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Meshery deploys as a set of Docker containers to either a Docker host or a Kubernetes cluster. A given deployment of Meshery can be described as either an in-cluster or an out-of-cluster deployment. Meshery runs as a standalone management plane on a Docker host (out-of-cluster) or within a Kubernetes cluster (in-cluster). See the complete list of supported platforms below.
If you are deciding which installation path fits your environment, start with the Compatibility Matrix.
For runtime configuration after installation, see Meshery Server Environment Variables.
If you are deploying Meshery for production use, review the Production Deployment considerations for guidance on high availability, security hardening, performance, multi-cluster and multi-cloud operation, and operational readiness.