# 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](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/start-here/install/local)                           | Development, debugging | 10 min | JDK 11+                  |
| [Docker](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/start-here/install/docker)                         | Quick evaluation, CI   | 5 min  | Docker                   |
| [Kubernetes](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/start-here/install/kubernetes)                 | Staging, production    | 15 min | K8s cluster, Helm        |
| [Managed Kubernetes](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/start-here/install/managed-kubernetes) | Production on cloud    | 20 min | Cloud account, CLI tools |

## Next step

Pick a method above, then continue to [First table and schema](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/start-here/first-table-and-schema).