# Why is the Docker container installation recommended for imports?

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**Created:** [December 18, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-docker-container-installation-recommended-for-imports/212523 "2021-12-18T14:45:50Z")\
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> [@Migrate a phpBB3 forum to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrate-a-phpbb3-forum-to-discourse/30810/1):
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> # 1. Importing using Docker container
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> This is the recommended way for importing content from your phpBB3 forum into Discourse.

What are the issues (or potential issues) using a development installation?

As for the import itself, is there any speed difference between a standard and a development installation?

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