ℹ️Introduction
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.
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