++ b/docs/dashboards/about.md @@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ Dashboard provides the unique ability to display metrics metadata and logs dat [Template variables](filter-template-variables.md) allow you to filter dashboard data dynamically to generate new visualizations for intuitive chart creation and data scoping. + + ### Features :::tip diff --git a/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md b/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md index f590c1faf9..747d8c1863 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md +++ b/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md @@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Sumo Logic apps address these common use cases: To learn about the vendors and products that Sumo Logic integrates with, refer to the [Product List](/docs/integrations/product-list/). + + ## Certified by Sumo Logic Many of our apps are labeled with the **Certified by Sumo Logic** designation. Just look for the blue checkmark symbol: diff --git a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md index ac207db14e..49cab696d1 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md +++ b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ OpenTelemetry is our preferred collector unless you're configuring security data #### Installed and Hosted Collector 1. Log in to Sumo Logic. -1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. +1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. 1. Select **Add Collector**.
Add Collector 1. Choose from our [Hosted Collector](/docs/send-data/hosted-collectors) (web-hosted) or [Installed Collector](/docs/send-data/installed-collectors) (locally installed on your machine). @@ -118,6 +118,8 @@ Don't just learn it - master it! Get recognized as a Sumo Logic expert by comple ## More Resources + + :::sumo Need help? Contact us at the [Sumo Dojo Slack](https://sumodojo.slack.com/) or [submit a support ticket](https://support.sumologic.com/support/s). ::: diff --git a/docs/get-started/sign-up.md b/docs/get-started/sign-up.md index e11bd15fce..cbf15b4b51 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/sign-up.md +++ b/docs/get-started/sign-up.md @@ -145,6 +145,8 @@ Should you decide to cancel, you can do this through AWS Marketplace. Your subscription will be cancelled immediately. + + ## Resources * [Sumo Logic Quickstart](/docs/get-started/quickstart) diff --git a/docs/manage/index.md b/docs/manage/index.md index 85311ffd28..8bca0df1c0 100644 --- a/docs/manage/index.md +++ b/docs/manage/index.md @@ -96,3 +96,5 @@ This topic describes features and options that give you administration over acco + + diff --git a/docs/send-data/index.md b/docs/send-data/index.md index 2e29683361..81e2069a74 100644 --- a/docs/send-data/index.md +++ b/docs/send-data/index.md @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ keywords: import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; + + Learn how to send data to Sumo Logic and get started with our observability and security solutions. In this section, we'll introduce the following concepts: :::tip Designing your Deployment @@ -17,7 +19,6 @@ Learn how to send data to Sumo Logic and get started with our observability and * [How to use the Collection UI](/docs/send-data/collection) ::: -
From 3b571f33c3daebcd354963fa744a5acb9ebb2415 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Pipkin Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:08:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] Change release note date --- blog-service/{2024-10-20-manage.md => 2024-11-06-manage.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename blog-service/{2024-10-20-manage.md => 2024-11-06-manage.md} (100%) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-06-manage.md similarity index 100% rename from blog-service/2024-10-20-manage.md rename to blog-service/2024-11-06-manage.md From e8aba21231a5a11ffab4fb471db422f27331a4b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Kim (Sumo Logic)" <56411016+kimsauce@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:14:45 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] Rename 2024-11-06-manage.md to 2024-11-12-manage.md --- blog-service/{2024-11-06-manage.md => 2024-11-12-manage.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename blog-service/{2024-11-06-manage.md => 2024-11-12-manage.md} (100%) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-11-06-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md similarity index 100% rename from blog-service/2024-11-06-manage.md rename to blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md From 535fd4f01f7636806719df07544c09febcf7a5ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Kim (Sumo Logic)" <56411016+kimsauce@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:52:07 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] Update docs/get-started/quickstart.md --- docs/get-started/quickstart.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md index 49cab696d1..cde15ffa41 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md +++ b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ OpenTelemetry is our preferred collector unless you're configuring security data #### Installed and Hosted Collector 1. Log in to Sumo Logic. -1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. +1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. 1. Select **Add Collector**.
