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= Deployment options

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Strimzi can be deployed on Kubernetes using a method that aligns with how you configure and manage your clusters.

Choose from the following options:

* *Manual YAML deployment*: Uses installation files to deploy all required resources, offering fine-tuned configuration and full flexibility.
* *OperatorHub.io (OLM)*:  Installs Strimzi through the Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) and simplifies lifecycle management.
Delivers a standard configuration that can be updated automatically or manually.
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* *Helm chart*: Provides a streamlined and repeatable deployment approach using the Strimzi Helm chart.
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For detailed instructions, see the guide for link:{BookURLDeploying}[Deploying and Managing Strimzi^].