Getting Started with CF.Cumulus
Ready to dive in and get going? Let's get you started.
There are two approaches for getting started with CF.Cumulus. Either you can go it alone or we can give you a helping hand.
Do It Yourself
We love self starters, so for the Do It Yourself route we've publish content in our members area to get you up and running. The content here will continue to evolve alongside the product. However, it will always be based on the latest publicly available codebase. This route requires a certain level of technical competency but we're always here to help if you need us. This route is recommended for exploring and testing out the framework.
Do It With Us
Alternatively, you can Do It With Us. Through this route we can provide tailored help and support to guide you through deployment and usage. You get access to a detailed knowledgebase and design collateral, access to features not yet in the public codebase and enduring product support should you require it. This approach rapidly accelerates getting started and ensures you get the most value from the framework. This route is recommended for production projects.
Do It Yourself vs Do It With Us
The table below outlines the features of each approach. Whichever path you choose, we're always here to help if you need us.
Feature | Do It Yourself | Do It With Us |
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Free access to CF.Cumulus (Ingest, Transform, Control) | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to the open-source GitHub Repo | ✓ | ✓ |
CF members deployment guide | ✓ | ✓ |
CF members setup how-to videos | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to the product roadmap | ✓ | ✓ |
Implementation support | ✓ | |
Product support | ✓ | |
Detailed knowledge base access | ✓ | |
Pre-created architecture diagrams | ✓ | |
Templated high level designs | ✓ | |
Metadata how to guides | ✓ | |
Troubleshooting guides | ✓ | |
Direct influence over the product roadmap | ✓ | |
Access to early release features | ✓ | |
Deep-Dive CF.Cumulus Training Workshops | ✓ | |
Premium module access (Govern, Monitor, Intelligence, etc.) | ✓ | |
Service desk support | ✓ | |
Feature technical guidance | ✓ |
Where to Start
Whether you want to go it alone, or with support from us, a great place to start is with a demo. Our product team love to show off what they've built. Book in a demo below and we'll show you what the fuss is all about, answer any questions and help you get started.
Do It Yourself
To get started on your own:
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Sign up as a CF Member (It's free)
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Head over to the members only CF.Cumulus Deployment Guide page
Do It With Us
To get started with help from us:
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Consider what level of support you would like. Details of our standard engagement tiers are available here
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If you know what you want and simply want a quote, complete our Engagement Questionnaire
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Alternatively, Book some time with our team and we can discuss the best way forward for you
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Either way, we'll work with you on an appropriate level of help & support and guide you through deployment, configuration & usage of the framework
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