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Installation Methods Overview

OpenLift can be installed using a variety of methods, depending on your infrastructure and preferred deployment style. This document provides a brief overview of each supported installation method.

🚀 Docker (Recommended)​

Docker is the easiest and most straightforward method for installing OpenLift. It allows you to package the application and all its dependencies into a container, ensuring that it runs consistently across different environments.

✅ Why Docker?​

  • Simple deployment process.
  • Easy to manage and scale.
  • Minimal configuration required.

📌 Summary:​

  • Suitable for development and production.
  • Easy to update using docker compose pull and docker compose up -d.

👉 See the Docker Installation Guide for details.

🌐 Docker Swarm​

Docker Swarm is a container orchestration tool built into Docker. It allows you to deploy and manage OpenLift across multiple nodes, providing high availability and load balancing.

✅ Why Docker Swarm?​

  • Native support within Docker.
  • Simple and lightweight orchestration.
  • Suitable for small- to medium-scale production environments.

📌 Summary:​

  • Ideal for setting up a multi-node cluster.
  • Provides automatic service scaling and failover.

👉 See the Docker Swarm Installation Guide for details.

☸️ Kubernetes​

Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform designed for large-scale deployments. It automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

✅ Why Kubernetes?​

  • Highly scalable and resilient.
  • Supports automatic scaling and rolling updates.
  • Suitable for complex production environments.

📌 Summary:​

  • Best for large-scale production workloads.
  • Requires more initial setup and infrastructure.

👉 See the Kubernetes Installation Guide for details.

🖥️ Portainer​

Portainer is a lightweight container management platform that simplifies the deployment and management of Docker and Kubernetes environments through a user-friendly web interface.

✅ Why Portainer?​

  • Simple to use graphical interface.
  • Supports Docker, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes.
  • Easy to monitor and control containerized applications.

📌 Summary:​

  • Great for users who prefer a GUI.
  • Ideal for managing multiple containerized environments from one place.

👉 See the Portainer Installation Guide for details.

🔎 Choosing the Right Installation Method​

MethodComplexityScalabilityRecommended For
DockerLowMediumDevelopment, small production
Docker SwarmMediumMediumSmall- to medium-scale production
KubernetesHighHighLarge-scale production
PortainerLowMediumGUI-based container management

✅ Next Steps​

Choose the installation method that best fits your needs and follow the corresponding guide to get OpenLift up and running!