Installing operators for your deployment
An IBM Content Cortex container deployment requires multiple components. You can install these components by using Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) or Helm charts.
Available operators
The following table shows the operators that are available for a container deployment.
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
| Content | Required for a new container deployment. Provides the core IBM Content Cortex capabilities. Install this operator first. |
| IBM License Service | Required for a new container deployment. Tracks and reports license usage for compliance and license management. |
| IBM Usage Metering | Required for a new container deployment. Provides usage metering and reporting for container components. |
| IBM Content Cortex AI Services |
Provides AI Agent and MCP Server capabilities, including AI-driven chat and workspace capabilities.
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Deployment methods
You can install operators by using one of the following methods:
- Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM)
- Recommended for OpenShift® Container Platform deployments. Use this method when you want native operator lifecycle management from the OpenShift platform.
- Helm charts
- Recommended for Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Kubernetes deployments or when you need more control over deployment configuration.
After you choose a deployment method, go to the corresponding installation topic.