Add Collector 1. Choose from our [Hosted Collector](/docs/send-data/hosted-collectors) (web-hosted) or [Installed Collector](/docs/send-data/installed-collectors) (locally installed on your machine). From 9bccdb1dfc7bda36f85c5893e4504a6f8d71a34c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kim Pohas Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:26:22 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] more edits --- blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md | 33 +++++++-------------------- docs/dashboards/about.md | 2 -- docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md | 2 -- docs/get-started/quickstart.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++-- docs/get-started/sign-up.md | 6 ++++- docs/manage/index.md | 2 -- docs/send-data/index.md | 2 -- 7 files changed, 40 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md index 626503d154..5fcc5b76be 100644 --- a/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md +++ b/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Placeholder Data Onboarding +title: Kickstart Data Onboarding image: https://help.sumologic.com/img/sumo-square.png hide_table_of_contents: true --- @@ -8,31 +8,14 @@ import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; icon -We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging, so we’ve introduced a new feature to make your trial experience with Sumo Logic as smooth as possible. With preloaded placeholder data, you can jump right in and explore the platform without having to set up your own data first. +We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging. That’s why preloaded placeholder data is now available to streamline your trial experience with Sumo Logic. With sample data, you can jump right in, explore dashboards, and understand Sumo Logic's value without initial setup. -Whether you're a developer, engineer, or working in DevOps or SecOps, this feature allows you to experience Sumo Logic’s value right away, helping you focus on what really matters—monitoring your activity and detecting issues before they become problems. +### Key benefits -## Key benefits +* **Immediate insights**. Begin with sample data and dashboards to experience Sumo Logic’s capabilities right away. +* **Quick setup**. Avoid firewall configurations and security permissions to jumpstart your journey. +* **Guided trial**. Utilize pre-built dashboards and reports to explore real-world scenarios safely and securely. -* **See the value right away**. Jump in and explore how Sumo Logic works, without the hassle of setting up your own data first. This helps you quickly get a feel for the platform and decide if it’s the right fit for you. -* **Easy setup**. Preloaded placeholder data eliminates technical hurdles such as firewall configurations and security permissions, reducing your setup time and simplifying your onboarding process. -* **Guided experience**. Dive into pre-built dashboards and reports that show you how the platform works in real-world scenarios, so you can get the most out of your trial. -* **Safe exploration**. Explore the platform without exposing any sensitive data, providing you with a safe environment to fully assess Sumo Logic's features. +Explore how preloaded placeholder data simplifies your onboarding experience and helps you focus on monitoring and troubleshooting tasks. -By reducing technical friction during your trial, this onboarding workflow helps you quickly unlock the platform's full potential, making it easier to decide if Sumo Logic is the right fit for your needs. - -## How it works - -1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the placeholder data workflow or the custom data workflow, based on your user profile. -2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as Monitoring & Troubleshooting (M&T) or Compliance & Security (CIS). -3. **Onboarding checklist**. You will follow a guided checklist that helps you: - - Analyze sample data. - - Perform log searches. - - Invite team members to join and explore the platform with you. -4. **Seamless transition to real data**. After you complete the sample data onboarding steps, you can set up your own data ingestion while continuing to use the platform’s core features. -5. **Sample data deactivation**. The placeholder data will automatically be deactivated at the end of your trial period. - -## Limitations - -* **User profiling for selection**. Your assignment to either placeholder data or your own data workflow is determined by user profiling data from marketing. You won't be able to manually select your preferred workflow. -* **Limited availability**. At launch, the placeholder data option will only be available to select trial users based on profiling. +For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart). diff --git a/docs/dashboards/about.md b/docs/dashboards/about.md index 76629f3a2c..a3b334a73f 100644 --- a/docs/dashboards/about.md +++ b/docs/dashboards/about.md @@ -19,8 +19,6 @@ Dashboard provides the unique ability to display metrics metadata and logs dat [Template variables](filter-template-variables.md) allow you to filter dashboard data dynamically to generate new visualizations for intuitive chart creation and data scoping. - - ### Features :::tip diff --git a/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md b/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md index e2360fec3a..7b70e09405 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md +++ b/docs/get-started/apps-integrations.md @@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ Sumo Logic apps address these common use cases: To learn about the vendors and products that Sumo Logic integrates with, refer to the [Product List](/docs/integrations/product-list/). - - ## Certified by Sumo Logic Many of our apps are labeled with the **Certified by Sumo Logic** designation. Just look for the blue checkmark symbol: diff --git a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md index 49cab696d1..1056fcfead 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md +++ b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md @@ -25,6 +25,33 @@ What you'll learn: You'll need a Sumo Logic account. Sign up for a free trial [here](/docs/get-started/sign-up). +## Getting started with kickstart data in your trial + +With your [trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded kickstart placeholder data, letting you explore Sumo Logic without setting up your own data. This feature helps you experience the platform’s value immediately, bypassing setup barriers like firewall and security configurations. + +### Key benefits + +* **Immediate insights**. Explore Sumo Logic right away, without initial data setup, to quickly see