docs/install/intro.mdx

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    "description": "Choose the right way to install and deploy Apache Doris."
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# Installation and Deployment

This chapter guides you through installing and deploying Apache Doris. First select the deployment mode that fits your needs, then refer to the corresponding deployment guide.

## Pre-deployment Preparation

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    title="Choosing a Deployment Mode"
    description="Compare integrated storage-compute versus storage-compute separation, manual deployment versus Kubernetes deployment, and cloud deployment"
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    title="Installation Preparation"
    description="Check the environment, plan the cluster size, and verify operating system requirements"
    link="preparation/env-checking"
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## Deployment Methods

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    title="Manual Deployment"
    description="Install Apache Doris directly on physical or virtual machines"
    link="deploy-manually/intro"
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<GettingStartedCard
    title="Kubernetes Deployment"
    description="Deploy Apache Doris on Kubernetes using Doris Operator"
    link="deploy-on-kubernetes/intro"
/>

<GettingStartedCard
    title="Cloud Deployment"
    description="Deploy Apache Doris on public cloud platforms such as AWS"
    link="deploy-on-cloud/doris-on-aws"
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