Getting Started with UDS Core

Choose your path based on your goal and environment.

Local Demo

Spin up UDS Core on your laptop using k3d. Explore capabilities, test integrations, and learn the platform—no production infrastructure required.

• Time: ~15 minutes
• Needs: Docker/Colima, 4 CPU cores, 10 GiB RAM
• Result: A fully running local UDS Core cluster

Start the Local Demo

Production Deployment

Deploy UDS Core to a real Kubernetes cluster—cloud, on-premises, or airgapped. Covers prerequisites, bundle configuration, and deployment.

• Time: 2–4 hours
• Needs: Kubernetes cluster, DNS, load balancer, object storage
• Result: A production-hardened UDS Core deployment

Start Production Deployment

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Comparing the Two Paths

	Local Demo	Production
Time	~15 min	2–4 hours
Infrastructure	k3d cluster created for you	Your Kubernetes cluster
DNS & Certs	Auto-configured for *.uds.dev	Your domain, real certificates
Storage	Ephemeral (in-cluster)	Persistent object storage
Identity	Keycloak with embedded dev-mode database	Keycloak with external database
Use case	Evaluation, development, learning	Mission deployments, production workloads