its value and decide if it’s a fit for you. +* **Quick setup**. Placeholder data removes technical hurdles, making onboarding faster and easier. +* **Guided experience**. Access pre-built dashboards and reports that demonstrate real-world scenarios, helping you make the most of your trial. +* **Safe exploration**. Evaluate our platform in a secure environment with no exposure of sensitive data. + +### How it works + +1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the placeholder data workflow or the custom data workflow, based on your user profile. +2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as Monitoring & Troubleshooting (M&T) or Compliance & Security (CIS). +3. **Onboarding checklist**. You will follow a guided checklist that helps you: + * Analyze sample data. + * Perform log searches. + * Invite team members to join and explore the platform with you. +4. **Seamless transition to real data**. After you complete the sample data onboarding steps, you can set up your own data ingestion while continuing to use the platform’s core features. +5. **Sample data deactivation**. The placeholder data will automatically be deactivated at the end of your trial period. + +:::warning limitations +* User profiling for selection. Your assignment to either placeholder data or your own data workflow is determined by user profiling data from marketing. You won't be able to manually select your preferred workflow. +* Limited availability. At launch, the placeholder data option will only be available to select trial users based on profiling. +::: + ## Step 1: Get your data into Sumo The journey of 10,000 logs begins with a single collector. Your data analytics journey starts by sending your data to Sumo. @@ -118,8 +145,6 @@ Don't just learn it - master it! Get recognized as a Sumo Logic expert by comple ## More Resources - - :::sumo Need help? Contact us at the [Sumo Dojo Slack](https://sumodojo.slack.com/) or [submit a support ticket](https://support.sumologic.com/support/s). ::: diff --git a/docs/get-started/sign-up.md b/docs/get-started/sign-up.md index cbf15b4b51..f59ac081b6 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/sign-up.md +++ b/docs/get-started/sign-up.md @@ -145,7 +145,11 @@ Should you decide to cancel, you can do this through AWS Marketplace. Your subscription will be cancelled immediately. - +## Discover Sumo Logic with preloaded data + +To help you get started quickly, preloaded placeholder data is available for trial users. This feature lets you jump in and explore Sumo Logic right away, with sample dashboards and data tailored to your needs. + +For more information on maximizing this feature, check out our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart). ## Resources diff --git a/docs/manage/index.md b/docs/manage/index.md index 8bca0df1c0..85311ffd28 100644 --- a/docs/manage/index.md +++ b/docs/manage/index.md @@ -96,5 +96,3 @@ This topic describes features and options that give you administration over acco
- - diff --git a/docs/send-data/index.md b/docs/send-data/index.md index 81e2069a74..193c42901a 100644 --- a/docs/send-data/index.md +++ b/docs/send-data/index.md @@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ keywords: import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; - - Learn how to send data to Sumo Logic and get started with our observability and security solutions. In this section, we'll introduce the following concepts: :::tip Designing your Deployment From e0d20a274e232ff338528b1b4a6f4c5f6fe1c00d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kim Pohas Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:32:33 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] edits --- blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md | 2 +- docs/send-data/index.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md index 5fcc5b76be..81e6990e6c 100644 --- a/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md +++ b/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md @@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging. That’s why pre Explore how preloaded placeholder data simplifies your onboarding experience and helps you focus on monitoring and troubleshooting tasks. -For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart). +For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart/#getting-started-with-kickstart-data-in-your-trial). diff --git a/docs/send-data/index.md b/docs/send-data/index.md index 193c42901a..2e29683361 100644 --- a/docs/send-data/index.md +++ b/docs/send-data/index.md @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ Learn how to send data to Sumo Logic and get started with our observability and * [How to use the Collection UI](/docs/send-data/collection) ::: +
From c4e24b0bd221836acad36e81a01f9e7881974fc4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Kim (Sumo Logic)" <56411016+kimsauce@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:57:08 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] Update docs/get-started/quickstart.md --- docs/get-started/quickstart.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md index 1cf0f26db1..e780b88e79 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md +++ b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ With your [trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded kickstart ### How it works 1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the placeholder data workflow or the custom data workflow, based on your user profile. -2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as Monitoring & Troubleshooting (M&T) or Compliance & Security (CIS). +2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as monitoring, troubleshooting, or security. 3. **Onboarding checklist**. You will follow a guided checklist that helps you: * Analyze sample data. * Perform log searches. From cd3d35ab50bafc09313bb6e3b929712be68906f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Kim (Sumo Logic)" <56411016+kimsauce@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:34:29 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] Rename 2024-11-12-manage.md to 2024-11-13-manage.md --- blog-service/{2024-11-12-manage.md => 2024-11-13-manage.