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# Kubernetes

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

Kubernetes is a powerful ecosystem that can be customized to meet almost any business requirement. It is a great option for environments with extensive security, availability, and scaling requirements, such as production environments handling high levels of API traffic.

The power of Kubernetes is bundled with a greater level of complexity when compared with lighter platforms such as Docker or Podman. The following environment types usually only require a small, static number of Deepgram containers, which you may consider deploying with [Docker/Podman](/docs/dockerpodman) instead:

* Development environments
* Proof-of-concept implementations
* Production environment handling low levels of API traffic

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What’s Next

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

* [Amazon Web Services](/docs/aws-k8s)
* [Google Cloud Platform](/docs/gcp-k8s)
* [Self-Managed Kubernetes](/docs/self-managed-kubernetes)