Complete Guide: How to Set Up Ollama with UI and Run DeepSeek (or Any Model) Offline on Windows & Linux0

• AI, Best Practices & Patterns, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Platforms, Configuration Management, Containers & Docker, DevOps Tools, Infrastructure as Code, Job Automation, Kubernetes, Linux Basics, Monitoring & Logging, Networking, System Administration, Web Servers
• January 12, 2026

Introduction Welcome to this comprehensive guide on setting up Ollama with a user interface on your Windows or Linux machine! In today’s AI-driven world, having access to powerful language models locally on your computer offers unprecedented privacy, control, and cost savings. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or AI enthusiast, this guide will walk you through