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| id: helm-install |
| title: Install Apache Pulsar using Helm |
| sidebar_label: "Install " |
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| Install Apache Pulsar on Kubernetes with the official Pulsar Helm chart. |
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| ## Requirements |
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| In order to deploy Apache Pulsar on Kubernetes, the following are required. |
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| 1. kubectl 1.14 or higher, compatible with your cluster ([+/- 1 minor release from your cluster](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/#before-you-begin)) |
| 2. Helm v3 (3.0.2 or higher) |
| 3. A Kubernetes cluster, version 1.14 or higher. |
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| ## Environment setup |
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| Before proceeding to deploying Pulsar, you need to prepare your environment. |
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| ### Tools |
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| `helm` and `kubectl` need to be [installed on your computer](helm-tools.md). |
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| ## Cloud cluster preparation |
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| > NOTE: Kubernetes 1.14 or higher is required, due to the usage of certain Kubernetes features. |
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| Follow the instructions to create and connect to the Kubernetes cluster of your choice: |
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| - [Google Kubernetes Engine](helm-prepare.md#google-kubernetes-engine) |
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| ## Deploy Pulsar |
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| With the environment set up and configuration generated, you can now proceed to the [deployment of Pulsar](helm-deploy.md). |
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| ## Upgrade Pulsar |
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| If you are upgrading an existing Kubernetes installation, follow the [upgrade documentation](helm-upgrade.md) instead. |
