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Quick Start Guide

Ollama Quick Start Guide

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This guide will help you get started with Ollama quickly and efficiently. Follow these simple steps to begin enhancing your healthcare consulting workflow.

Accessing Ollama

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  1. Go to ollama.candesic.net
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account
  3. You’ll be directed to the Ollama interface

Creating Your First Chat

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  1. Click the “New Chat” button in the sidebar
  2. Select a model from the dropdown menu (recommended: Llama 3.2 for general use)
  3. Enter your prompt in the input field at the bottom of the screen
  4. Press Enter or click the Send button

Effective Prompts for Healthcare Consulting

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For best results, structure your prompts clearly:

I'm working on [PROJECT TYPE] for a [CLIENT TYPE].
I need to [SPECIFIC TASK].
Please provide [FORMAT REQUIREMENTS].
Focus on [KEY AREAS OF INTEREST].

Example:

I'm working on a market assessment for a private healthcare provider.
I need to analyze the competitive landscape of outpatient diagnostic imaging in Germany.
Please provide a structured overview with bullet points suitable for a presentation.
Focus on key players, market share, competitive advantages, and consolidation trends.

Uploading Documents

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  1. Click the paperclip icon in the chat input area
  2. Select the file you want to upload (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.)
  3. Wait for the document to process
  4. Reference the document in your prompts

Using Knowledge Collections

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  1. Click on “Collections” in the sidebar
  2. Select an existing collection or create a new one
  3. Upload relevant documents to your collection
  4. Access your collection by referencing it in prompts with @collection-name

Saving and Organizing Chats

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  1. Click the star icon to save important conversations
  2. Use folders to organize related chats
  3. Access previous conversations from the sidebar

Getting Help

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If you encounter any issues:

  1. Check the Optimization Tips guide for solutions to common challenges
  2. Review the Prompt Building guide for tips on crafting effective prompts
  3. Contact the Candesic technology team for support

Next Steps

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Now that you’re up and running: