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title: "Distribution definition"
date: "2024-02-14T06:18:38+00:00"
summary: "Discover Drupal distributions: pre-packaged solutions for specific website needs. Learn about options and installation resources."
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For more information about Drupal terms and terminology, see the [Term index](/definitions).

Installing Drupal with the stock installation files downloaded from Drupal.org represents a blank slate for your website. You can install a distribution if your website matches a common use case, like a company intranet or a conference website, and you would like to take advantage of some common features built by other developers.

_Distributions_ (also known as _distros_) are a packaged group of files including Drupal core along with a group of themes and modules selected to address a particular need.

Different distributions are available to meet specific needs, including meeting the needs of a particular market (for example, governmental or educational institutions), or providing specific, deeply integrated functions into websites such as social media or commerce.

Finding a distribution
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Due to the open nature of Drupal, anyone can create a useful distribution others can use to help them start faster.

Other distributions
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For a list of available distributions created to address various needs, see [Download & Extend](https://drupal.org/project/project_distribution) on Drupal.org.

Finding more resources
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Acquia’s documentation contains articles and resources you can use for reference as you install your Drupal distribution, including the following:

*   [Installing a Drupal distribution](/acquia-cloud-platform/create-apps/install) for Cloud Platform.
*   [About Drupal multisite installations](/acquia-cloud-platform/develop-apps/drupal-apps/multisite-installation) for Cloud Platform.