☸️Standard Orchestrated container deployment

Standard Orchestrated container deployment (Kubernetes + Kots) for CARTO Self-Hosted

Standard Orchestrated container deployment

CARTO is deployed in an orchestrated environment on your existing Kubernetes cluster, using Kots to manage configuration and maintenance through the Admin Console UI.

How it works

CARTO services run as pods in your Kubernetes cluster and can be scaled horizontally. Kots installs into the cluster and exposes an Admin Console for configuration, versioned updates, and support bundles. The platform connects out to the external dependencies you provide: a PostgreSQL metadata database and object-storage buckets are always required, plus your data warehouse.

When to use it

This method might be appropriate if you and your team:

• Already use Kubernetes to deploy other applications.

• Have experience with Docker or DevOps concepts.

• Require scalability, high availability, and resilience.

• Prefer to use a UI for most configuration and maintenance tasks.

Characteristics

Aspect	Standard Orchestrated container deployment (Kots)
Infrastructure	An existing Kubernetes cluster
Configuration & maintenance	Kots Admin Console (web UI)
Scalability	Horizontal (multiple replicas)
High availability	Supported
Customization	Standard configuration options via the Admin Console
Best for	Production deployments on Kubernetes by teams who prefer a UI

What you'll need

Review the Prerequisites & Checklists, in particular the hardware & software requirements, the external metadata database, and object storage.

Next steps

Ready to deploy? Follow the Standard Orchestrated container deployment guide, or try the Standard Orchestrated quickstart first.