# Why Cloud Amplifier?
* **IT limitations —**
IT alone cannot realize the full potential of data. A broad, inclusive approach with all LOBs is required, and all valuable data is not yet controlled by IT.
* **Increased stress and time constraints —**
Business users demand timely access to data products, increasing the pressure to deliver.
* **Rigidity and friction in data processes —**
Rigid processes and tooling prevent the quick building of flexible databases, requiring too much time and effort.
Cloud Amplifier can provide solutions for
these issues and more.
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### Required Grants
After Cloud Amplifier is enabled for your Domo environment, you can assign the following Cloud Amplifier grants to manage access to these features:
* **Manage Cloud Accounts**
— Allows a user to add/remove cloud accounts and add/remove tables from a cloud account. This grant also allows a user to change the default storage cloud.
### Setup
After Cloud Amplifier is enabled for your account, you can connect your existing data warehouses from the providers listed below. Each provider has their own setup requirements; follow the links below to see our setup documentation for each provider.
Available providers include:
* [Amazon Athena](/s/article/000005744)
* [Amazon Redshift](/s/article/000005312)
* [AzureSQL](/s/article/000005471)
* [Databricks](/s/article/000005289)
* [Dremio](https://domo-support.domo.com/s/article/000005139)
* [Google BigQuery](/s/article/000005237)
* [Lakebase](/s/article/Domo-on-Lakebase)
* [MySQL](/s/article/000005451)
* [Oracle](/s/article/000005586)
* [PostgreSQL](/s/article/000005756)
* [Snowflake](https://domo-support.domo.com/s/article/4402322966807)
### Defaults
Cloud Amplifier allows you to specify a default storage account for all DataSets. Changing these settings does not change existing DataSets or DataFlows. These defaults are only used for new assets.
### Best Practices
We recommend that you choose a default storage cloud. To do this, follow the steps below after Cloud Amplifier is enabled for your account. Before completing this task, make sure that you have the Override Default Cloud [grant](#required_grants).
1. In the Domo navigation header, select **More** > **Admin**.
The Admin Settings display.
2. Under **Features**, select **Cloud Amplifier**.
The **Cloud Amplifier** page displays.
3. Select an option from the
**Select the default storage cloud** dropdown.
2. Choose any native integration engine by selecting a tile or selecting
**See more** for additional integration options.
3. (Conditional) Choose an existing integration by hovering over your integration and selecting 
4. In the integration wizard, enter the necessary account information and navigate to the **Data Freshness Checks** step.
5. Configure your data freshness checks using the settings in either the **Basic** or **Advanced** tab. Learn more about the [basic](#basic_settings) and [advanced](#advanced_settings) settings below.
6. Select **Next** to finish configuring your integration.
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3. Scroll to the **Accounts** section and choose 
4. In the modal, locate the individual with whom you want to share the integration and use the dropdown to choose the access level. The [table](#table) above can help you decide the appropriate level.
5. Select **Apply** to save your changes.
6. Confirm the permissions changes.
### Technical FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions about general topics, caching rules, and external cloud storage.
#### General