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# Setting up Truman

- [Installing Truman](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/installing-truman.md): Total Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
- [Installing the prerequisites](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/installing-truman/installing-the-prerequisites.md): Before beginning to use Truman, you will need to download all the following prerequisite software necessary for running Truman on your local device.
- [Setting up Truman locally](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/installing-truman/setting-up-truman-locally.md)
- [Defining your Simulation](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/defining-your-simulation.md)
- [Basic simulation components](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/defining-your-simulation/basic-simulation-components.md)
- [Simulation components](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/defining-your-simulation/simulation-components.md)
- [Best practices for simulation building](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/defining-your-simulation/best-practices-for-simulation-building.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/defining-your-simulation/frequently-asked-questions.md)
- [File Directory](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/file-directory.md)
- [Deploying Truman Online](https://truman.gitbook.io/the-truman-platform/setting-up-truman/deploying-truman-online.md)