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The IBM Streams Quick Start Edition is a no-charge, non-production version of IBM Streams. With no data or time limits, Streams Quick Start Edition allows you to experiment with stream computing in your own unique environment.

IBM Streams offers a continuous, complete and connected solution. IBM Streams is always on when you need it, continuously analyzing data in motion. It speeds time to value with a complete set of tools for users and expands insight to include data in motion by connecting directly to data streams.

Install Instructions

There are several ways to try Streams QSE:

Quick Start Edition	Descriptions	Install Instructions
Native Linux Install	You may install the Streams QSE on any of the supported Linux systems. This edition contains all features supported by a full installation. This is not supported in a production environment.	Installing Streams Quick Start Edition for Linux
VMWare Image	If you do not want to set up a Linux environment, download the VMWare image. To get started, just download, unzip and run using one of the supported VM players.	Installing Streams Quick Start Edition VM Image

What to do next

Explore the Streams QSE VMWare image following the Quick Start Edition VM Getting Started Guide