Choose Your Installation Method
Choose Your Installation Method
Select the installation method that best fits your environment and expertise level.
📊 Quick Comparison
| Feature | Docker | Manual Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy | ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate |
| Setup Time | ~15 minutes | ~30-45 minutes |
| Dependencies | Auto-managed | Manual setup required |
| Updates | Simple rebuild | Manual process |
| Isolation | ✅ Containerized | ❌ System-wide |
| Best For | Quick setup, testing | Production, custom configs |
🐳 Docker Installation (Recommended)
Perfect for quick setup with minimal configuration
Docker provides the simplest installation experience with automatic dependency management and consistent deployments across different systems. All dependencies are containerized, making it ideal for testing or production environments.
Why Choose Docker?
[!TIP] Docker Benefits
- ✅ Easy setup - No manual dependency installation
- ✅ Consistent environment - Works the same on all systems
- ✅ Easy updates - Simple container rebuilding
- ✅ Isolation - Doesn't interfere with your host system
- ✅ Rollback support - Easy to revert changes
🔧 Manual Installation
Full control over your installation environment
Choose manual installation if you need custom configurations, want to integrate with existing services, or prefer managing dependencies yourself.
Choose Your Operating System
🐧 Ubuntu
Recommended for most manual installations
Well-tested and documented with extensive community support.
🐧 Debian
Stable alternative for production environments
Alternative Linux distribution with similar package management to Ubuntu.
[!NOTE] Other Operating Systems
If you're using a different operating system, the Ubuntu installation guide provides comprehensive setup instructions that can be adapted for other Linux distributions.
💡 Still Not Sure?
Here's our recommendation based on your use case:
- 🚀 First time installing? → Choose Docker
- 🧪 Testing or development? → Choose Docker
- 🏢 Production with custom needs? → Choose Manual Installation
- ⚡ Want the fastest setup? → Choose Docker
- 🔧 Need full system control? → Choose Manual Installation
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Next Steps
After choosing your installation method, proceed to the installation guide for your selected option.