Choose an installation method
Depending on your environment and needs, you can install Hyper-Converged Database (HCD) using the Mission Control UI or CLI, a tarball, or Docker.
HCD installation methods
Before starting development, you need to deploy an HCD cluster. DataStax offers a variety of ways to set up a cluster. Select the method that best suits your environment:
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Recommended: Mission Control. Mission Control is a cloud-based service that provides a unified management console for your database clusters. If you are planning a production deployment, DataStax recommends using Mission Control to manage your clusters.
Use the Mission Control UI to install HCD without running Kubernetes manually. The UI provides simple and expert modes.
If you have Kubernetes experience, you can use the CLI to run
kubectlcommands for installation.Mission Control also deploys the Data API for a simple JSON document oriented interface to data. For more details on the Data API, see Get started with the Data API.
For Mission Control installation instructions, see Install Mission Control with KOTS.
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Binary tarball installer. Installs HCD on any supported Linux-based platform. Does not require root permissions.
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Docker. You can use Docker to explore non-production development with HCD in a containerized environment. For more information, contact DataStax through the HCD product page.
Next steps
After you choose a method and install HCD, consider the following next steps:
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Explore the Data API. If you’re building web applications, mobile apps, or microservices, especially those that work with JSON documents or vectors, consider using the Data API. The Data API provides an HTTPS interface as well as clients for several languages. For more information, see Get started with the Data API.
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Install client drivers. Use client drivers to connect your applications to HCD. DataStax provides drivers for various programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, and more) that enable your applications to communicate with HCD. Install drivers at any time after your cluster runs. For driver compatibility information and installation instructions, see DataStax driver documentation.
