> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://phalanetwork.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Easily build and deploy containerized apps to your own confidential virtual machine using the dstack framework

## Begin by deploying your first dstack app

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        Get started with a step-by-step guide for deploying apps on the vmm with dstack
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        <strong>Linux required.</strong> Follow our comprehensive guide to get started.
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## Zero Code Changes, Maximum Security, and Full Control

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      Use Your Existing Code
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      Protected Programming
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    <p className="text-sm mt-2">Get hardware-enforced, zero-trust compute. Security is built in, not bolted on.</p>
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      No Vendor Lock-in
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## Dive Deeper

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