# Quickstart

## Amazon Machine Image

To get started with Spherical Defense, you must first install the AMI onto your AWS infrastructure. This can be done in **3 minutes**. 

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[Amazon Machine Image](/guide/quickstart/amazon-machine-image.md)
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## CloudFormation

In order to integrate with your existing workflow, it is necessary to set up other AWS services to support the existing . The below instructions will help you set up a Spherical stack, including an externally facing **AWS API Gateway** for data ingestion.

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[CloudFormation](/guide/quickstart/cloudformation.md)
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## Docker Compose

&#x20;If you want total control of your hardware, you can also deploy using Docker after obtaining a license agreement. Please contact the team at **<contact@sphericaldefence.com>** to get access to our Docker repositories.

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