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename blog-service/{2024-11-12-manage.md => 2024-11-13-manage.md} (100%) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md similarity index 100% rename from blog-service/2024-11-12-manage.md rename to blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md From 9cbb1947f28474a37c23b6dba14557bf2188d81b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kim Pohas Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:02:26 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] more edits based on PLG notice --- blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md | 13 ++++++------- docs/get-started/quickstart.md | 17 ++++++++++------- 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md b/blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md index 81e6990e6c..8d84adcaa7 100644 --- a/blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md +++ b/blog-service/2024-11-13-manage.md @@ -8,14 +8,13 @@ import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; icon -We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging. That’s why preloaded placeholder data is now available to streamline your trial experience with Sumo Logic. With sample data, you can jump right in, explore dashboards, and understand Sumo Logic's value without initial setup. +We know that getting started with new tools can be challenging. To simplify your onboarding, we’ve introduced Kickstart Data with preloaded sample data and prebuilt dashboards designed to streamline your trial experience with Sumo Logic. With this sample data, you can jump right in, explore dashboards, and understand Sumo Logic's value without needing to set up your own data first. ### Key benefits -* **Immediate insights**. Begin with sample data and dashboards to experience Sumo Logic’s capabilities right away. -* **Quick setup**. Avoid firewall configurations and security permissions to jumpstart your journey. -* **Guided trial**. Utilize pre-built dashboards and reports to explore real-world scenarios safely and securely. +* **Immediate insights**. Begin with sample data and dashboards to experience Sumo Logic’s capabilities instantly. +* **Quick setup**. No need to configure firewall settings or security permissions—get started right away. +* **Guided trial**. Pre-built dashboards and reports demonstrate real-world scenarios, allowig secure and insightful exploration. +* **Easy transition**. Start ingesting your own data anytime. Kickstart deactivated at the trial’s end. -Explore how preloaded placeholder data simplifies your onboarding experience and helps you focus on monitoring and troubleshooting tasks. - -For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart/#getting-started-with-kickstart-data-in-your-trial). +See how Kickstart Data can simplify your onboarding, helping you focus on monitoring and troubleshooting. For more details, visit our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart/#getting-started-with-kickstart-data-in-your-trial). diff --git a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md index e780b88e79..3f9e3970dc 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/quickstart.md +++ b/docs/get-started/quickstart.md @@ -27,25 +27,28 @@ You'll need a Sumo Logic account. Sign up for a free trial [here](/docs/get-star ## Getting started with kickstart data in your trial -With your [trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded kickstart placeholder data, letting you explore Sumo Logic without setting up your own data. This feature helps you experience the platform’s value immediately, bypassing setup barriers like firewall and security configurations. +With your [trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded placeholder Kickstart Data to explore Sumo Logic instantly without setting up your own data. This feature helps trial users see immediate value and bypass setup barriers like firewall and security configurations. ### Key benefits * **Immediate insights**. Explore Sumo Logic right away, without initial data setup, to quickly see its value and decide if it’s a fit for you. -* **Quick setup**. Placeholder data removes technical hurdles, making onboarding faster and easier. +* **Quick setup**. Kickstart Data removes technical hurdles, making onboarding faster and easier. * **Guided experience**. Access pre-built dashboards and reports that demonstrate real-world scenarios, helping you make the most of your trial. * **Safe exploration**. Evaluate our platform in a secure environment with no exposure of sensitive data. ### How it works -1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the placeholder data workflow or the custom data workflow, based on your user profile. -2. **Preloaded sample data**. If you are assigned the placeholder data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your use cases, such as monitoring, troubleshooting, or security. +1. **User assignment**. When you start your trial, you will be automatically assigned to either the Kickstart Data workflow or a custom data workflow, based on your user profile. +2. **Sample dashboards**. If you are assigned the Kickstart Data option, sample data will be preloaded into the platform, along with dashboards and log searches tailored to your monitoring and troubleshooting use cases. + * **Application reliability**. Metrics like Homepage Load Time, Checkout Errors, and Internal Server Orders. + * **Business KPIs**. Revenue Trends, Promo Performance, and Customer Feedback Metrics. 3. **Onboarding checklist**. You will follow a guided checklist that helps you: * Analyze sample data. * Perform log searches. * Invite team members to join and explore the platform with you. -4. **Seamless transition to real data**. After you complete the sample data onboarding steps, you can set up your own data ingestion while continuing to use the platform’s core features. -5. **Sample data deactivation**. The placeholder data will automatically be deactivated at the end of your trial period. +4. **Seamless transition to real data**. After you complete the sample data onboarding steps, you can set up your own data ingestion while continuing to use the platform’s core features. When your trial ends, Kickstart Data is deactivated automatically. + +You can skip Kickstart Data anytime and begin ingesting your own data. :::warning limitations * User profiling for selection. Your assignment to either placeholder data or your own data workflow is determined by user profiling data from marketing. You won't be able to manually select your preferred workflow. @@ -76,7 +79,7 @@ OpenTelemetry is our preferred collector unless you're configuring security data #### Installed and Hosted Collector 1. Log in to Sumo Logic. -1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. +1. [**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
[**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the top menu select **Configuration**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**. 1. Select **Add Collector**.
Add Collector 1. Choose from our [Hosted Collector](/docs/send-data/hosted-collectors) (web-hosted) or [Installed Collector](/docs/send-data/installed-collectors) (locally installed on your machine).