> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pmem.io/ndctl-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pmem.io/ndctl-user-guide/v71.1/installing-ndctl.md).

# Installing NDCTL & DAXCTL

The `ndctl` and `daxctl` utilities are used to manage the libnvdimm (non-volatile memory device) sub-system in the Linux Kernel. ndctl and daxctl are used to manage persistent memory devices and namespaces and they are required for certain [Persistent Memory Development Kit (PMDK)](https://pmem.io/pmdk) features. 

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Microsoft Windows users should visit the [Understand and Deploy Persistent Memory](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/deploy-pmem) documentation.
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The `ndctl` and `daxctl` utilities can be installed on Linux using either of the two options:

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[Installing NDCTL and DAXCTL Packages on Linux](/ndctl-user-guide/v71.1/installing-ndctl/installing-ndctl-packages-on-linux.md)
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[Installing NDCTL and DAXCTL from Source on Linux](/ndctl-user-guide/v71.1/installing-ndctl/installing-ndctl-from-source-on-linux.md)
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