> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.motar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.motar.com/welcome/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

Select your installation type and get your license.

### Which installation type is right for you?

Choose the environment that fits your current goal. Once you select a path, we will walk you through requesting your license, downloading the necessary assets, and completing the setup.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Local Demo Install</h4></td><td><strong>Best for</strong>: Rapid evaluation and feature exploration.<br>Set up <strong>MOTAR</strong> in a local sandbox environment. We will guide you through obtaining a <strong>Discovery</strong> License and configuring a functional local instance in minutes.</td><td><a href="/welcome/getting-started/local-installation.md">Local Installation</a></td><td><a href="https://540871446-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVJV84grXWXSLppsAzVKx%2Fuploads%2FzPYfelPPxpmiLlsw1kgp%2Flocal_install.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a5e0965-da1d-4920-b4c5-37c3f81357ca">local_install.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Production Ready Install</h4></td><td><strong>Best for</strong>: <strong>Enterprise</strong>-grade, scalable deployments.<br>Build a <strong>secure</strong>, scalable foundation. We’ll guide you through using your <strong>Enterprise License</strong> and preparing your production infrastructure.</td><td><a href="/welcome/getting-started/production-installation.md">Production Installation</a></td><td><a href="https://540871446-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVJV84grXWXSLppsAzVKx%2Fuploads%2Fk3zGmUVIfIz0axr5iG8G%2Fserver_install.png?alt=media&amp;token=2f39ac19-8127-4eb1-9c83-4dc541e8ede2">server_install.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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