Choose a Deployment Model

Compare the three deployment options and choose the one that fits your environment.

CAST Imaging can be deployed in three ways. Choose the model that best fits your infrastructure and operating constraints.

Before you start
Who this is for IT administrator planning a new installation
Role required None (planning phase)
Prerequisites None

Comparison

Model Operating system Best for
Windows installer Windows Server Single-server setups, teams already using Windows infrastructure
Docker (Linux or Windows) Linux or Windows with Docker Desktop Reproducible environments, easier upgrades, containerized infrastructure
Kubernetes Any Kubernetes cluster High-availability, scalable, enterprise-grade deployments

Windows installer

The Windows installer packages all CAST Imaging components into standard Windows executables. Installation is straightforward and does not require container knowledge.

Choose this if: your team manages Windows servers and does not use containers.

See Install on Windows.

Docker

Docker Compose runs all CAST Imaging services as containers. Upgrades are simpler because you only replace container images.

Choose this if: you use Docker in your infrastructure, or you want a clean environment that is easy to reset.

See Install with Docker.

Kubernetes

Kubernetes distributes CAST Imaging services across a cluster. This model supports high availability and horizontal scaling.

Choose this if: you have a Kubernetes cluster and need enterprise-grade reliability or large-scale deployments.

See Install on Kubernetes.

Air-gapped environments

All three models can work without internet access. You must install a local extension server. See Install an offline extension server.

Next steps