Choosing a Helix DAM deployment path

Helix DAM requires the following components:

• Helix Core Server – Tracks and manages changes to all your digital assets in a single, secure location. Assets available in Helix DAM are stored on a Helix Core Server.
• Elasticsearch instance – Helix DAM uses Helix Search in conjunction with Elasticsearch to index asset information used to search for assets.
• Helix Search – An API used by Helix DAM to search and automatically tag your assets.
• Helix DAM – A web-based interface that streamlines the process of finding, reviewing, using, repurposing, and sharing assets. Helix DAM is built on top of Helix TeamHub. To install Helix DAM, you use the Helix TeamHub packages. To administer Helix DAM, you use the web-based TeamHub admin interface. See Operating system requirements for a list of supported operating systems.

Before you deploy Helix DAM, choose a path that best suits your needs. The applications you need to install and configure depend on if you already have Helix Core Server installed.

Helix Core Server is already installed

If Helix Core Server is already installed and configured, you can choose the automated deployment or manual deployment for Helix DAM and the required components.

Deployment options	Considerations	More information
Automated command-line deployment	Important The command-line deployment is currently a Technology Preview. Features offered in Technology Preview are experimental and not guaranteed to always work as expected. If you have feedback and functionality suggestions, email techpreview@perforce.com. Plan to complete deployment in minutes Easy deployment. Required components (Elasticsearch, Helix Search, and Helix DAM) are all installed and configured for you. Installer guides you through set up and deployment. Recommended option for Helix DAM evaluations Can install on premises or using cloud provider of your choice. For cloud deployment, cloud account required and cloud costs will be incurred.	Automated deployment
Manual deployment	Plan to complete deployment within hours or days Must manually install and configure Elasticsearch, Helix Search, and Helix DAM separately. Requires several steps. We highly recommend contacting Perforce Support for help and best results. Can install on premises or using cloud provider of your choice. For cloud deployment, cloud account required and cloud costs will be incurred. Linux only	Manual deployment

Helix Core Server is not installed

If Helix Core Server is not yet installed, you must first install and configure it before deploying Helix DAM and the required components.

Component	Deployment options	Considerations	More information
Helix Core Server	Cloud deployment using Helix Core Enhanced Studio Pack (ESP) for Azure	Recommended option - easy deployment, pre-configured environment Includes Helix Core, Hansoft, and Helix Swarm Azure account required Cloud costs will be incurred	Helix Core ESP deployment
	Do-it-yourself (DIY) deployment	More time intensive than ESP deployment Can install in cloud provider of your choice or on premises. For cloud deployment, cloud account required, and cloud costs will be incurred.	Helix Core admin quick start guide
Elasticsearch, Helix Search, and Helix DAM	Automated command-line deployment	Important The command-line deployment is currently a Technology Preview. Features offered in Technology Preview are experimental and not guaranteed to always work as expected. If you have feedback and functionality suggestions, email techpreview@perforce.com. Plan to complete deployment in minutes Easy deployment. Required components (Elasticsearch, Helix Search, and Helix DAM) are all installed and configured for you. Installer guides you through set up and deployment. Recommended option for Helix DAM evaluations Can install on premises or using cloud provider of your choice. For cloud deployment, cloud account required and cloud costs will be incurred.	Automated deployment
	Manual deployment	Plan to complete deployment within hours or days Must manually install and configure Elasticsearch, Helix Search, and Helix DAM separately. Requires several steps. We highly recommend contacting Perforce Support for help and best results. Can install on premises or using cloud provider of your choice. For cloud deployment, cloud account required and cloud costs will be incurred. Linux only	Manual deployment