> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guardware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guardware.com/getting-started/welcome.md).

# Welcome

If you are new to GuardWare, we recommend getting familiar with the platform before starting the installation. GuardWare consists of a central server and three major products, DISCOVER, INSIGHT, and PROTECT, that work together to help you discover, monitor, and protect data across your organisation.

Once you understand the basics, you can proceed with the installation.

#### Recommended setup path

Follow these steps to get started with GuardWare:

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### **Watch the video guides**

Learn about GuardWare, its products, and how they operate. This gives you the context you need before setting up the system. You can watch the video guides [here](/training-centre/self-paced-video-training/server-and-agent-installation-video-guides.md).
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### **Install the GuardWare Server**

The GuardWare Server provides the central Management Console for managing GuardWare products. Follow the guide below to install the server.

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### Whitelist Components

Review and whitelist components required by your product:

* [**Whitelist DISCOVER**](/getting-started/install-discover-agent/whitelist-discover.md)
* [**Whitelist INSIGHT**](/getting-started/install-insight-agent/whitelist-insight.md)
* [**Whitelist PROTECT**](/getting-started/install-protect-agent/whitelist-protect.md)
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### Set Up and Install Agents

* **DISCOVER:** [**Download DISCOVER Agent**](/getting-started/install-discover-agent/download-discover-agent.md), then [**install DISCOVER Agent**](/getting-started/install-discover-agent/install-discover-agent.md).
* **INSIGHT:** [**Download INSIGHT Agent**](/getting-started/install-insight-agent/download-insight-agent.md), then [**install INSIGHT Agent**](/getting-started/install-insight-agent/install-insight-agent.md).
* **PROTECT:** [**Download PROTECT Agent**](/getting-started/install-protect-agent/download-protect-agent.md), then [**install PROTECT Agent**](/getting-started/install-protect-agent/install-protect-agent.md).
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### Follow the Quick Start Guides Below

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### Quick Start Guides

After installing the server, choose the product you want to configure.

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## Are you a GuardWare partner?

If you are a **GuardWare partner**, use the guide below to learn more about the partner portal. The quick start guide covers the key concepts, workflows, and configuration steps you will need when deploying GuardWare.

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