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// * installing_with_agent_based_installer/preparing-an-agent-based-installed-cluster-for-mce.adoc

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= Prerequisites

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Before installing the {mce-short} and deploying a hub cluster with the Agent-based Installer, you must complete several prerequisites.

The following prerequisites must be completed:

* You have read the following documentation:
** "Cluster lifecycle with multicluster engine operator overview"
** "Persistent storage using local volumes"
** "Using {ztp} to provision clusters at the network far edge"
** "Preparing to install with the Agent-based Installer"
** "About disconnected installation mirroring"
* You have access to the internet to obtain the necessary container images.
* You have installed the OpenShift CLI (`oc`).
* If you are installing in a disconnected environment, you must have a configured local mirror registry for disconnected installation mirroring.