Frequentry Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Fyrefuse. Whether you’re looking for information on features or troubleshooting, we’re here to help you maximize your experience!

General Questions

What is Fyrefuse?

Fyrefuse is a dynamic data processing and exploration platform designed to streamline your data workflows, empowering you to extract insights and make informed decisions efficiently. At the core of Fyrefuse lies our pipeline designer, a powerful tool that enables you to manipulate and combine multiple datasets simultaneously. With our user-friendly interface, data transformation tasks become effortless. No-code tools leverage SQL functions and Python scripts, eliminating complexity and enabling seamless data processing. Fyrefuse's exploration capabilities complement your data analysis, offering intuitive tools for descriptive statistics, data cleaning, and feature engineering, and allows data exportation for visualization.

How are pipelines executed on Fyrefuse and what makes its UI stand out?

Pipelines on Fyrefuse can be executed in two flexible ways: time-scheduled or event-driven, ensuring that your data processing tasks can be automated according to your specific requirements and workflow. Meanwhile, Fyrefuse’s UI is meticulously designed to provide an intuitive and seamless experience. From data ingestion to visualization, Fyrefuse’s UI empowers users of all levels to navigate complex data tasks with ease and efficiency.

Why Fyrefuse?

Fyrefuse simplifies data processing with:

  • Automated pipelines: Easily automated pipelines for streamlined workflows;
  • Easy languages: Support for user-friendly languages makes data tasks accessible to all;
  • Integration: Seamlessly integrates with various technologies;
  • User-friendly interface: Intuitive design simplifies complex data tasks for enhanced productivity;
  • Affordable pricing: Our services are also budget-friendly, ensuring cost-effectiveness for businesses of all sizes.

Fyrefuse revolutionizes data processing, offering efficiency, ease-of-use, and affordability.

Who can benefit from using Fyrefuse?

Fyrefuse is designed for data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and anyone who needs to process, manage, and orchestrate workflows across multiple systems.

How can I get started with using Fyrefuse?

To begin your journey with Fyrefuse, you have three convenient options. You can take a Test Drive to experience Fyrefuse firsthand in hybrid and multicloud environments. Alternatively, opt for a Guided Demo where our experts will provide a personalized live demo tailored to your specific needs, showcasing how Fyrefuse can address your challenges effectively. And if you have questions or need further clarification, simply reach out to us for a conversation. We're here to address your concerns and find the best solution for your data processing and exploration needs. Choose the option that suits you best, and let's embark on this data journey together with Fyrefuse!

Can Fyrefuse handle big data and large-scale data processing tasks?

Yes, Fyrefuse is designed to handle big data and large-scale data processing tasks efficiently. It leverages distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark and Trino to process and analyze massive volumes of data in parallel across distributed clusters.

What types of data can be analyzed using Fyrefuse, and how secure is my data?

Fyrefuse offers 5 embedded data anonymisation policies that can be applied across the whole enterprise repositories automatically using smart tags that helps to identify and classify data across numerous sources at scale and provide the ability for data enrichment for better understanding of metadata. Policy in Fyrefuse defines which portion of data based on its sensitivity should be anonymised at scale before ingestion into target systems. Five embedded data anonymization policies offered by Fyrefuse are the followings: Pseudonymisation; Tokenization; Blurring; Masking; Encryption.

Can I automate repetitive data processing tasks on Fyrefuse?

Absolutely, automating repetitive data processing tasks is effortless with Fyrefuse. After creating pipelines, you have the option to save them as templates. This means you can streamline future processes by easily reusing these templates and incorporating specific information regarding pipelines, thus automating the execution of repetitive tasks. Moreover, Fyrefuse facilitates the creation of durable, reusable pipelines that can be flexibly executed based on customizable schedules or automatically triggered by specific events.

How can I ensure the quality of my data before analysis?

Fyrefuse provides tools for data cleansing and preprocessing to handle missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies. You can perform tasks such as data imputation, outlier detection, and normalization to ensure the quality and reliability of your data.

Support

What types of support do you offer for Fyrefuse?

We offer comprehensive support services to assist the Enterprise Edition users with their queries, technical issues, and platform-related challenges. Our support team is available to provide assistance via email, live chat and support tickets during 7/24.

What types of support do you offer for Fyrefuse?

We offer comprehensive support services to assist the Enterprise Edition users with their queries, technical issues, and platform-related challenges. Our support team is available to provide assistance via email, live chat and support tickets during 7/24.

Do you offer documentation and tutorials to help users get started with Fyrefuse?

