# Deploy the Guidance
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 This Guidance uses [AWS CloudFormation templates and stacks](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-whatis-concepts.html) to automate its deployment. The CloudFormation template describes the AWS resources included in this Guidance and their properties. The CloudFormation stack provisions the resources that are described in the templates. 

## Deployment overview
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 Use the following steps to deploy this Guidance on AWS. For detailed instructions, follow the links for each step. 

 Before you launch the Guidance, [review the cost](cost.md), architecture, network security, and other considerations discussed in this guide. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this section to configure and deploy the Guidance into your account. 

 **Time to deploy:** Approximately 15 minutes 

 Step 1. Launch the stack 
+  (Option 1) [Deploy the AWS CloudFormation template in AWS Regions](step-1.-option-1-launch-the-stack-in-aws-regions.md) 
+  (Option 2) [Deploy the AWS CloudFormation template in AWS China Regions](step-1.-option-2-launch-the-stack-in-aws-china-regions.md) 

 Step 2. [Launch the web console](step-2.-launch-the-web-console.md) 

 Step 3. [Create a transfer task](step-3.-create-a-transfer-task.md)