# New conversation

Start by preparing your request and files, selecting an assistant, and reviewing its execution and results. To configure a dedicated assistant, see [Manage agents](../manage-agents/index.md).

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1
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Complete your first conversation <start-a-conversation>
Upload files and review results <files-and-results>
Select a model and runtime environment <model-and-environment>
Inspect execution and troubleshoot <execution-and-troubleshooting>
Manage conversation history <conversation-history>
```

- [Complete your first conversation](start-a-conversation.md)
- [Upload files and review results](files-and-results.md)
- [Select a model and runtime environment](model-and-environment.md)
- [Inspect execution and troubleshoot](execution-and-troubleshooting.md)
- [Manage conversation history](conversation-history.md)