> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trilio.io/kubernetes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trilio.io/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides.md).

# Platform Guides

Platform-specific installation, configuration, and management guides for Trilio for Kubernetes.

## Overview

This section contains guides for deploying and managing Trilio Vault on specific Kubernetes distributions and platforms, including OpenShift, Rancher, DigitalOcean, and others.

## Available Platform Guides

| Platform         | Resources                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **OpenShift**    | [openshift-virtualization.md](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides/openshift-virtualization.md) - Backup and restore VMs on OpenShift Virtualization                       |
| **Rancher**      | [rancher-operator-update.md](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides/rancher-operator-update.md) - Force update T4K operator in Rancher marketplace                           |
| **DigitalOcean** | [digitalocean-kubeconfig.md](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides/digitalocean-kubeconfig.md) - Fetch DigitalOcean Kubernetes kubeconfig for T4K UI                        |
| **OperatorHub**  | [operatorhub-custom-catalogsource/](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides/operatorhub-custom-catalogsource.md) - Custom CatalogSource configuration for restricted networks |

## OperatorHub Resources

* [restricted-network-installation-for-tvk-on-ocp-openshift.md](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides/operatorhub-custom-catalogsource/restricted-network-installation-for-tvk-on-ocp-openshift.md) - Installation in restricted/air-gapped networks

## When to Use This Section

Use this section when you need to:

* Deploy T4K on a specific Kubernetes distribution
* Configure platform-specific features or integrations
* Manage T4K through platform-native tools (Rancher, OpenShift ACM)
* Set up T4K in restricted or air-gapped networks
* Understand platform-specific requirements or limitations
* Use platform marketplace operators

## Platform Compatibility

Ensure your platform version meets the requirements specified in each guide before proceeding with deployment.

## Related Sections

* [**Storage**](/kubernetes/appendix/storage.md) - Storage backend and CSI driver configuration
* [**Reference**](/kubernetes/appendix/reference.md) - System requirements and best practices
* [**Integrations**](/kubernetes/appendix/integrations.md) - Tool integrations