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On-premise / self-hosted

On-premises, also known as self-hosted, is a setup that allows databases and software to be implemented 100% on your own infrastructure. In practice, it means knowing where your data is stored, how it’s handled, and who gets hold of it. This is because you keep the data on your servers. In this way, you avoid the risk of sharing data with third parties.

With on-premises hosting, you get complete control and ownership. This translates into better security and more flexibility in using the data. Finally, you gain better efficiency, scalability and support.

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