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+# Local Setup Tests
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+This test suite is designed to be run after a local deployment of the platform. For more information on local deployment, refer to the [setup.md](../setup.md) and/or the [local deployment guide](../tutorials/local_deployment).
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+> The tests won't work for other deployment methods (e.g. GCP).
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