# Install Snow Owl

Snow Owl is provided in the following package formats:

| Package    | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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| zip/tar.gz | <p>The <code>zip</code> and <code>tar.gz</code> packages are suitable for installation on any system and are the easiest choice for getting started with Snow Owl on most systems. <br><a href="install-snow-owl/using-an-archive">Install Snow Owl with <code>tar.gz</code> or <code>zip</code></a></p> |
| rpm        | <p>The <code>rpm</code> package is suitable for installation on Red Hat, Centos, SLES, OpenSuSE and other RPM-based systems. RPMs may be downloaded from the Downloads section. <br><a href="install-snow-owl/using-rpm">Install Snow Owl with RPM</a></p>                                               |
| deb        | <p>The <code>deb</code> package is suitable for Debian, Ubuntu, and other Debian-based systems. Debian packages may be downloaded from the Downloads section. <br><a href="install-snow-owl/using-deb">Install Snow Owl with Debian Package</a></p>                                                      |