.. _orchestra-quickstart:

Quick Start Guide
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This guide provides a checklist to help you quickly get started with Orchestra.  
Follow these steps to set up your account, connect a device, and begin monitoring.

Step 1: Account Creation
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:ref:`buying-orchestra-flow` 

You'll need an account to access any platform features.  Find the guide on how to create an account and set up your initial tenant. Create a CTHINGS.CO ONE account and purchase an Orchestra subscription. This also creates your first tenant (your workspace).



Step 2: Device Onboarding
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:ref:`add-device`

Learn how to connect your first device(s) to the Orchestra platform.  This is crucial for beginning to collect data and manage your devices. Install the Orchestra Daemon (``orchestrad``) on your device and register it with your CTHINGS.CO ONE account.


Step 3: Organize Your Devices with Fleets (Optional)
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:ref:`fleets`

Fleets provide a way to group similar devices for easier management, especially useful if you plan to deploy the same applications or configurations to multiple devices at once. This step is optional for initial setup but recommended as you add more devices to Orchestra.

Step 4: Deploy a "Hello World" Application (Optional)
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:ref:`hello-world-gui`

This optional step provides a practical example of application deployment using Orchestra's Containerized Application Lifecycle Management (CALM) feature. It demonstrates how to deploy a simple "Hello World" application to your devices, giving you a hands-on understanding of CALM's capabilities.  This is a great way to familiarize yourself with application deployment and management within Orchestra.

Next Steps and Further Exploration
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After completing the initial setup, you can delve deeper into Orchestra's features:

* **User Management:** Learn how to invite new users and manage their permissions (:ref:`invite-user`).
* **Device Management:** Explore the core functionalities of Orchestra Manager, such as monitoring device performance, accessing devices remotely, and managing application lifecycles (:ref:`base-functionality`).
* **CALM (Containerized Application Lifecycle Management):** Gain a more in-depth understanding of CALM and its capabilities for deploying and managing containerized applications on your devices (:ref:`calm-overview`).  
* **Wirepas Application:** Consider trying the Wirepas application deployment tutorial for a more complex example (:ref:`wirepas-tutorial-gui`).
* **Orchestra Command Line Interface:**  Explore possibilities of ocli (:ref:`ocli-overview`).

We recommend exploring these resources to maximize the benefits of using Orchestra for your device management needs.  If you have any questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at support@cthings.co.