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# Snowflake vs Web Space

BigGeo Studio offers two ways to access Datalab: the **Datalab Web Portal** and the **Datalab Snowflake Native App**. Each platform serves a unique purpose, allowing users to choose based on their organization’s needs. This guide explains the differences, with a focus on how the Datalab Web Portal provides the full functionality of Datalab, while the Snowflake Native App is specifically for enterprise licensing using Snowflake credits.

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## Overview of Each Platform

### **Datalab Web Portal (Full Functionality)**

The **Datalab Web Portal** is the primary interface for data providers and users, offering full access to Datalab’s tools and features. Accessible through BigGeo Studio, the Datalab Web Portal enables users to create, manage, and publish data listings with complete control. This environment is designed for data providers to utilize all functionalities of Datalab.

**Key Features**:

* **Dataset Creation and Management**: Allows users to create and manage datasets, configure metadata, and upload data files.
* **Data Listings**: Provides tools to create, manage, and publish listings to the Datascape marketplace, with full control over listing details and pricing.
* **Team Access and Permissions**: Supports team collaboration by allowing admins to set permissions for team members within Datalab spaces.
* **Visualization and Analytics**: Offers tools for data visualization, analytics, and exploration to help users interact with and understand their datasets.

The Datalab Web Portal is ideal for any user needing full access to Datalab’s capabilities, from data creation to listing management and data exploration.

### **Datalab Snowflake Native App (Enterprise Subscription)**

The **Datalab Snowflake Native App** is specifically designed for organizations that wish to subscribe to BigGeo’s enterprise license using Snowflake credits. Available through the Snowflake Marketplace, this version of Datalab focuses solely on licensing and does not offer the data management or visualization tools available in the Datalab Web Portal.

**Key Features**:

* **Enterprise Licensing via Snowflake Credits**: Allows organizations with Snowflake accounts to subscribe to BigGeo’s enterprise offerings directly through their Snowflake credit drawdown system.
* **No Data Management Features**: This platform does not include the ability to create or manage datasets, listings, or visualizations. For those features, users must access the Datalab Web Portal.

The Datalab Snowflake Native App is tailored for enterprise clients who want to leverage Snowflake’s billing system for licensing but will still use the Datalab Web Portal for data management and interaction.

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## Key Differences Between Platforms

| **Dataset Creation & Management** | Full support for creating and managing datasets  | Not available                               |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Data Listings**                 | Full listing creation and management             | Not available                               |
| **Visualization & Analytics**     | Interactive data visualizations and analytics    | Not available                               |
| **Enterprise Licensing**          | Standard licensing options through BigGeo Studio | Available through Snowflake credit drawdown |
| **Access Method**                 | Web-based through BigGeo Studio                  | Accessed via Snowflake Marketplace          |

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## When to Use Each Platform

**Use the Datalab Web Portal When:**

* You need full access to Datalab’s capabilities, including dataset creation, listing management, and data visualization.
* You are creating, managing, and publishing data listings to the marketplace.
* You need tools to explore, analyze, and visualize data within Datalab.
* You are managing team access and permissions within Datalab spaces.

**Use the Datalab Snowflake Native App When:**

* Your organization is subscribing to BigGeo’s enterprise license and wishes to use Snowflake credits for payment.
* You do not need the full functionality of Datalab but only require licensing through Snowflake’s billing system.
* You want to manage enterprise subscriptions through Snowflake while using the Datalab Web Portal for all other Datalab functions.

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## **FAQs**

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<summary><strong>Can I access all Datalab features through the Snowflake Native App?</strong></summary>

No, the Snowflake Native App is limited to subscription management for enterprise clients. To access full Datalab functionality, use the Datalab Web Portal.

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<summary><strong>Do I need both the Web Portal and the Snowflake Native App?</strong></summary>

Most users will only need the Datalab Web Portal. The Snowflake Native App is only necessary for organizations that want to use Snowflake credits for enterprise licensing.

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<summary><strong>Is there any overlap in functionality between the Web Portal and the Snowflake Native App?</strong></summary>

No, the Snowflake Native App is focused solely on enterprise licensing via Snowflake credits, while the Web Portal provides the complete suite of Datalab features.

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The **Datalab Web Portal** and **Datalab Snowflake Native App** each play a distinct role within BigGeo Studio. By using the right platform for your needs, you can ensure smooth access to Datalab’s features and manage your enterprise licensing effectively.