# ∑ Analytics Engine

The *Cloud Computing Platform (CCP)* is accessible within VLABS through the **Analytics Engine** section.

This section provides access to two main components:

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## ☁️ [Cloud Computing Platform (CCP)](./02_engine_ccp)

This page allows users to:

- Browse and search available methods
- Fill in input parameters and submit executions
- Monitor their progress and retrieve results

![Cloud Computing Platform](/_static/imgs/analytics_engine_ccp.png)

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## 🛠 [Method / Algorithm Importer](./05_engine_edit)

This page is designed for users who need to define new methods or manage existing ones.

It allows developers to:

- Create and edit the `method.json` definition
- Associate input fields, execution scripts, and Docker environments
- Save, validate, and publish their methods

![Method/Algorithm Importer](/_static/imgs/analytics_engine_importer.png)

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Both pages include a shared 📚 [method list](./01_methods_list) on the left side, alongside specific widgets and forms depending on the current context.

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## 🔗 Related Pages

- ☁️ [Cloud Computing Platform (CCP)](./02_engine_ccp)

- 🛠 [Method / Algorithm Importer](./05_engine_edit)

- 📚 [Methods list](./01_methods_list)

- 🚀 [Execution interface](./03_method_execution)

- 🚦 [Execution Monitor Interface](./04_execution_monitor)