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title: "How to use this framework | Grafana Labs"
description: "A flexible guide to navigate Grafana Cloud's capabilities"
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> For a curated documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). For the complete documentation index, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).

## Why this framework exists

Grafana Cloud solves many different observability problems. This hierarchy helps you:

| Purpose                        | Benefit                                                    |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Navigate where to start**    | Know what to focus on first based on where you are         |
| **Understand what’s possible** | See how features fit together, not just a random list      |
| **Choose your learning path**  | Self-select the courses and features that match your needs |
| **Plan your progression**      | Understand how to mature your observability over time      |

## How to use this course

> **This is a flexible guide, not a rigid prescription.**

| Your situation                       | How this helps                                               |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| “I’m new to observability”           | Level 1 is a common starting point, but jump ahead if needed |
| “I have infrastructure monitoring”   | Jump to Level 2 or 3 based on your gaps                      |
| “I’m evaluating Grafana Cloud”       | Tour all four levels to understand the full picture          |
| “I need to solve a specific problem” | Use the self-assessment to find your level                   |

## What’s next

In the next slide, you’ll assess where you are today. Then we’ll tour each level so you can see what’s possible and choose your path forward.

> **Remember:** Everyone starts somewhere different. Meet yourself where you are, and grow from there.