## Install Self-Deployed Runtime

URL: https://docs.atlan.com/product/connections/self-deployed-runtime/how-tos/install-runtime

> Choose your deployment platform and install Self-Deployed Runtime for secure connectivity to data sources in your infrastructure

:::info **Did you know?** 
SDR requires additional enablement and licensing. Contact your Atlan representative for details.
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Install Self-Deployed Runtime on your preferred platform to enable secure connectivity between Atlan and data sources within your infrastructure.

Docker Compose and Kubernetes guides include a connector selector—select your connector and the guide updates with connector-specific deployment values and system requirements. For SDR Orchestrator, the guide covers the one-time orchestrator setup; apps are then installed and managed from the Atlan UI.

## Choose your platform

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### Docker Compose

Lightweight deployment using Docker Compose for development, testing, and evaluation. Perfect for quick setup and single-node deployments.

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### Kubernetes

Enterprise-grade deployment using Helm charts for scalable, production workloads with high availability, advanced orchestration, and scaling capabilities.

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### SDR Orchestrator

Automated deployment using the SDR Orchestrator. One-time bootstrap setup on a Linux VM or Kubernetes cluster, then install and manage all apps from the Atlan UI—no per-app terminal commands needed.

## See also

- [Deployment options](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/platform/self-deployed-runtime/deployment-options/llms.txt): Understand the container model and how to choose the right deployment approach.
- [Verify container images](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/platform/self-deployed-runtime/verify-container-images/llms.txt): Verify image signatures and integrity after installation.
- [Configure network security](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/platform/self-deployed-runtime/configure-network-security/llms.txt): Set up firewall rules for outbound-only communication.

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