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* [DOCS] Updates content in Introduction

* Update docs/user/introduction.asciidoc

Co-authored-by: Kaarina Tungseth <kaarina.tungseth@elastic.co>

* Update docs/user/introduction.asciidoc

Co-authored-by: Kaarina Tungseth <kaarina.tungseth@elastic.co>

Co-authored-by: Kaarina Tungseth <kaarina.tungseth@elastic.co>

Co-authored-by: Kaarina Tungseth <kaarina.tungseth@elastic.co>
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<titleabbrev>What is Kibana?</titleabbrev>
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**_Explore and visualize your data and manage all things Elastic Stack._**
**_Visualize and analyze your data and manage all things Elastic Stack._**

Whether you’re a user or admin, {kib} makes your data actionable by providing
Whether you’re an analyst or an admin, {kib} makes your data actionable by providing
three key functions. Kibana is:

* **An open-source analytics and visualization platform.**
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[float]
[[get-data-into-kibana]]
=== Getting data into {kib}
=== Add data

{kib} is designed to use {es} as a data source. Think of Elasticsearch as the engine that stores
and processes the data, with {kib} sitting on top.

From the home page, {kib} provides these options for getting data in:
From the home page, {kib} provides these options for adding data:

* Import data using the
https://www.elastic.co/blog/importing-csv-and-log-data-into-elasticsearch-with-file-data-visualizer[File Data visualizer].
* Set up a data flow to Elasticsearch using our built-in tutorials.
(If a tutorial doesn’t exist for your data, go to the
If a tutorial doesn’t exist for your data, go to the
{beats-ref}/beats-reference.html[Beats overview] to learn about other data shippers
in the {beats} family.)
in the {beats} family.
* <<add-sample-data, Add a sample data set>> and take {kib} for a test drive without loading data yourself.
* Import static data using the
https://www.elastic.co/blog/importing-csv-and-log-data-into-elasticsearch-with-file-data-visualizer[file upload feature].
* Index your data into Elasticsearch with {ref}/getting-started-index.html[REST APIs]
or https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/client/index.html[client libraries].
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{kib} uses an
<<index-patterns, index pattern>> to tell it which {es} indices to explore.
If you add sample data or run a built-in tutorial, you get an index pattern for free,
If you add upload a file, run a built-in tutorial, or add sample data, you get an index pattern for free,
and are good to start exploring. If you load your own data, you can create
an index pattern in <<management, Management>>.
an index pattern in <<management, Stack Management>>.

[float]
[[explore-and-query]]
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{kib} also offers these visualization features:

* <<visualize, Visualize>> allows you to display your data in
line charts, bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, and tables
(just to name a few). It's also home to Lens, the drag-and-drop interface.
charts, graphs, and tables
(just to name a few). It's also home to Lens.
Visualize supports the ability to add interactive
controls to your dashboard, and filter dashboard content in real time.
controls to your dashboard, filter dashboard content in real time, and add your own images and logos for your brand.

* <<canvas, Canvas>> gives you the ability to present your data in a
visually compelling, pixel-perfect report. Give your data the “wow” factor
needed to impress your CEO or to captivate people with a big-screen display.
needed to impress your CEO or to captivate coworkers with a big-screen display.

* <<maps, Maps>> enables you to ask (and answer) meaningful
questions of your location-based data. Maps supports multiple
layers and data sources, mapping of individual geo points and shapes,
and dynamic client-side styling.

* <<TSVB, TSVB>> allows you to combine
an infinite number of aggregations to display complex data in a meaningful way.
an infinite number of aggregations to display complex data.
With TSVB, you can analyze multiple index patterns and customize
every aspect of your visualization. Choose your own date format and color
gradients, and easily switch your data view between time series, metric,
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[[manage-all-things-stack]]
=== Manage all things Elastic Stack

<<management, Management>> provides guided processes for managing all
<<management, Stack Management>> provides guided processes for managing all
things Elastic Stack &mdash; indices, clusters, licenses, UI settings, index patterns,
and more. Want to update your {es} indices? Set user roles and privileges?
Turn on dark mode? Kibana has UIs for all that.
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infrastructure required.

Our <<tutorial-build-dashboard, Getting Started>> and in-product guidance can
help you get up and running, faster. Use our Help menu if you have questions or feedback.
help you get up and running, faster. Click the help icon image:images/intro-help-icon.png[]
in the top navigation bar for help with questions or to provide feedback.

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