> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stratumn.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Introduction to Databases > Store business data using Databases # What is a Database ? A Database is an organized collection of data that aims to replicate Excel sheets with additional features. It's goal is to store business data in a structured way so that it can be used anywhere inside workflows. ## Why would I use a Database ? Databases are really useful when it comes to store business data that has dependencies between each other. It can be the place where you store your customers, your entities or your products that will help you build your forms, teams, groups, and workflows as a whole. ## How to get started To get started, you need to reach out to the Stratumn team and tell us about your needs in order for us to create your own personalized database.