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# Docker/Podman

## Should I use this for my self-hosted environment?

Docker and Podman are a simple, fast approach for deploying containers. They are best used in environments that require a small, static number of Deepgram containers. This may include development environments, proof-of-concept implementations, and production environments handling low levels of API traffic.

Larger production environments often have certain security, availability, and scaling requirements, such as:

* Fine-grained Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and other security policies
* Zero downtime maintenance and upgrades
* Auto-scaling system capacity based on system load

If any of the above apply to you, a [Kubernetes cluster](/docs/kubernetes) may better fulfill these requirements.

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What’s Next

If you'll deploy with Docker or Podman, choose where you will deploy your infrastructure to begin setting up your deployment environment.

* [Amazon Web Services](/docs/aws-docker-podman)
* [Google Cloud Platform](/docs/gcp-docker-podman)
* [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure](/docs/oci-docker-podman)
* [Microsoft Azure](/docs/azure-docker-podman)
* [Bare-Metal Servers](/docs/bare-metal)