Hosting – Cerri Work

With the cloud, your data will be hosted within Cerri’s infrastructure on the secure Microsoft Azure cloud. Cerri takes care of executing all software updates.

With private cloud hosting, Cerri Work is installed as a separate instance and data independent installation on Cerri’s cloud infrastructure. Cerri takes care of executing all software updates.

Hosting on-premise on your server grants you full control over your system and data, as the software is installed directly onto your organization’s IT infrastructure, shielded by your internal firewalls. This means there is no shared hosting platform; your data occupies its own, independent space, ensuring absolute privacy.

There are several advantages to using private cloud hosting over public cloud hosting, depending on your specific needs and requirements. Here are some key benefits:

1. Enhanced Security and Privacy: In a private cloud environment, resources are not shared with others, so the infrastructure and systems can offer enhanced security and privacy. Crucial if your organization deals with sensitive data or needs to comply with strict regulatory requirements.
2. Greater Control: With a private cloud, you have complete control over your environment. This means you can tailor and configure the infrastructure to meet your specific business needs. You can also control where your data is stored and how it is protected.
3. Improved Performance: Since the infrastructure in a private cloud is dedicated to a single organization, the resources are not shared with others. This can result in improved performance as there is less competition for resources.
4. Better Compliance: For industries that need to comply with strict regulations, such as healthcare or finance, private clouds offer the ability to establish and enforce specific policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Advantages of private cloud hosting over on your server:

• Scalability: Private cloud hosting is highly scalable. It can easily adjust to your business needs by adding or removing resources without the need for physical changes to your infrastructure.

Disadvantages of private cloud hosting compared to on your server:

• Dependency on Internet: The functioning of a private cloud depends heavily on internet connectivity. Any interruptions to your internet service could hinder access to your data.

Advantages of hosting on-premise on your server over private cloud:

• Control: With on-premise hosting, you have complete control over your physical servers, data, and network. This is beneficial for organizations that need high levels of security and have strict compliance requirements.
• Performance: Since data doesn’t have to travel over the internet, on-premise systems often offer superior performance and faster data access.

Disadvantages of hosting on-premise on your server compared to private cloud:

• Scalability: Scaling on-premise infrastructure can be more challenging and time-consuming, requiring additional hardware and potential downtime.
• Maintenance: On-premise solutions require ongoing maintenance, including updates, security measures, and potential repairs, which could add to the total cost of ownership.
• Disaster Recovery: In the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event, on-premise systems can be at risk. Unless you have robust backup and disaster recovery plans in place, you could potentially lose data.

The choice between private and public cloud or self-hosting depends on multiple factors such as your organization’s budget, size, industry, and specific needs. We can help analyze the requirements and potential solutions with you before deciding on the appropriate setup.

Cerri Work is hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud in Switzerland. 

If your organization has special requirements to be hosted in a specific country or region, please contact us to discover the options of having your environment hosted on an Azure private cloud in another location. 

In the case of on-premise and private cloud hosting your data will be where you install it.

There basically are none. You simply need access to the internet!

With the added security of private cloud hosting comes a certain amount of responsibility to your organization. Operating a private cloud requires a higher level of technical expertise, as your business will be responsible for managing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure.

Please contact us to learn about the different options available.