# Introduction Ellipsis Drive can be used as a multi-tenant SaaS, but it is also available as a Private Deployment on infrastructure of your choice, optionally connected to your existing storage systems. A Private Deployment is typically used when: * data cannot be moved to a shared SaaS environment * a federated identity system is required * security or compliance policies require full infrastructure control If you are unsure which model fits your organisation, you can refer to this guide or contact our team for advice. *** ### Deployment options There are two standard Private Deployment models: #### 1. Ellipsis Drive-hosted Private Instance In this setup, Ellipsis Drive deploys and manages a dedicated instance in a cloud environment of your choice (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure). The instance is configured so that: * only your organisation can access it via your network * data remains within selected geographic or organisational boundaries This model provides: * full operational management by Ellipsis Drive * improved compliance with data residency requirements * reduced latency and lower data transfer costs * isolation from other tenants In this setup, you are the sole tenant of a fully managed, private environment. *** #### 2. Self-hosted Private Instance You can also deploy Ellipsis Drive within your own infrastructure. This option is typically chosen when: * security requirements are stricter * internal infrastructure control is required * full ownership of deployment operations is preferred Ellipsis Drive can run in any (cloud) environment that supports Docker containers. A full installation guide and architecture overview can be provided. In AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure, deployment can typically be completed within approximately two weeks. This includes connecting to your existing storage systems such as S3 or file servers. *** #### Support and responsibility model Our team can support your deployment and operations in line with your service agreement. However, direct access to your deployment infrastructure and systems is only possible if your organisation explicitly grants permissions. Providing limited access is recommended to ensure faster troubleshooting and smoother operational support. *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/installation/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.