.. _`Introduction`:

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Introduction
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One of the key differentiators of Vortex OpenSplice is that it 
provides a user with the ability to choose exactly how to deploy Data 
Distribution Service (DDS) applications, *i.e.* there are different DDS 
system architecture deployment modes and also different networking 
service protocols. This allows a user to maximize both *intra*-nodal 
and *inter*-nodal performance based on requirements specific to their 
own use case. When evaluating Vortex OpenSplice it is very 
important to understand all of these features and benefits to ensure 
that the most appropriate combination is evaluated against your 
specific performance criteria. Once the performance figures have been 
observed the choice is usually clear. 

Every customer use case and set of requirements is different, so let 
us briefly guide you through how to best deploy Vortex OpenSplice 
so that it meets and exceeds your expectations. Here we explain how 
easy it is to get started with Vortex OpenSplice and observe the 
excellent performance and scalability it provides. Vortex OpenSplice 
is even shipped with dedicated performance tests that the user can 
build and run easily. 

*Note that this* Guide *serves only as an introduction and does not 
replace the full Vortex OpenSplice reference and user guides*. 

