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6.0 Installation
This section contains information about installing and upgrading MapR software. It also contains information about how to migrate data and applications from an Apache Hadoop cluster to a MapR cluster.
Installing MapR and/or MapR Ecosystem Components
Describes how to install MapR software and ecosystem components with the MapR Installer or without the MapR Installer.
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.

MapR 6.0 Documentation

6.0 Installation
This section contains information about installing and upgrading MapR software. It also contains information about how to migrate data and applications from an Apache Hadoop cluster to a MapR cluster.
- Planning the Cluster
  Describes information and factors used in planning your cluster.
- Installing MapR and/or MapR Ecosystem Components
  Describes how to install MapR software and ecosystem components with the MapR Installer or without the MapR Installer.
  - MapR Repositories and Packages
    Describes the repositories for MapR software and Hadoop Ecosystem tools.
  - 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.
- Installing the File Migration Service on the Edge Cluster
- Installing MapR-XD
  Describes how to install MapR-XD software with or without the MapR Installer.
- Installing MapR Data Fabric for Kubernetes
  This section describes how to plan for, install, and upgrade the MapR Container Storage Interface (CSI) Storage Plugin and MapR Data Fabric for Kubernetes FlexVolume Driver.
- Installing MapR in the Cloud
  Provides an overview of MapR cloud installer capabilities.
- Upgrading MapR Core 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.
- Setting Up Clients
  Describes how to set up and use interfaces to a MapR cluster from a client computer.
- Setting Up the MapR Control System
  Describes how to configure and access the MapR Control System (MCS).
- 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 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.

Use this option . . .	When	See for more information
MapR Installer web interface	You need a wizard-like tool to install MapR software, and you want visual feedback about the installation process.	MapR Installer
MapR Installer Stanzas	You need a script-based tool to install MapR software, and you do not want to click through the menus and options provided by the web-based MapR Installer.	MapR Installer Stanzas
MapR Installer Containers	You want to use either the web-based MapR Installer or Stanzas from a Docker container.	MapR Installer Containers
MapR Installer in the Cloud	You want to deploy or modify a MapR cluster in Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.	Installing MapR in the Cloud

NOTE: If you do not want to use one of the MapR Installer options, you still have the option to install the software manually. See Installing without the MapR Installer.