# Install / Deploy

## Outcome

Select the right installation method for your use case and deploy a Pinot cluster.

## Deployment methods

| Method                                                          | Best for               | Time   | Prerequisites            |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------ | ------------------------ |
| [Local](/start-here/install/local.md)                           | Development, debugging | 10 min | JDK 21+                  |
| [Docker](/start-here/install/docker.md)                         | Quick evaluation, CI   | 5 min  | Docker                   |
| [Kubernetes](/start-here/install/kubernetes.md)                 | Staging, production    | 15 min | K8s cluster, Helm        |
| [Managed Kubernetes](/start-here/install/managed-kubernetes.md) | Production on cloud    | 20 min | Cloud account, CLI tools |

## Next step

Pick a method above, then continue to [First table and schema](/start-here/first-table-and-schema.md).


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