# Enterprise installation guide

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This guide explains how to **install and upgrade** Infotopics | Apps for Tableau extensions in an **enterprise (self-hosted) environment**.

Our enterprise extensions run on an **Extension Server** provided by Infotopics. This server hosts the backend services required by our extensions and allows them to run **close to native** on supported platforms: **Windows, Linux, and macOS.**

Using the Extension Server gives you full control over **hosting, security, authentication, and upgrades**, while keeping data within your own infrastructure.

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Not using [ExtensionsManager](https://docs.infotopics.com/extensionsmanager)? Install extensions via ExtensionsManager, or follow the platform-specific installation guides:

* [How to install the extension on Windows](/enterprise-installation/installation-guide/getting-started/windows.md)
* [How to install the extension on Linux](/enterprise-installation/installation-guide/getting-started/linux.md)

> **WriteBackExtreme,** **MailScheduler,** and **DashboardUsage** have **product-specific installation paths** and should be installed using their dedicated guides.

Select a product below to continue with the correct enterprise installation steps:

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