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As organizations grow and adapt to an evolving IT landscape, they must decide between cloud-hosted and self-hosted solutions. Each option offers distinct advantages, catering to different security, compliance, and operational needs.
Devolutions offers both models: Devolutions Hub (cloud-hosted) and Devolutions Server (self-hosted).
While cloud-hosted solutions like Devolutions Hub provide seamless access, reliability, and reduced maintenance, self-hosted deployments like Devolutions Server grant complete control, enhanced security, and stricter access restrictions. Understanding these differences is essential in choosing the right fit for your organization.
The benefits of self-hosting
For businesses prioritizing control, compliance, and data security, self-hosted solutions offer distinct advantages:
Complete autonomy
Self-hosting grants organizations full ownership over their environment. From data storage to user management, every aspect of the infrastructure is under your control. This autonomy is particularly beneficial for industries that require customized configurations or strict adherence to internal IT policies.
Restrict network access
With self-hosted deployments, businesses can implement strict network access policies, keeping systems isolated from external threats. Unlike cloud-based solutions, which inherently require Internet access, self-hosted platforms operate within a private network, significantly reducing exposure to potential attacks.
Enhanced privacy and security
Data privacy concerns are at the forefront of modern IT decision-making. Self-hosted solutions ensure sensitive information stays within an organization's infrastructure, reducing reliance on third-party providers. With custom security measures, businesses can comply with industry regulations more effectively while maintaining complete control over encryption, backups, and access management.
The benefits of cloud-hosting
Cloud-hosted solutions provide agility, ease of management, and high availability, making them ideal for businesses seeking efficiency and reliability.
Reliability and uptime
Cloud providers leverage robust infrastructure with high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery mechanisms. This ensures that services remain online with minimal downtime, even in the event of hardware failures or network disruptions. Businesses benefit from improved service continuity without the need to invest in additional infrastructure.
Lower maintenance and management efforts
One of the biggest advantages of cloud-hosting is the reduced IT burden. System updates, security patches, and infrastructure maintenance are handled by the service provider, freeing internal teams to focus on business-critical operations. Organizations can scale effortlessly without the complexities of managing on-premises hardware.
Making the right choice
Choosing between a cloud-hosted and self-hosted solution depends on an organization's priorities.
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If autonomy, security, and control over data and infrastructure are essential, a self-hosted solution like Devolutions Server is the better choice. It ensures maximum privacy while allowing your organizations to tailor security settings to meet your specific needs.
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If efficiency, reliability, and reduced IT management efforts are the priority, a cloud-hosted option like Devolutions Hub provides a streamlined, hassle-free approach with minimal maintenance and high availability.
By carefully assessing these advantages, you can align your IT strategy with your operational needs, ensuring a secure, efficient, and future-proof infrastructure.
Next steps
Learn how to integrate either Devolutions Hub or Devolutions Server as the underlying data source for your solution package:
