docs/getting-started/intro.mdx

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    "description": "Apache Doris getting started guide - quick start, installation, deployment, and more"
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# Apache Doris Getting Started

Welcome to Apache Doris! This guide helps you find the right resources for your needs.

## I am new to Apache Doris

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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Introduction to Apache Doris"
    description="Learn about the architecture, core features, and technical highlights of Apache Doris"
    link="what-is-apache-doris"
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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Quick Start"
    description="Get Apache Doris up and running in minutes"
    link="quick-start"
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<GettingStartedCard
    title="POC Preparation Guide"
    description="Learn about hardware preparation and environment configuration recommendations before a POC"
    link="before-you-start-the-poc"
/>
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## I am migrating from another technology

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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Alternative to ClickHouse"
    description="Learn how Apache Doris compares to and replaces ClickHouse"
    link="/why-doris/compare#clickhouse"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Alternative to Elasticsearch"
    description="Learn how Apache Doris serves as an alternative to Elasticsearch"
    link="/why-doris/compare#elastic"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Alternative to Trino"
    description="Learn how Apache Doris replaces or works together with Trino"
    link="/why-doris/compare#trino"
/>
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## I want to deploy Apache Doris

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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Installation and Deployment"
    description="Choose the deployment method that fits your environment"
    link="../install/intro"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Kubernetes Deployment"
    description="Deploy on Kubernetes using Doris Operator"
    link="../install/deploy-on-kubernetes/intro"
/>
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## I want to explore further

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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Use Cases"
    description="Learn about real-world use cases and success stories"
    link="/why-doris/users"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Benchmarks"
    description="View performance benchmark results"
    link="/why-doris/benchmarks"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Architecture and Concepts"
    description="Dive into how Doris works internally"
    link="../features-architecture/intro"
/>
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