Which install method should I use?
You can install DataStax Enterprise (DSE) in several ways, depending on the purpose of the installation, and the type of operating system. Be sure to install on a supported platform.
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LCM can install DSE. Iref:opscenter:installing:opsc-install-link.adoc[Install DSE OpsCenter], and then provision a DSE instance. You define the deployment configuration, and you can allow LCM to install dependencies, such as SSH, Python, and Java. LCM provides the following features and benefits for managing your DSE clusters:
To install DSE using LCM, requires installing DSE OpsCenter, bringing your own instances on a supported platform with SSH and Python installed, and root permissions on the target nodes. |
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Installing DataStax Enterprise 5.1 on RHEL-based systems using Yum |
Installs DSE using Yum repositories on RHEL-based systems. Requires root permissions. Typically used in production environments. |
Installing DataStax Enterprise 5.1 on Debian-based systems using APT |
Installs DSE on Debian-based systems using APT. Requires root permissions. Typically used in production environments. |
Installs DSE on any supported Linux-based platform. Does not require root permissions. |
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Instructions for installing and deploying DSE on Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon EC2. |
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Download DataStax Docker images, and then run DSE containers. |
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If you have installed hot fixes, be sure to manually remove the hot fix JAR files before upgrading DSE. |
To install DataStax-compatible drivers, see Cassandra driver compatibility.
