Collecting data

Collecting data#

Data collection is the foundation of any successful data analytics workflow. This section guides you through the essential processes and tools for gathering data efficiently and reliably from your various data sources.

Why data collection matters#

Proper data collection delivers accurate, timely, and complete information for your analytics. With Adverity’s data collection capabilities, you can:

  • Automate data gathering from multiple data sources

  • Maintain data consistency

  • Scale your operations

  • Control your data pipeline

Core concepts#

What is a datastream?

A datastream is how you collect data from a data source in Adverity. It defines what data to collect, the time period for collection, and how often to collect data.

What is a data extract?

A data extract is a file that contains the data collected during a fetch.

What is a Bundle?

A Bundle is a connector that combines data extracts from multiple datastreams into a single data extract.

First steps#

Inside this guide#

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