# Introduction

This section explains the Portainer architecture and how to install it. We recommend that you read the entire section to ensure your installation goes smoothly.

Learn about the [architecture](https://docs.portainer.io/2.33-lts/start/architecture) first, get familiar with the [prerequisites to installation](https://docs.portainer.io/2.33-lts/start/requirements-and-prerequisites), then finally, step through how to [install the product](https://docs.portainer.io/2.33-lts/start/install) in your environment.

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[architecture](https://docs.portainer.io/2.33-lts/start/architecture)
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