content/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/plan-deployment/_index.md
Before installing Redis Enterprise Software, you need to:
Set up your hardware. See [Hardware requirements]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/plan-deployment/hardware-requirements.md" >}}) and [Persistent and ephemeral node storage ]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/plan-deployment/persistent-ephemeral-storage" >}}) for more information.
Choose your [deployment platform]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/plan-deployment/supported-platforms.md" >}}).
Redis Enterprise Software supports a variety of platforms, including:
For more details, see [Supported platforms]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/plan-deployment/supported-platforms.md" >}}).
Open appropriate [network ports]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/networking/port-configurations.md" >}}) in the firewall to allow connections to the nodes.
Configure [cluster DNS]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/networking/cluster-dns.md" >}}) so that cluster nodes can reach each other by DNS names.
By default, the installation process requires an internet connection to install dependencies and synchronize the operating system clock. To learn more, see [Offline installation]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/offline-installation" >}}).
[Configure different mount points for data and log directories]({{<relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/customize-install-directories#config-diff-data-log-dirs">}}).
After you finish planning your deployment, you can:
[Download an installation package]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/prepare-install/download-install-package" >}}).
[Prepare to install]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/prepare-install" >}}) Redis Enterprise Software.
[View installation questions]({{< relref "/operate/rs/7.22/installing-upgrading/install/manage-installation-questions" >}}) and prepare answers before installation.