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5.2 Installation
This section contains information on installing and upgrading MapR. It also contains information on how to migrate data and applications from an Apache Hadoop cluster to a MapR cluster.
Installing MapR or MEP Components
Describes how to install MapR software and MapR Expansion Pack (MEP) components with the MapR Installer or without the MapR Installer.

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5.2 Installation
This section contains information on installing and upgrading MapR. It also contains information on how to migrate data and applications from an Apache Hadoop cluster to a MapR cluster.
- Installing MapR or MEP Components
  Describes how to install MapR software and MapR Expansion Pack (MEP) components with the MapR Installer or without the MapR Installer.
  - MapR Repositories and Packages
    Describes the repositories for MapR software and Hadoop Ecosystem tools.
  - Planning the Cluster
    Describes information and factors used in planning your cluster.
  - Preparing each Node
    Identifies major factors in preparing each node in your cluster.
  - Installing with the MapR Installer
    The MapR Installer automates the process of installing MapR software and offers you a variety of options to complete the installation.
  - Installing without the MapR Installer
    Describes how to install MapR software and ecosystem components manually.
  - Configuring the Cluster
    This section contains information on configuring MapR clusters.
  - Setting Up the Client
    Describes how to set up and use interfaces to a MapR cluster from a client computer.
- Installing MapR-XD
  Describes how to install MapR-XD software with or without the MapR Installer.
- Installing MapR in the Cloud
  Provides an overview of MapR cloud installer capabilities.
- Upgrading MapR or MEP Components
  Depending on your current configuration, you may choose to upgrade the MapR version (MapR Core), ecosystem components, clients, or MapR Monitoring components.
- Migrating to MapR
  Provides instructions for migrating business-critical data and applications from an Apache Hadoop cluster to a MapR cluster.
- Applying a Patch
  You can apply a patch by using the MapR Installer, by using the command line (a manual process), or by using a MapR Installer Stanza.

Installing MapR or MEP Components

Describes how to install MapR software and MapR Expansion Pack (MEP) components with the MapR Installer or without the MapR Installer.

This Installation Guide has been designed as a set of sequential steps. The following topics are listed in the order which you would complete them. Complete each step before proceeding to the next.