# Get Started

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-   [What’s New](release-notes/)

    Summary of new features and updates.

-   [Introduction to Redpanda](intro-to-events/)

    Learn about Redpanda event streaming.

-   [How Redpanda Works](architecture/)

    Learn specifics about Redpanda architecture.

-   [Introduction to Redpanda Console](https://docs.redpanda.com/current/console/)

    Learn about Redpanda Console: a web interface for managing and interacting with Redpanda clusters.

-   [Redpanda Quickstarts](quickstarts/)

    Get started with Redpanda using these hands-on tutorials. Explore features that demonstrate how Redpanda can power your streaming applications.

-   [Redpanda Licensing](licensing/)

-   [Redpanda CLI](rpk/)

    The `rpk` command line interface tool lets you manage your Redpanda cluster, without the need to run a separate script for each function, as with Apache Kafka.

-   [Partner Integrations](partner-integration/)

    Learn about Redpanda integrations built and supported by our partners.