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.. _cluster:

=================
Cluster Reference
=================

As of CouchDB 2.0.0, CouchDB can be run in two different modes of operation:
    * Standalone
    * Cluster

This section details the theory behind CouchDB clusters, and provides specific
operational instructions on node, database and shard management.

.. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2

    theory
    nodes
    databases
    sharding
    purging
