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# Getting started

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## Overview of using AWS Glue

* **Note**\
  You can follow the steps below, or you can create a workflow that automatically performs steps 1 through 3. For more information, see [Performing Complex ETL Activities Using Blueprints and Workflows in AWS Glue](https://github.com/kevinslin/aws-reference-notes/blob/main/services/aws_glue/orchestrate-using-workflows.md).

## Setting up network access to data stores

* **Note**\
  Make sure you set up your DNS environment for AWS Glue. For more information, see [Setting Up DNS in Your VPC](https://github.com/kevinslin/aws-reference-notes/blob/main/services/aws_glue/set-up-vpc-dns.md).

## Setting up networking for development

* **Note**\
  Make sure you set up your DNS environment for AWS Glue. For more information, see [Setting Up DNS in Your VPC](https://github.com/kevinslin/aws-reference-notes/blob/main/services/aws_glue/set-up-vpc-dns.md).