# Install Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL

Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL is the solution with the collection of tools from PostgreSQL community that are tested to work together and serve to assist you in deploying and managing PostgreSQL. [Read more :material-arrow-top-right: ](index.md).

You can select from multiple easy-to-follow installation options, but **we recommend using a Package Manager** for a convenient and quick way to try the software first.

=== "Package manager"

    Percona provides installation packages in `DEB` and `RPM` format for 64-bit Linux distributions. Find the full list of supported platforms and versions on the [Percona Software and Platform Lifecycle page](https://www.percona.com/services/policies/percona-software-support-lifecycle#pgsql).

    If you are on Debian or Ubuntu, use `apt` for installation.

    If you are on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or compatible derivatives, use `yum`.

    Choose your package manager below to get access to a detailed step-by-step guide.

    [Install via apt :material-arrow-right:](apt.md){.md-button}
    [Install via yum :material-arrow-right:](yum.md){.md-button}

=== "Docker"

    Get our image from Docker Hub and spin up a cluster on a Docker container for quick evaluation.

    Check below to get access to a detailed step-by-step guide.
    
    [Run in Docker](docker.md){.md-button}

=== "Kubernetes"

    **Percona Operator for Kubernetes** is a controller introduced to simplify complex deployments that require meticulous and secure database expertise.

    Check below to get access to a detailed step-by-step guide.

    [Get started with Percona Operator for PostgreSQL](https://docs.percona.com/percona-operator-for-postgresql/2.0/quickstart.html){.md-button}