Getting started with the app

This guide helps you set up access and begin using Explorer for DataHub effectively. Follow these steps to connect to your data and start exploring analytical capabilities.

User Applications setup

Access Explorer for DataHub through the Navixy User Applications feature for seamless authentication and appropriate access to your organization's PTL instance.

Only Account Owners can create user applications. For detailed setup instructions, see User applications.

Setup process:

1. Navigate to User Applications in your Navixy platform.

2. Follow the User Applications documentation to configure the new application and use these specific settings:

   1. App URL: https://analytics.datahub.navixy.com/

   2. Show as: Select Embedded

   3. GET parameters: Enable Session key for authentication The application automatically inherits your session credentials.

3. Save your new application.

Once configured, the application appears immediately in your platform sidebar and automatically inherits your session credentials for access to your PTL instance.

Multiple users can share access to the same DataHub instance for collaborative analysis.

Once the configuration is finalized, you can proceed to explore the application interface.

Interface navigation

After a successful connection, you'll see the main Explorer for DataHub interface with your connection details displayed prominently. The interface is organized into distinct areas that support different analytical workflows.

The Information about DataHub panel displays your connection details, while four main functional areas provide access to different analytical capabilities:

1. Information about DataHub panel: Displays database connection details, credentials, and instance status for reference during analysis sessions

2. Explore Your DataHub: Contains custom analysis tools including Schema & SQL editor for direct database queries and File Explorer for data management tasks

3. Realtime Dashboards: Provides pre-built monitoring interfaces for immediate operational insights without requiring technical configuration

4. Historical Data Reports: Offers time-based analysis tools with configurable periods for trend identification and strategic planning

5. System: Houses monitoring and configuration controls including System Health Status indicators and PTL Configuration management tools

With the interface layout understood, you can now begin your initial setup verification.

First login checklist

Try these steps to ensure that your Explorer for DataHub environment is properly configured and ready for analytical work:

1. Verify connection: Check System Health Status for database and streaming indicators

2. Check data availability: Confirm your PTL instance has completed initial data loading

3. Test basic functionality: Open any dashboard to verify data displays correctly

Getting immediate value

Following these practices will help you achieve productive results from your first analytical sessions:

• View live operations: Open any Realtime Dashboard to see your fleet status instantly

• Focus your analysis: Use time filters when exploring historical data

• Verify system performance: Check System Health Status before starting analysis sessions

• Work with your team: Share insights using collaborative access to the same instance

Where to go next

Based on your specific analytical needs, choose the appropriate section to continue your Explorer for DataHub journey:

For immediate operational needs: Start with Real-time Dashboards for live fleet monitoring

For trend analysis: Explore Historical Reports for pattern identification

For specialized analysis: Use Custom Analysis & SQL Configurator when standard reports don't meet your requirements