> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.envector.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.envector.io/1.4.x/get-started/installation.md).

# Installation

Set up enVector using the official deployment assets. The reference repository provides ready‑to‑use Docker Compose and Helm Chart configurations, plus example Jupyter notebooks for quick validation.

* Repository: <https://github.com/CryptoLabInc/envector-deployment>

## Options

* Docker Compose
  * Best for a quick local setup on a single machine.
  * Uses a `docker-compose.yml` provided in the deployment repo.
  * Guide: [🐳 Docker Compose](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/docker-compose.md)
* Helm Chart (Kubernetes)
  * Best for Kubernetes clusters and staging/production‑like setups.
  * Helm chart manifests are included in the deployment repo.
  * Guide: [⛵ Helm Chart](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/helm-chart.md)
* On-Premise Installation
  * Best for air-gapped or customer-managed infrastructure with no public network access.
  * Uses a delivery bundle with prebuilt images, SDK wheels, and a license token.
  * Guide: [🏢 On-Premise Installation](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/on-premise-installation.md)
* Google Cloud Marketplace
  * Best for evaluating enVector on Google Kubernetes Engine via a one-click deploy.
  * Provisions all enVector microservices into a GKE cluster with default values.
  * Guide: [☁️ Google Cloud Marketplace](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/gcp-marketplace.md)
* Example Jupyter Notebooks
  * Try the SDK end‑to‑end with runnable notebooks in the [deployment repo](https://github.com/CryptoLabInc/envector-deployment).
  * Useful for validating encrypted insert/search workflows and demos.

## Next Steps

* If you want a fast local run: [🐳 Docker Compose](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/docker-compose.md)
* If deploying to a cluster: [⛵ Helm Chart](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/helm-chart.md)
* If installing in an air-gapped environment: [🏢 On-Premise Installation](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/on-premise-installation.md)
* If evaluating on Google Cloud: [☁️ Google Cloud Marketplace](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/gcp-marketplace.md)
* To install the SDK locally: [💻 Client SDK](/1.4.x/get-started/installation/client-sdk.md)


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