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     1  # Install
     2  
     3  The Argo CD Operator was created with the intention of running through the [Operator Lifecycle Manager][olm_home], 
     4  specifically on [OpenShift 4][openshift_home]. This is where the operator shines most, as it leverages the powerful 
     5  features built into the latest version of OpenShift.
     6  
     7  That being said, the operator can be installed and provide the same functionality on any Kubernetes cluster. The 
     8  following methods are provided for installing the operator.
     9  
    10  ## OpenShift
    11  
    12  The operator is published as part of the built-in Community Operators in the Operator Hub on OpenShift 4. See the 
    13  [OpenShift Install Guide][install_openshift] for more information on installing on the OpenShift platorm.
    14  
    15  ## Operator Lifecycle Manager
    16  
    17  Using the Operator Lifecycle Manager to install and manage the Argo CD Operator is the preferred method. The operator 
    18  is published to [operatorhub.io][operatorhub_link]. Following the installation process there should work for most OLM 
    19  installations.
    20  
    21  Look at the [OLM Install Guide][install_olm] for an example using this approach with minikube. 
    22  
    23  ## Manual Installation
    24  
    25  The operator can be installed manually if desired.
    26  
    27  !!! info
    28      The manual installation method requires cluster credentials that provide the `cluster-admin` ClusterRole or 
    29      equivalent.
    30  
    31  The [Manual Installation Guide][install_manual] provides the steps needed to manually install the operator on any 
    32  Kubernetes cluster.
    33  
    34  [install_manual]:./manual.md
    35  [install_olm]:./olm.md
    36  [install_openshift]:./openshift.md
    37  [olm_home]:https://github.com/operator-framework/operator-lifecycle-manager
    38  [openshift_home]:https://try.openshift.com
    39  [operatorhub_link]:https://operatorhub.io/operator/argocd-operator