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

There are several ways to deploy HCD clusters. Select the method that best suits your environment:

Mission Control (recommended):

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 kubectl commands for installation.

Mission Control also deploys the Data API, a JSON document oriented interface to your data.
Binary tarball installer. Install HCD on any supported Linux-based platform. Doesn’t require root permissions.
Docker container (demo only):

Use Docker to explore non-production development with HCD and the Data API in a local containerized environment. For more information, contact DataStax through the HCD product page.

After you install HCD, finalize your cluster configuration and start using your HCD database:

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.
Use Cassandra drivers to connect your applications to HCD. You can install drivers at any time after your cluster starts. For more information, see Cassandra driver compatibility.