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Installing
A HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) installation consists of a Deploy server, a database server, and at least one agent.
Installing with Kubernetes
The HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server can be installed in a cloud-based environment, as a containerized server cluster, managed by Kubernetes. Deploy works with Kubernetes to simplify application deployment and manage versions in the containers.

Installing
A HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) installation consists of a Deploy server, a database server, and at least one agent.
- Firewall and communication configuration
  This topic describes the communication between the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) components, the firewall, and the ports involved in the communication.
- Installing the server database
  HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) requires a database. You can use the following database types for an evaluation or production server.
- Installing the DevOps Deploy server
  The server provides services such as the user interface used to configure application deployments, the security service, and the artifact repository, among others. Installing the server involves specifying configuration information for the server, such as the ports that the server uses.
- Installing with Kubernetes
  The HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server can be installed in a cloud-based environment, as a containerized server cluster, managed by Kubernetes. Deploy works with Kubernetes to simplify application deployment and manage versions in the containers.
  - Installing the server in Kubernetes cluster
    You can install a containerized version of the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server in a Kubernetes cluster. The HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server is installed using a Helm chart.
  - Accessing the DevOps Deploy server in a Kubernetes cluster
    You can access the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server in a Kubernetes cluster.
- Installing agents
  You can install agents from the server or from the command line on the agent system. To configure a failover server for an agent, you must install the agent from the command line.
- Installing agent relays
  An agent relay is a communication proxy for agents that are located behind a firewall or in another network location. You can install agent relays in interactive mode or in silent mode.
- Installing plug-ins
  Plug-ins can be installed at any time. You do not need to restart the server after you install a plug-in.
- Starting DevOps Deploy
  Both UNIX™ and Windows™ installations require the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server and at least one agent. If you are using a database other than Derby, make sure that the appropriate driver is installed and configured.
- Installing and uninstalling test fixes (patches) from the server
  Test fixes are provided to correct specific issues. They are applied to the server as patches.
- Uninstalling
  Learn how to uninstall the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server, and agent.

Installing with Kubernetes®

The HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server can be installed in a cloud-based environment, as a containerized server cluster, managed by Kubernetes. Deploy works with Kubernetes to simplify application deployment and manage versions in the containers.

The core installation of Deploy includes a server, database, and agents. In a typical containerized topology, the Deploy server is installed as a single server in a container or can be scaled to a server cluster managed by Kubernetes. The database is installed in a container or an on-premises location. Agents can be installed on cloud environments, virtual machines (VMs), containers, or physical systems.

System topology diagram for Kubernetes cluster

The server cluster is configured in Kubernetes® Service cloud-based environments.