# Downloading and installing Talend Data Services Platform

This chapter provides basic information about downloading and installing Talend Data Services Platform.

Before you begin, make sure to check the [Talend Installation Guide](https://help.qlik.com/talend/r/en-US/7.3/installation-guide-linux).

The installation described here is a local installation using the Talend Installer and the default settings, only for testing purposes. If you want to do any customization or a real life installation, we recommend that you follow the Talend Data Services Platform Installation Guide, contact the IT service of your company, or contact Talend Professional Services.

### In this section

* [Downloading Talend Data Services Platform](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-getting-started-guide-data-services-platform/7.3/downloading-talend-product)
* [Installing Talend Data Services Platform](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-getting-started-guide-data-services-platform/7.3/installing-talend-product)