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Installation Options

RegScale supports multiple deployment methods to meet a wide range of customer needs. All deployment methods require container support (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes). Choose the deployment method that best fits your environment.

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Deployment Comparison

OptionBest ForProsCons
KubernetesProduction / EnterpriseScalable, HA, cloud-native, portableComplex setup, CLI knowledge required
Docker (Standalone)Testing / PoC / SMBsFast setup, local install, no cloud neededNo HA, limited to local resources
Podman (Standalone)RHEL-based EnvironmentsWorks without Docker, CLI focused, matches Linux-native environmentsRequires setup; some images may not support ARM/Mac

Supported Platforms

Operating Systems

  • Preferred: Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Supported for local testing: Windows 10/11 (with WSL), macOS

Browsers

  • ✅ Fully supported: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
  • ⚠️ Best-effort: Safari, Firefox
  • ❌ Not supported: Internet Explorer

Screen Resolution

  • Minimum recommended: 1920 x 1080
  • Mobile not officially supported; tablet experience optimized (iPad, Surface)

Development Environments

You may run a DEV instance of RegScale at no additional cost.

Recommendations:

  • Mirror production setup (Docker/K8s/etc.)
  • Test upgrades and features safely
  • Backup DB and file storage before applying changes