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Introduction

To install Contextal Platform, you have flexibility based on your environment and deployment goals, whether for testing or production. For your convenience, we provide official images for amd64 and arm64 achitectures, which can be used in the following ways:

Quick Start with Docker​

  • Purpose: Ideal for testing and local development.
  • Installation: Pull the official Contextal Platform image setup, run it with minimal configuration, and get it up and running in minutes. See Quick Start for details.
  • Benefits: Fast setup, easy teardown, and minimal dependency issues.

Kubernetes Deployment​

  • Purpose: Suitable for production deployments, especially in environments that need scalability, high availability, and resilience.
  • Installation: Use the official Helm chart provided by Contextal Platform for a streamlined setup on k8s, see the Kubernetes section for details.
  • Cloud Services: Utilize cloud-native capabilities like auto-scaling, managed storage, and monitoring tools, enabling efficient resource usage and cost management. Check instructions for popular providers.
  • Benefits: Our ready-to-use Helm chart simplifies the management of resources, configurations, and upgrades in a Kubernetes environment, making it ideal for handling complex deployments.