When to Use Swarm Mode

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> [!NOTE]
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> Swarm mode is an advanced feature for managing a cluster of Docker daemons.
>
> Use Swarm mode if you intend to use Swarm as a production runtime environment.
> 
> If you're not planning on deploying with Swarm, use
> [Docker Compose](/compose/) instead.
> If you're developing for a Kubernetes deployment, consider using the
> [integrated Kubernetes feature](/manuals/desktop/features/kubernetes.md) in Docker Desktop.

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Title: When to Use Swarm Mode

Summary

Swarm mode is for managing a cluster of Docker daemons in a production environment. If not using Swarm for production, consider Docker Compose or the integrated Kubernetes feature in Docker Desktop instead.