# Introduction

TStorage is a high-performance time-series database, optimized for measurement data — especially from sources 
such as IoT devices. It's built to handle versioned, timestamped records and supports fine-grained queries over
five key dimensions.

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for using and managing TStorage cluster. 
It begins with Getting Started, offering an instruction how to quickly deploy and use TStorage locally to help users
quickly become familiar with TStorage.
The Architecture section outlines the system’s design principles, components, and data flow.

The Installation section provides step-by-step instructions for deploying the system across different environments, 
ensuring a smooth setup process. Administration covers system maintenance, backup, and configuration, 
offering guidance for operational management. Finally, the API Reference details the available endpoints, methods,
parameters, and responses, allowing developers to integrate and extend the system programmatically.