Data Systems

This workbook aims to fill the gap between the promise of a systems approach for making social change and putting it into practice.

An in-depth look at dashboard development, focusing especially on finding the right metrics

Guide to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments in the AWS infrastructure. This is a follow-up to [Building Your Cloud in AWS Part 1: IAM Policies]

An overview of IAM policies for non-technical experts

This article gives an overview of what a virtual machine is and what are some of the key benefits of using them.

What is a database, and does my organization need one? This article covers the basics, helping you decide if your organization would benefit from a database system or not.

R is useful, but not easy. This guide will help you decide if R is right for you.

Recommended resources for R beginners: books, online classes, other resources, and general advice.

Getting started with Tableau? Need help? The Tableau Service Corps is a fantastic free service for non-profits. We cover how to access it and other helpful resources.

Dashboards are a fantastic way to keep data-users updated. We talk about prerequisites and considerations when embarking on a dashboard project, compare common dashboarding solutions, and link to our favorite dashboard design resources.

Use a Data Map to evaluate your data architecture and identify areas for improvement.

Guidance on getting quick, effective help with your R troubles using a variety of free resources.

Version Control (also called Source Control) is software that keeps track of code and how it changes over time. It is indispensable for code “in production”, where changes need to be made carefully with with the possibility to “roll back”.