> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.ezbiocloud.net/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.ezbiocloud.net/home/protocols/shotgun-microbiome/navigate-menus.md).

# Navigate Menus

## **Shotgun Microbiome**

**Profile:** sequenced and profiled metagenomic samples

**Study:** collections of profiled and described samples

**Dataset:** profiled samples from entire studies, subsets of studies, or collections of different studies/ profiled samples from studies for analysis

**Analysis:** bioinformatic analyses of datasets

<figure><img src="/files/7Vk8i1VHX8fUc1lQFYjE" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Shotgun Microbiome home screen displays four tabs: Profile, Study, Dataset, Analysis</p></figcaption></figure>