# Bindplane Server (Self-Hosted)

Deploy and manage Bindplane Server on Kubernetes with comprehensive guides for installation, maintenance, and configuration.

## Overview

The Bindplane Server provides the central management plane for your telemetry pipeline. When deployed on Kubernetes, it offers:

* Scalable architecture for high availability
* Native Kubernetes integration
* Automated configuration management
* Built-in monitoring and health checks
* Secure communication with collectors

## Guides

### [Installation](/deployment/kubernetes/server/installation.md)

Step-by-step instructions for deploying Bindplane Server using Helm charts or YAML manifests.

### [Upgrade](/deployment/kubernetes/server/upgrade.md)

Safely upgrade your Bindplane Server deployment while maintaining availability.

### [Uninstall](/deployment/kubernetes/server/uninstall.md)

Clean removal of Bindplane Server and associated resources from your cluster.

### [Components](/deployment/kubernetes/server/components.md)

Detailed documentation of core Bindplane Server components and their configuration options.


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