# Getting started

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Edera runs every container in its own VM. You get hypervisor-level isolation with one line of Kubernetes config—no image changes, no rebuilds, no new workflows.

## See it in action

The [interactive demo](https://run.edera.dev/demo-access) shows Edera blocking a real container escape attack. No install required—just sign up and watch it work.

## Run it yourself

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**Using EderaON?** Follow the [EderaON install guide](https://on.edera.dev/install-edera/) instead. The setup process is different.

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**Already have Edera installed?** Skip to [Deploy your first workload](https://docs.edera.dev/guides/deployment/deploy-apps/).

**Not using Kubernetes?** See [Running Edera without Kubernetes](https://docs.edera.dev/guides/standalone/no-kubernetes/) for the standalone path.

**Install Edera** on your nodes ( [detailed guides](https://docs.edera.dev/guides/install/)):

```bash
git clone https://github.com/edera-dev/learn.git
cd learn/getting-started/edera-installer
# Add your GAR key as key.json (request access at edera.dev/contact)
NODE_IP={node_ip} make deploy
```

**Deploy your app** with one change:

```yaml
spec:
  runtimeClassName: edera
  containers:
    - name: my-app
      image: my-app:latest
```

**Verify** it’s running in a zone:

```bash
kubectl get pod my-app -o jsonpath='{.spec.runtimeClassName}'
# edera
```

That’s it. Your container is now isolated in its own VM with a dedicated kernel.

## Go deeper

[For Developers\
Build and deploy with zero changes](https://docs.edera.dev/for/developers/) [For Platform Engineers\
Set up and manage infrastructure](https://docs.edera.dev/for/platform-engineers/) [For Security Teams\
Understand the security model](https://docs.edera.dev/for/security/)

**Learn more:** [How Edera works](https://docs.edera.dev/technical-overview/architecture/) · [GPU passthrough](https://docs.edera.dev/guides/gpu/) · [FAQ](https://docs.edera.dev/support/faq/)

**Need help?** [support@edera.dev](mailto:support@edera.dev)

Last updated on 2026-07-14

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