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Arupa consists of two parts: the Kernel and plugins. The Kernel provides the server runtime. Plugins add the management features that run on it. Install the Kernel first. Then get the core plugins you need and add them to your Kernel installation.

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1. Install the Kernel

Choose the installation method that fits your environment:

Install from a binary

Run a released Kernel binary on Linux or macOS.

Install with Docker

Run the Kernel in a Docker container.

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2. Get core plugins

After the Kernel is installed, choose and obtain the plugins that provide the features you need. Start with the Coreplugins documentation. To add downloaded plugin packages to a running Kernel, see Install a plugin.