Data Source Explorer

Get Started with DSE

Explore. Connect. Understand. Act.

Start with Data Source Explorer in minutes. Install DSE, activate your license, connect your first data source, and begin exploring your information securely.

Getting started

From installation to your first insight

Use this simple sequence to move from a new DSE installation to a working data connection and interactive exploration.

1

Install DSE

Download the edition you need and run the DSE installer on your Windows computer.

2

Activate your license

Enter or obtain your DSE license and complete activation before using protected features.

3

Create your first workspace

Create a workspace to organize connections, discovery, queries, and analysis.

4

Connect your first data source

Choose a supported connector, enter connection information, and test connectivity.

5

Browse schemas and data

Explore databases, schemas, tables, metadata, documents, and supported enterprise sources.

6

Use AI Advisor

If your edition includes AI Advisor, use local AI assistance to understand metadata and data structures.

7

Access interactive Help

Use multilingual help, guides, narrated assistance, and contextual learning directly from DSE.

Connectivity

Supported Data Sources

DSE brings traditional databases, enterprise platforms, cloud services, and mainframe sources into one exploration experience.

Databases

SQL Server Oracle MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL

Enterprise & Cloud

SharePoint ServiceNow SAP SAS Viya

Mainframe

CICS VSAM IMS
...and more connectors as DSE evolves.