Yes, we provide extensive documentation, tutorials, user guides, and knowledge base articles to help users get started with our platform and make the most out of its features and functionalities. These sources are accessible online and regularly updated to reflect the latest changes and enhancements.

Can I schedule a one-on-one consultation or training session with your support team?

Certainly! We provide personalized consultations and training sessions with our dedicated support team to ensure individual needs. These sessions are scheduled at your convenience and are designed to address any specific challenges or requirements you may have. Reach out to us to schedule your session and get the personalized assistance you need.

How can I contact your support team for assistance?

You can contact our support team for assistance initiating a live chat session on our website, submitting a support ticket through our online support portal or by emailing support@fyrefuse.io. Our team will promptly respond to your inquiry and provide the necessary assistance.

Deployment

What deployment options are available for Fyrefuse?

Fyrefuse offers flexible deployment options to suit the needs of different organizations. You can choose to deploy our platform on-premises within your own infrastructure or opt for a cloud-based deployment on various Cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.

How does the on-premises deployment process work?

For on-premises/on your private Cloud deployment, our team will work closely with your IT department to install and configure the platform on your organization's servers. We provide detailed installation guides, documentation, and support throughout the deployment process to ensure a smooth transition.

What are the benefits of on-premises deployment compared to cloud-based deployment?

On-premises deployment offers greater control, customization, and security, as the platform is hosted within your organization's infrastructure. It's ideal for organizations with strict compliance requirements or sensitive data that cannot be hosted in the cloud.

How does cloud-based deployment work, and what are the advantages?

A cloud-based deployment involves hosting our platform on third-party cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The advantages include scalability, flexibility, and reduced IT overhead.

Behaviour and Usage

Can I customize user permissions and access levels on Fyrefuse?

Yes, Fyrefuse offers customizable user roles and permissions that allow administrators to control access to features and data based on user roles, departments, or teams by subscribing to our Enterprise Edition.

Can I set up alerts and notifications to keep users informed of important updates or events?

Yes, Fyrefuse supports alerts and notifications that can be configured to notify users of important updates, events, or changes in data pipelines within the platform and via email as well.

Features and Functionality

What are the key features of Fyrefuse?

Fyrefuse offers operational agility, facilitating seamless collaboration and task automation. it ensures data quality and governance, maintaining security and compliance with regulations. Moreover, Fyrefuse integrates with other systems and effortlessly adapts to diverse deployment environments, thanks to its inherent flexibility and scalability.

Can I ingest data from multiple sources into Fyrefuse?

Yes, Fyrefuse supports data ingestion from various sources, including databases, files, APIs, streaming sources, and cloud storage services. You can seamlessly import data from sources such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, CSV files, Rest APIs, Kafka streams, Amazon S3 and more.

How does Fyrefuse handle data cleansing and preprocessing tasks to ensure data quality and consistency?

Fyrefuse provides tools and functionalities for data cleansing, preprocessing, and transformation to ensure data quality and consistency. You can perform tasks such as removing duplicates, handling missing values, standardizing formats,data integration and transforming data using built-in functions and libraries.

What types of analytics capabilities does Fyrefuse offer?

Fyrefuse offers a range of analytics capabilities, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. You can analyze data using statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, time series analysis, and more to uncover insights, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions.

Can I visualize my data to gain insights more effectively?

Of course, Fyrefuse provides interactive visualization tools that allow you to create customizable charts, graphs, dashboards, and reports to visualize your data effectively. You can explore relationships, trends, and outliers in your data and communicate insights visually to stakeholders.

Does Fyrefuse support collaboration and teamwork within the project?

Yes, Fyrefuse includes collaboration features that enable users to share datasets, visualizations, and analysis results with team members. You can collaborate in real-time, assign tasks, leave comments, and track changes to facilitate teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Integrations

How does Fyrefuse leverage open-source technologies?

Fyrefuse integrates with Trino, Apache Spark, and Gitlab to provide powerful data processing and analysis capabilities. Trino enables fast, distributed SQL querying across heterogeneous data sources, while Apache Spark facilitates scalable data processing, machine learning, and streaming analytics. Gitlab complements the integration with streamlined version control, collaborative development, and automated workflows.

Can I integrate Fyrefuse with other systems and tools in my organization?

Yes, Fyrefuse offers integration capabilities with external systems and tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. You can integrate with BI tools, data warehouses, CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and more using APIs connectors, or custom interactions.

Can I leverage open-format tables within Fyrefuse for data management?

Yes, Fyrefuse seamlessly integrates with Hive Metastore and Iceberg to support metadata management, data cataloging, and governance. Hive Metastore provides centralized metadata management for Hive tables, while Iceberg enables efficient management of large, versioned datasets with ACID transactions.