OnPremise

What is OnPremise?

On-premise refers to the traditional method of deploying and managing IT infrastructure, software and hardware directly on a company's own servers and data centers.

In contrast to cloud solutions, where data and applications are hosted on external servers, on-premise offers companies complete control over their IT environment.

This is particularly important in highly regulated industries, such as the financial or healthcare sector, where there are high requirements for data protection and data security.

How does OnPremise work in IT?

In an on-premise implementation, the entire IT infrastructure is provided and managed within the company's physical premises.

Companies install the necessary hardware and software in their own data centers or server rooms and are responsible for the maintenance, security and updates of these systems themselves.

This type of deployment allows companies to fully control their IT environment and customize it to their specific business needs.

Advantages of OnPremise

• Full control: Companies have complete control over their data, systems and security measures. This is ideal for companies that need to meet specific compliance requirements.
• Security: As data is stored locally, there is less risk of sensitive information being compromised by external attacks. This is particularly beneficial in highly regulated industries.
• Independence: Companies are not dependent on external service providers, especially when it comes to network availability or external maintenance windows.

Disadvantages and challenges

• High costs: Setting up and maintaining an on-premise infrastructure requires considerable investment in hardware, software and personnel. There are also ongoing costs for energy, cooling and physical space.
• Scalability: Compared to cloud solutions, scaling an on-premise environment is often time-consuming and costly, as additional hardware and installations are required.
• Maintenance effort: Companies are responsible for regularly maintaining and updating their systems themselves, which requires additional resources.

On-premise vs. cloud

While on-premise solutions offer more control and security, cloud-based solutions are often more flexible, scalable and cost-effective.

Companies that prefer a hybrid solution often combine both models to get the best of both worlds: the control and security of on-premise with the flexibility and scalability of the cloud.