> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/9.3-install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/installation-of-the-pentaho-design-tools/install-the-ba-design-tools/choose-an-installation-method.md).

# Choose an installation method

Review the following table to determine which installation method is best for you.

**Note:** Make sure your users can write to the directory where you install the Pentaho suite.

| Method                      | Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Expertise                 |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Pentaho Wizard Installation | The Pentaho Business Analytics Installation Wizard is the easiest way to install design tools, utilities, or plugins on the server or client workstations. Use this method for evaluating the Pentaho Suite and for rapid development. | Basic computer knowledge. |
| Manual Installation         | The manual method allows you to manually copy design tool installation files to any directory on the server or client workstations. Use this method for rapid development.                                                             | Basic computer knowledge. |

Each method takes about 15 minutes to complete.

| Explore Considerations | Requirements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You Supply             | <p>As specified in the <a href="/pages/ENJzmzncMNbZRHhSBX1a">Components Reference</a>, each of the following items:- Computer with a supported operating system and hardware configuration.</p><ul><li>Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK).</li></ul> |
| We Supply              | <ul><li>Installation Package</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Expertise              | <ul><li>Basic computer knowledge.</li><li>Root or Administrative access.</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                           |


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