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	To preserve maximum statistical validity with high privacy.	All tables are set to "Synthesize." PII columns are configured with suggested mockers, and non-PII columns use AI-powered generation.
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 tables are set to "De-identify." All PII and non-PII columns are replaced with a suggested mocker.
Mock or mask all	Like “Mock all”, except masking generators may be applied in certain scenarios to generate more realistic data.	All PII columns are replaced with a suggested mocker. All non-PII columns are replaced with a masking generator.
De-identify	When only replacement of PII is required, while non-PII columns should remain in-tact, making it suitable for internal test cases.	All PII columns are replaced with a suggested mocker.
From scratch	For custom configurations or when only a few tables need to be configured.	All tables are initially excluded.

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.