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Overview
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NV3 is available as a standard OVA image for ESXi, Proxmox and XCP-ng and as a VHD image for HyperV environments. It's available in both subscription-based and perpetual version.

The installation process includes:

* Uploading the virtual machine images to the virtualiser.
* Creating a template (optional step).
* Adjusting machine settings.
* Starting the NV3 machine.
* Configure the NV3 network settings.
* Installing system via OOB management portal (:5443).
* Generating a licence request.
* Installing the licence.

Next, one can proced to a basic :doc:`high availability setup </getting-started/deployment-guide/multi-node-operation>` or straight to :doc:`the next steps </getting-started/deployment-guide/next-steps>`.