# Installation

To install the platform you can use one of the following procedures.

1. [The Vagrant Installation](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/userguide/installationguide/installation/setup-vm-vagrant). This procedure creates and installs a complete image with the Open Smart Grid Platform pre-installed, including all the tools such as Maven, Eclipse, SoapUI, etc.
2. [The Manual Installation](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/userguide/installationguide/installation/manualinstallation). Follow this guide if you want to install the Open Smart Grid Platform yourself.