Getting Started

Welcome to Machbase! This section will help you get up and running quickly.

What is Machbase?

Machbase is a high-performance time-series database designed to handle massive amounts of sensor data, IoT device data, and application logs at exceptional speeds.

Key Capabilities:

• Store millions of records per second
• Query billions of records in real-time
• Compress data up to 100x
• Run on edge devices, servers, or clusters

Who Should Use Machbase?

Machbase is ideal for:

• IoT Applications: Collecting data from thousands of sensors
• Industrial Monitoring: Manufacturing equipment, PLCs, SCADA systems
• Application Logging: High-volume application and system logs
• Real-time Analytics: Financial data, network monitoring, user behavior

Quick Start Path

Follow these steps to start using Machbase:

1. Quick Start - Install and run your first query in 5 minutes
2. Installation Guide - Detailed installation instructions
3. First Steps with machsql - Learn the command-line interface
4. Basic Concepts - Understand core concepts

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this section, you’ll be able to:

• Install Machbase on your system
• Connect to the database
• Create your first table
• Insert and query data
• Understand the different table types

Ready to begin? Start with the Quick Start guide!