InfluxDB 3 offers a streamlined process for users to get started with database technology by providing two main installation options: a quick start with a shell script or using a Docker container. The quick start involves a simple download and execution of a script, while the Docker option requires Docker installation. Both methods guide users through installing the software, generating an admin token, and connecting to the server. Once running, users can load and query data using either the Explorer UI, available only through Docker, or the CLI for environments without a UI. The UI allows users to easily load sample datasets or their own CSV/JSON data and explore data through queries, while the CLI supports similar data interactions using the line protocol for custom datasets. The guide also suggests exploring further configurations with the serve command, using Telegraf for real data integration, or connecting data visualization tools like Grafana for enhanced data analysis.