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Installation
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prerequisites
onprem_helm
onprem_operator
aws_helm
aws_operator
The AcceleratXR backend platform can be easily installed anywhere that Kubernetes operates.
Two methods of installation are provided.
* Helm Chart
* Operator for Kubernetes
AcceleratXR Helm Chart
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A `Helm chart `_ is a package for deploying a set of Kubernetes resources. The AcceleratXR Helm Chart makes it easy to deploy
a production ready platform in a matter of minutes and provides complete configuration over every part of the system.
* :doc:`Installation On-Premises with Helm `
* :doc:`Installation for Amazon Web Services using Helm `
AcceleratXR Operator for Kubernetes
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A `Kubernetes Operator `_ is a special container that runs in the Kubernetes
cluster that is capable of managing custom resource definitions (CRDs). The AcceleratXR Operator for Kubernetes is used to manage `acceleratxr.com/Cluster`
resources. A `Cluster` resource defines a fully functional AcceleratXR platform including all databases, service pods, metrics servers and more.
* :doc:`Installation On-Premises with Operator `
* :doc:`Installation for Amazon Web Services using Operator `