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 Installation (ceph-deploy)
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A :term:`Ceph Client` and a :term:`Ceph Node` may require some basic
configuration  work prior to deploying a Ceph Storage Cluster. You can also
avail yourself of help by getting involved in the Ceph community.

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   Preflight <quick-start-preflight>

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	</td><td><h3>Step 2: Storage Cluster</h3>
	
Once you have completed your preflight checklist, you should be able to begin
deploying a Ceph Storage Cluster.

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	Storage Cluster Quick Start <quick-ceph-deploy>


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	</td><td><h3>Step 3: Ceph Client(s)</h3>
	
Most Ceph users don't store objects directly in the Ceph Storage Cluster. They typically use at least one of
Ceph Block Devices, the Ceph File System, and Ceph Object Storage.

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   Block Device Quick Start <quick-rbd>
   Filesystem Quick Start <quick-cephfs>
   Object Storage Quick Start <quick-rgw>

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