Which install method should I use?
DataStax Enterprise 5.0 can be installed in several ways. This topic provides guidance for choosing the best method for your purposes.
You can install DataStax Enterprise in several ways, depending on the purpose of the
installation, the type of operating system, and the available permissions. Be sure to install
on a supported platform.
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Installation method | About |
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DataStax Installer | A Linux GUI-based/text installer with multiple options such as:
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Opscenter Lifecyle Manager | The DataStax Lifecycle Manager (LCM) can install
DataStax Enterprise. It is fully integrated with DataStax
OpsCenter. LCM provides:
To install DataStax Enterprise using LCM, requires installing OpsCenter, bringing your own instances on a supported platform with SSH and Python installed, and root permissions on the target nodes. |
Installing DataStax Enterprise 5.0 on RHEL-based systems using Yum | Installs DataStax Enterprise using Yum repositories on RHEL-based systems. Requires root permissions. Typically used in production environments. |
Installing DataStax Enterprise 5.0 on Debian-based systems using APT | Installs DataStax Enterprise on Debian-based systems using APT. Requires root permissions. Typically used in production environments. |
Installing DataStax Enterprise 5.0 using the binary tarball | Installs DataStax Enterprise on any supported Linux-based platform. |
Cloud providers | Instructions for installing and deploying DataStax Enterprise on Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon EC2. |