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Deploy your first workload

Choose the right first deployment path based on whether you are deploying an app, a Compose service, or a curated template.

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Deploy your first workload

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Choose the right first deployment path based on whether you are deploying an app, a Compose service, or a curated template.

Goal

Make the first successful deployment without picking the wrong runtime surface.

Current status

Live

This area is documented as current, user-reliable behavior.

Workflow

  1. 1Use a project if you have an app or Docker image.
  2. 2Use a stack if you already have a Compose workload.
  3. 3Use a template if you want a pre-curated service like a one-click stack.
  4. 4Verify logs, health, and connection info after the first deploy.

Expected result

You complete a first deployment and know which surface to use next time.