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title: "Get started with ServiceInsight"
canonical: "https://docs.perspectium.com/space/Iodine/1705169/Get%20started%20with%20ServiceInsight"
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ServiceInsight  works alongside the DataSync application and the DataSync Agent.  Leveraging the   DataSync application , your data from your ServiceNow instance will be shared out to the Perspectium Integration Mesh, where the  DataSync Agent  will then read this data into a database.  You have the option to either use your own database (see list supported database list below) and your own self-hosted DataSync Agent, or a Perspectium-hosted option where the DataSync Agent and a cloud database (MariaDB) will be set up in the Perspectium Integration Mesh. Your integrated data will then be available to see in a supported analytics application.  Supported Analytics Application  Tableau Supported Database  MySQL MSSQL Postgres Oracle Prerequisites   First, y ou will first need to   install the Perspectium application into your ServiceNow instance  by installing update sets  in the following orde r : Perspectium Core update set Perspectium ServiceInsight update set Follow the link to  Install and Configure DataSync for ServiceNow .   Then, you will need a supported database and an analytics application (Tableau) installed and  connected  to your database.  Initial Setup Upon the initial configurations for viewing your dashboards, you have two options: Option 1: Use your own database and your own self-hosted DataSync Agent Option 2: Use a Perspectium-hosted option (With this option, the DataSync Agent and a cloud database (MariaDB) will be set up in the Perspectium Integration Mesh) View your Data in an Analytics Application Additional Configurations If you are using  Oracle  as your database, you will need to do the following: