# About this guide

This guide explains how to install and configure your on-premises Talend product. You can install your product by using the Talend Installer or by manually installing the Talend modules. Before you begin, Qlik recommends that you review the [On-premises installation prerequisites](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/installation-guide-linux/8.0/talend-subscription-installation-prerequisites) section, and verify that you meet the hardware and software requirements for your installation.

Information noteImportant: Qlik Support will investigate issues related to third-party components and databases if they are required for the Talend product to function, but Qlik cannot provide patches on behalf of third-party components or databases.

If you already installed your on-premises product and are looking to upgrade, see [Talend Migration and Upgrade guide](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/migration-upgrade-guide/8.0).

To install Talend Cloud products, see [Talend Cloud Installation and Upgrade Guide for Linux](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/installation-guide-linux/Cloud) .