> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.integrate.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ELT/CDC: Getting Started

> Get started with Integrate.io ELT & CDC. Learn about change data capture, initial sync, schema changes, history mode, and key platform features.

These guides introduce the core concepts behind Integrate.io ELT & CDC. Learn how change data capture works, what happens during initial sync, how schema changes are handled, and how to use features like history mode (SCD Type 2), custom primary keys, and auto-sync for new tables.

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  <Card title="Getting Started - What is Integrate.io ELT & CDC" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/what-is-integrateio-cdc" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - Initial Sync Process" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/initial-sync-process" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - Custom Primary Key Feature" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/custom-primary-key-feature" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - Auto Sync New Tables Feature" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/auto-sync-new-tables-feature" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - How Integrate.io ELT & CDC Handles Schema Changes" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/how-integrateio-elt-cdc-handles-schema-changes" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - Archiving Unused Source and Destination" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/archiving-unused-source-and-destination" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - History Mode (SCD Type 2)" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/history-mode-scd-type-2" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - ELT & CDC Features and Requirements" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/elt-cdc-features-and-requirements" horizontal />

  <Card title="Getting Started - Surrogate Key (_iio_id)" icon="arrow-right" href="/cdc/surrogate-key-_iio_id" horizontal />
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