Overview & FAQ

This section provides a high-level introduction to Arc for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), answers to the most frequently asked questions, and a feature comparison between on-premise and IBM PA SaaS deployments.

In This Section

• Arc FAQ — What is Arc, how much does it cost, and key prerequisites answered in one place.

• Getting Started with Arc — The recommended starting point for all new Arc installations, with links to platform-specific guides.

• Arc Features Comparison: On-Premise vs IBM PA SaaS — A side-by-side comparison of feature availability depending on where TM1 is hosted.

Use these pages to orient yourself before moving on to installation, licensing, or connection configuration.