This walkthrough guides users through the initial setup and data ingestion process in Singlestore Helios, introducing fundamental SQL queries to analyze and transform ingested data. The journey begins with creating a workspace group, setting up a workspace, and understanding credits within the platform. Users learn how to load sample data from an AWS S3 bucket and create a database, followed by simple SELECT statements to retrieve and limit data. They also explore basic data transformation techniques using SQL queries, ultimately mastering aggregations and grouping data for meaningful insights. By completing these steps, users can unlock the potential of Singlestore Helios and delve deeper into complex analyses, data manipulations, and intricate queries to derive valuable business insights and drive informed decisions.