# Deployment Overview There are various methods of deploying Joule. This section walks you through each deployment method to help you decide which method is more suitable for your needs. ## Joule Platform Joule has been built to enable and support a wide range of use cases. ### Single node deployment Joule is deployable as a single node with an optional GuardianDB backend. This is ideal for various use cases such as: * Getting started deployment * Lightweight IoT use case * Bespoke streaming transformation The [single node documentation](/joule/deployment-strategies/single-node.md) provides further information on how to leverage Joule using this deployment method. ### Cluster deployments Joule provides the ability to run in distributed mode using the Joule Guardian, configuration database and Joule processes. This deployment method is intended for high processing workloads which are distributable across multiple nodes. {% hint style="info" %} This feature is currently in early stages of development, May 2025. Please contact [Fractalworks](mailto:undefined) for further information. {% endhint %} The [cluster documentation](/joule/deployment-strategies/cluster.md) provides further information on how to leverage Joule using this method of deployment. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fractalworks.io/joule/deployment-strategies/deployment-overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.