3. Connectors & workspace creation

To start working in Syntho, the first step is to connect your data sources and initialize your workspace.

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Supported databases

Supported filesystems (destination only)

Missing a database connector? Let us know. Custom connectors can be built on request.

Initialization modes overview

Mode	When to use	What happens
Synthesize all	For one or more two related tables. To preserve maximum statistical validity with high privacy.	PII columns receive mock generator suggestions, and non-PII columns use AI synthesis.
Mock all	Theoretically the most secure, since all data is generated independently of the original data. This is also the best choice if there is no or limited input data available.	All PII and non-PII columns get one or more suggested mock generators.
Mock or mask all	Like “Mock all”, except masking generators may be applied in certain scenarios to generate more realistic data.	All PII and non-PII columns get one or more suggested mock and/or mask generators.
De-identify	When only replacement of PII is required, while non-PII columns should remain in-tact, making it suitable for internal test cases.	Suggested generators are applied only to PII columns. Non-PII columns do not receive any generator suggestions..
From scratch	For custom configurations or when only a few tables need to be configured.	All tables start excluded by default, and the application doesn't suggest generators.

Interactive guide: How to create a workspace

Use the demo below to walk through the process of creating a connector and setting up a workspace.