On-Premises Hosting
On-Premises Hosting means: your IT runs on your own or dedicated hardware – not in the public cloud.
For some companies: standard.
For others: a compliance requirement.
For us: a valid alternative – whenever control, integration, or data protection come first.
What does On-Premises mean?
“On-Premises” (often shortened to “On-Prem”) refers to the operation of IT systems on your own infrastructure.
This can be in your own server room, a co-location data center, or with a regional hosting provider.
Unlike the Public Cloud, the infrastructure is owned by the operator – including responsibility for:
- Power, cooling & networking
- Maintenance & updates
- Monitoring & security
Advantages of On-Premises Hosting
- Data sovereignty: You decide where and how your data is stored and processed.
- Full control: Networks, firewalls, services – everything remains in your hands.
- GDPR compliance: No third-country transfers, full traceability.
- Network integration: Direct connection to local systems – e.g. in government or industrial environments.
Challenges
- Operational effort: Updates, hardware replacement, and incident handling must be organized.
- Scalability: New systems often require additional planning & investment.
- Availability: Redundancy & disaster recovery are your responsibility.
On-Premises does not automatically mean “better” – it means more control, but also more responsibility.
How RiKuWe operates On-Premises infrastructures
We also take over operations on your own hardware – for example in these scenarios:
- Local clusters for sensitive systems
- Kubernetes with internal CI/CD
- Data centers owned by the organization
- Infrastructure secured behind a VPN setup
Our services include:
- Managed Kubernetes
- Monitoring, backup & operations
- GDPR-compliant operations – documented, auditable, and SLA-backed
You provide the hardware – we ensure stability, updates, and security.
Alternatives
Depending on requirements, On-Premises can be complemented or replaced by:
- Private Cloud Hosting with European providers (e.g. Hetzner, IONOS)
- Hybrid solutions, where core systems stay on-prem while others run in the cloud
- RiKuWe hosting in dedicated EEA data centers – GDPR-compliant and fully managed
Conclusion
On-Premises Hosting offers maximum control – but requires responsibility.
With RiKuWe, you can run infrastructure internally without giving up professional operations.
We integrate your environment seamlessly into our toolchain – with the same quality, documentation, and security as our external clusters.
Whether on-prem, cloud, or hybrid – we operate what fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact difference between On-Premises and Cloud?
With On-Premises, the hardware is physically owned or controlled by the company. With cloud solutions, infrastructure is rented – typically from public cloud providers.
Can RiKuWe also operate our infrastructure in our own data center?
Yes. We can operate on your own hardware as well – using the same tools, processes, and SLAs as in our regular hosting.
Is On-Premises Hosting automatically GDPR-compliant?
Not automatically – but it is much easier to control. The key factors are documentation, access control, and traceability. We support you with that.
What if our On-Prem infrastructure is outdated?
Then we help with the transition – either through a preliminary project or by migrating to our managed infrastructure. Hybrid solutions are also possible.
Is On-Premises cheaper than Cloud?
It strongly depends on scope, operational duration, and requirements. In the long term, On-Prem can be more cost-effective – provided there is a stable operations concept.
