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You are viewing **Develocity Documentation 2025.3**. To view the latest available version of the docs, see [2026.1](https://docs.gradle.com/develocity/2026.1/installation/).

# Develocity Installation Overview

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Learn how to deploy Develocity using the two primary methods: the cluster installation or the standalone installation.

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## Cluster Installation

**Designed for:**

*   Enterprise-scale usage with high concurrency and large CI workloads
    

**Key Characteristics:**

*   Supports **multi-node Kubernetes clusters**, distributing the load across several machines.
    
*   Components (like the database, observability, and agents) are separated into individual pods and can be **horizontally scaled** independently.
    
*   Built-in support for high availability, failover, and resilience – ensuring Develocity is always there when you need it.
    
*   Includes essential Kubernetes features like persistent volume claims (PVCs), ingress controllers, and resource limits/requests for robust operation.
    
*   Can integrate seamlessly with external databases or leverage your existing cloud-native infrastructure.
    

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## Standalone Installation

**Designed for:**

*   Single-node deployments
    

**Key Characteristics:**

*   All Develocity components run together on a **single Kubernetes Node**.
    
*   Easier to install and manage – perfect for quick starts!
    
*   Reduced complexity, meaning fewer Kubernetes resources to juggle.
    
*   **Not** built for high availability or horizontal scaling.
    
*   Limited resilience to Node or Pod failures.
    

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## The Common Ground

No matter which installation type you choose, Develocity leverages the power of Helm and Kubernetes to make deployment smooth and consistent.

**Both installations use:**

*   **Helm charts** to manage the deployment – simplifying how you define, install, and upgrade Develocity.
    
*   Standard Kubernetes resources like Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs), and more.
    
*   Support for a wide range of Kubernetes providers, including cloud giants like EKS (AWS), GKE (Google Cloud), AKS (Azure), and on-premise solutions like OpenShift.
    

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## Summary Table

Here’s a quick side-by-side comparison to help you decide:

  
| Feature | Standalone | Cluster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Node Count | Single-node | Multi-node |
| Scalability | Minimal | High |
| High Availability | No | Yes |
| Complexity | Low | Higher (more configuration and infrastructure involved) |
| Helm/Kubernetes Support | ✅ | ✅ |

We hope this overview helps you choose the right Develocity installation for your needs! Refer to our detailed installation guides for step-by-step instructions on setting up either option.