> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bindplane.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bindplane.com/deployment/virtual-machine.md).

# Bare Metal or Virtual Machine

Deploy and manage Bindplane Server and Collectors on virtual machines using system packages

Deploy Bindplane Server and Collectors on virtual machines using system packages for traditional infrastructure deployments. This guide covers installation, upgrades, and configuration to help you get started quickly.

## Components

### [Server](/deployment/virtual-machine/bindplane.md)

The virtual machine deployment provides:

* Single-line install script
* Native system package installation
* Systemd service management
* Direct file system access
* Host-level monitoring
* Simple backup capabilities

### [Collector](/deployment/virtual-machine/collector.md)

Install Bindplane Collectors with a single install script and get:

* Systemd service management
* Direct file system access
* Native operating system packages

## Quick Start

1. [Install Server](/deployment/virtual-machine/bindplane/install-bindplane-server.md) - Deploy Bindplane Server
2. [Install Collectors](/deployment/virtual-machine/collector/install-and-uninstall-bindplane-collectors.md) - Deploy BDOT Collectors
3. [Upgrade/Uninstall](/deployment/virtual-machine/bindplane/upgrade-or-uninstall-bindplane-server.md) - Manage your deployment

## Additional Resources

* [Configure Server](/configuration/bindplane.md) - Set up your deployment
* [Install CLI](/cli-and-api/cli/installation.md) - Command line management
* [Use CLI](/cli-and-api/cli.md) - CLI documentation
* [Package Downloads](/deployment/virtual-machine/bindplane/package-downloads.md) - Available packages


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