Installation & Setup
There are four ways to install OpenBox. Pick the one that matches who runs the cluster and how you buy.
Pick an install path
Paths at a glance
| Path | Who deploys | Where | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDK into your AWS account | OpenBox team, into your account | New EKS Auto Mode cluster in your AWS account | You want the cluster provisioned for you, and to keep the account and data |
| Helm chart | Your team | Any Kubernetes ≥ 1.27 you already run (EKS / AKS / GKE / self-managed) | You have a Kubernetes platform and want full control |
| AWS Marketplace | Your team | Your existing Amazon EKS cluster | You buy through AWS Marketplace; org + admin created at install |
| Local PoC | You | Laptop (Minikube / kind) | Demos and evaluation |
All four install the same Helm chart. They differ in who provisions the cluster, where images come from, and what is configured for you.
Not covered
- Air-gapped clusters (no internet egress)
- Non-AWS managed provisioning — the Helm chart runs on AKS / GKE / OCI, but only the CDK path provisions infrastructure, and only on AWS. Cloud mappings are in Architecture → AWS integration surface.
Read next
- System requirements → — hardware, storage, GPU and network sizing
- Cost & sizing → — monthly cost per path
- Values reference → and Customization → — once you are installed