This document discusses different options for deploying a Hadoop cluster, including using an appliance like Oracle's Big Data Appliance, deploying on cloud infrastructure through Amazon EMR, or building your own "do-it-yourself" cluster. It provides details on the hardware, software, and costs associated with each option. The conclusion compares the pros and cons of each approach, noting that appliances provide high performance and integration but may be less flexible, while cloud deployments offer scalability and pay-per-use but require consideration of data privacy. Building your own cluster gives more control but requires more work to set up and manage.