> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.astera.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous.md).

# MISCELLANEOUS

- [Using Dynamic Layout & Template Mapping in Astera](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/using-dynamic-layout-and-template-mapping-in-astera.md)
- [Synonym Dictionary File](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/synonym-dictionary-file.md)
- [SmartMatch Feature](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/smartmatch-feature.md)
- [Role-Based Access Control in Astera](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/role-based-access-control-in-astera.md)
- [Updating Your License in Astera](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/updating-your-license-in-astera.md)
- [Using Output Variables in Astera](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/using-output-variables-in-astera.md)
- [Parameterization](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/parameterization.md)
- [Connection Vault](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/connection-vault.md)
- [Safe Mode](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/safe-mode.md)
- [Context Information](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/context-information.md)
- [Using the Data Source Browser in Astera](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/using-the-data-source-browser-in-astera.md)
- [Pushdown Mode](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/pushdown-mode.md)
- [Optimization Scenarios](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/optimization-scenarios.md)
- [Using Microsoft’s Modern Authentication Method in Email Source Object](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/using-microsofts-modern-authentication-method-in-email-source-object.md)
- [Shared Actions](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/shared-actions.md)
- [Data Formats](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/data-formats.md)
- [AI Automapper](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/ai-automapper.md)
- [Resource Catalog](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/resource-catalog.md)
- [Cloud Deployment](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/cloud-deployment.md)
- [Deploying Astera Data Stack on Microsoft Azure Cloud](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/cloud-deployment/deploying-astera-data-stack-on-microsoft-azure-cloud.md)
- [Deploying Astera Data Stack on Oracle Cloud](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/cloud-deployment/deploying-astera-data-stack-on-oracle-cloud.md)
- [Deploying Astera Data Stack on Amazon Web Services](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/cloud-deployment/deploying-astera-data-stack-on-amazon-web-services.md)
- [Setting up the Astera Server on AKS](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/cloud-deployment/setting-up-the-astera-server-on-aks.md)
- [GIT In Astera Data Stack](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/git-in-astera-data-stack.md)
- [GIT Repositories in Astera Data Stack](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/git-in-astera-data-stack/git-repositories-in-astera-data-stack.md)
- [Moving a Repository to a Remote Server](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/git-in-astera-data-stack/moving-a-repository-to-a-remote-server.md)
- [Git Conflicts in Astera Data Stack](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/git-in-astera-data-stack/git-conflicts-in-astera-data-stack.md)
- [Astera Best Practices](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/astera-best-practices.md)
- [Switching Between Light and Dark Mode](https://documentation.astera.com/miscellaneous/switching-between-light-and-dark-mode.md)


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