# Connecting your data sources

Once data has been prepared, a secure connection must be established between the client's data repositories and K. The preferred access model should be agreed upon between the client and Owkin during the pre-sales phase.

Three connectivity options are available:

* **Transfer to Owkin-managed storage** Data is transferred into an Owkin-managed environment where it is stored and served directly to K. This is the simplest option and is well suited for clients who prefer a fully managed approach.
* **Expose customer-managed storage** Data remains in the client's own infrastructure. The client provides the necessary credentials and configuration so that K can access the data remotely. This option preserves the client's existing data residency and governance controls.
* **Connect an existing data platform** K integrates directly with platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, leveraging the client's existing governance policies and data pipelines. This is the preferred option for organizations that have already invested in a centralized data platform.

Once data has been prepared, a secure connection must be established between the client's data repositories and K. The preferred access model should be agreed upon between the client and Owkin during the pre-sales phase.

Three connectivity options are available:

* **Transfer to Owkin-managed storage** Data is transferred into an Owkin-managed environment where it is stored and served directly to K. This is the simplest option and is well suited for clients who prefer a fully managed approach.
* **Expose customer-managed storage** Data remains in the client's own infrastructure. The client provides the necessary credentials and configuration so that K can access the data remotely. This option preserves the client's existing data residency and governance controls.
* **Connect an existing data platform** K integrates directly with platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, leveraging the client's existing governance policies and data pipelines. This is the preferred option for organizations that have already invested in a centralized data platform.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.owkin.com/integrate-your-data/connecting-your-data-sources.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.