Free Trial FAQ

Yes, you can add additional users from within the Avalanche Cloud Data Platform. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.actian.com/avalanche/index.html#page/User/Manage_Users.htm. Note that General (non Admin) users have limited access granted, which can be expanded by Admin users via the Query Editor. See more information here https://docs.actian.com/avalanche/index.html#page/User/Types_of_Users.htm.

Please be aware that there are some limitations. This creates an Avalanche platform user, but does not automatically create an Actian Community user. If these additional users want to visit the Community, take advantage of Actian Academy training, and more, they’ll need to register as a Community user by visiting: https://communities.actian.com/.

The Avalanche Cloud Data Platform makes data easy! We want to change the way you can connect, manage, andanalyze your data. By providing a unified platform that is trusted, flexible, and easy to use you can move from data todecision faster.Learn more by visiting the Avalanche Cloud Data Platform webpage.

Sign up by filling out the form on the Actian website. No credit card is required.

The Avalanche Cloud Data Platform is a fully managed service that ensures the highest levels of security including private network isolation, disk and columnar encryption, robust access controls, and 24×7 monitoring. More information on our security policies can be found here.

The Avalanche trial is free for 30 days or $500 worth of consumption, whichever comes first.

Actian collects basic contact data to provide support if needed through your trial experience.

No credit card is required to try the Avalanche Cloud Data Platform.

Sign up by filling out the form on the Actian website. No credit card required.

When you sign up for a trial account, you will be presented with a few brief questions to help us tailor your trial experience. This questionnaire is optional. Once you have accessed the platform, you may choose your preferred cloud platform and region and determine the number of Avalanche Units (AUs) you would like to use. Generally speaking, the more AUs you select, will determine the speed of your data loads and queries.

The trial will continue for 30 days from the date of signup or until you’ve consumed $500 worth of free credits. Once your trial ends, you will need to contact Actian to convert to a paid account.

What does AU mean?
To provision an Avalanche warehouse or database, you must specify the size of the warehouse or database in terms ofAvalanche units (AUs). An AU is a logical measure of the computing capacity of the warehouse or database.

Login to your Avalanche Cloud Data Platform account at https://avalanche.actiandatacloud.com/

Yes! The Avalanche Cloud Data Platform is a full-feature trial. While the platform is populated with sample data, you can bring your own data, add your own integrations and create your own queries.

You can contact support if you would like to discontinue your trial.

Yes. Visit the Actian Academy to view our library of tutorial videos.

Yes, we welcome you to view the documentation

We are dedicated to helping you have a successful trial experience! If you find yourself in need of assistance, please use our contact form and we will have one of our engineers reach out to help you.

Did you know we also have an Actian Community? It offers helpful knowledge base articles, forums where you can get advice from peers, and our Idea Center where you can give your recommendations for future product enhancements.

Yes, we welcome you to view: Reference Architectures for Data-Driven Application Builders

Here are a few pro tips to help you get the most out of your Avalanche Cloud Data Platform trial.

Tip 1: To maximize your time testing Avalanche, we recommend that you use the smallest warehouse size necessary. The lower the warehouse size (2AU vs. 4AU), the fewer AU’s will be consumed will help you make the most of your $500 credits.

Tip 2: If you loaded data into the warehouse, stop the warehouse to conserve your compute costs. The Avalanche platform will automatically stop after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Once your free trial ends, please contact Actian to convert your account to a paid subscription. You can easily reach us using out contact form: https://www.actian.com/contact/