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Self Hosted Introduction

Deploy and manage your own instance of Vantage Compute in your environment for complete control, customization, and data sovereignty.

Overview​

Self-hosting Vantage Compute provides:

  • Complete Control: Full control over the platform configuration and data
  • Data Sovereignty: Keep all data within your infrastructure boundaries
  • Custom Integration: Deep integration with existing enterprise systems
  • Compliance: Meet strict regulatory and security requirements
  • Cost Predictability: Avoid per-usage fees with your own infrastructure

Deployment Options​

Single Instance Deployment​

Deploy Vantage Compute as a single instance for smaller organizations:

  • All-in-One: Database, API, and web interface on a single server
  • Quick Setup: Fastest way to get started with self-hosting
  • Resource Efficiency: Minimal infrastructure requirements
  • Development/Testing: Ideal for development and testing environments

High Availability Deployment​

Deploy Vantage Compute with redundancy for production environments:

  • Load Balancing: Multiple API and web servers behind load balancers
  • Database Clustering: Redundant database servers with failover
  • Container Orchestration: Kubernetes or Docker Swarm deployment
  • Geographic Distribution: Multi-region deployment for disaster recovery

Microservices Architecture​

Deploy individual Vantage components separately:

  • Scalable Components: Scale individual services based on demand
  • Technology Flexibility: Use different technologies for different components
  • Independent Updates: Update components independently
  • Advanced Monitoring: Fine-grained monitoring and alerting

Prerequisites​

Infrastructure Requirements​

  • Compute Resources: Sufficient CPU, memory, and storage for your workload
  • Network Infrastructure: Reliable networking with appropriate bandwidth
  • Storage Systems: Persistent storage for databases and file systems
  • Load Balancers: For high availability deployments

Software Prerequisites​

  • Container Platform: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration
  • Database System: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or compatible database
  • Web Server: Nginx, Apache, or compatible web server/proxy
  • SSL/TLS: Valid SSL certificates for secure communications

Operational Requirements​

  • System Administration: Skilled administrators for deployment and maintenance
  • Monitoring Tools: Infrastructure and application monitoring systems
  • Backup Systems: Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Security Tools: Intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring

Architecture Components​

Core Platform Services​

  • API Server: RESTful API for all platform operations
  • Web Interface: User-facing web application
  • Database: Persistent storage for configuration and metadata
  • Message Queue: Asynchronous task processing and communication
  • File Storage: Storage for job files, logs, and user data

Cluster Management​

  • Cluster Controllers: Manage and monitor compute clusters
  • Agent Communications: Secure communication with cluster agents
  • Resource Discovery: Automatic discovery of available resources
  • Job Scheduling: Intelligent job placement and execution

Integration Services​

  • Authentication: User authentication and authorization
  • API Gateway: Single entry point for all API requests
  • Logging Service: Centralized logging and audit trails
  • Monitoring Service: Platform and infrastructure monitoring

Security Considerations​

Network Security​

  • Firewall Configuration: Restrict access to required ports and services
  • VPN Access: Secure remote access for administrators
  • Network Segmentation: Isolate Vantage components from other systems
  • SSL/TLS Encryption: Encrypt all communications

Data Protection​

  • Database Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest
  • Backup Encryption: Encrypt all backup data
  • Key Management: Secure storage and rotation of encryption keys
  • Data Classification: Classify and handle data based on sensitivity

Access Control​

  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Strong authentication for administrative access
  • Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions and role assignments
  • API Security: Secure API endpoints with proper authentication
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of all access and operations

Compliance and Governance​

  • Regulatory Compliance: Meet industry-specific compliance requirements
  • Data Retention: Implement appropriate data retention policies
  • Privacy Controls: Ensure user privacy and data protection
  • Security Auditing: Regular security assessments and penetration testing

Deployment Models​

Container-Based Deployment​

Deploy using Docker containers:

  • Docker Compose: Simple multi-container deployment
  • Docker Swarm: Container orchestration with Docker Swarm
  • Kubernetes: Enterprise-grade container orchestration
  • OpenShift: Red Hat's Kubernetes platform

Virtual Machine Deployment​

Deploy on virtual machines:

  • VMware vSphere: VMware virtualization platform
  • Hyper-V: Microsoft virtualization platform
  • KVM/QEMU: Open-source virtualization
  • Cloud VMs: Virtual machines on public cloud platforms

Bare Metal Deployment​

Deploy directly on physical servers:

  • Performance: Maximum performance with no virtualization overhead
  • Control: Complete control over hardware and system configuration
  • Security: Enhanced security with no hypervisor layer
  • Compliance: Meet requirements that prohibit virtualization

Getting Started​

Planning Phase​

  1. Requirements Assessment: Define performance, security, and compliance requirements
  2. Architecture Design: Design the deployment architecture
  3. Infrastructure Planning: Plan hardware and network requirements
  4. Security Planning: Define security controls and procedures

Preparation Phase​

  1. Infrastructure Setup: Prepare servers, networking, and storage
  2. Software Installation: Install required software dependencies
  3. Security Configuration: Configure firewalls, SSL certificates, and access controls
  4. Monitoring Setup: Install and configure monitoring tools

Deployment Phase​

  1. Component Installation: Install and configure Vantage components
  2. Integration Testing: Test integration with existing systems
  3. Performance Testing: Validate performance under expected loads
  4. Security Testing: Conduct security testing and validation

Production Phase​

  1. Go-Live: Deploy to production environment
  2. User Training: Train administrators and end users
  3. Monitoring: Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting
  4. Maintenance: Establish maintenance and update procedures

Support and Maintenance​

Professional Services​

  • Deployment Assistance: Expert help with planning and deployment
  • Custom Development: Custom integrations and feature development
  • Training Services: Administrator and user training programs
  • Consulting: Architecture and optimization consulting

Ongoing Support​

  • Technical Support: Access to technical support resources
  • Documentation: Comprehensive deployment and administration guides
  • Community Support: Access to user community and forums
  • Update Services: Regular platform updates and security patches

Monitoring and Optimization​

  • Performance Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of system performance
  • Capacity Planning: Monitoring growth and planning expansion
  • Security Monitoring: Ongoing security monitoring and threat detection
  • Optimization Services: Performance tuning and optimization

Best Practices​

Deployment​

  • Start Small: Begin with a minimal deployment and expand as needed
  • Test Thoroughly: Extensive testing in non-production environments
  • Document Everything: Maintain comprehensive documentation
  • Plan for Scale: Design for future growth and expansion

Operations​

  • Automate Processes: Automate routine maintenance and operations
  • Monitor Continuously: Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting
  • Regular Backups: Maintain regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Security Updates: Keep all components updated with security patches

Governance​

  • Change Management: Implement formal change control processes
  • Access Reviews: Regular review of user access and permissions
  • Compliance Audits: Regular compliance and security audits
  • Incident Response: Establish incident response procedures

Next Steps​

To get started with self-hosting Vantage Compute:

  1. Setup Guide - Detailed setup and installation instructions
  2. Management Guide - Ongoing management and maintenance
  3. Contact Sales - Discuss licensing and professional services
  4. Professional Services - Get expert help with deployment and customization

For specific deployment scenarios and detailed configuration guides, select the appropriate option from the navigation menu.