# Service

This section explains how to install and configure the Jumpstarter service in your Kubernetes cluster. The service enables centralized management of your Jumpstarter environment.

## Getting Started

For most users, we recommend starting with a **local installation** to get familiar with Jumpstarter before moving to production deployments.

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:maxdepth: 2

service-local.md
service-production.md
```

## Quick Start

**New to Jumpstarter?** Start with the [Local Installation](service-local.md) guide to get up and running quickly on your development machine.

**Ready for production?** See the [Production Deployment](service-production.md) guide for Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters with proper security, monitoring, and ingress configurations.