Deployment Options
Choose the Deployment Model That Fits Your Requirements
Overview
Archivus supports multiple deployment models to meet diverse enterprise requirements around performance, compliance, data residency, and security.
Deployment Models
1. SaaS (Multi-Tenant)
Fastest time-to-value with enterprise-grade security
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Archivus Cloud │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Shared Infrastructure ││
│ │ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ││
│ │ │Tenant A │ │Tenant B │ │Tenant C │ ││
│ │ │ (You) │ │ │ │ │ ││
│ │ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ ││
│ │ │ │ │ ││
│ │ ┌────┴───────────┴───────────┴────┐ ││
│ │ │ RLS-Isolated Database │ ││
│ │ │ (40+ tables with RLS) │ ││
│ │ └──────────────────────────────────┘ ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Shared, managed by Archivus |
| Isolation | RLS on 40+ tables, application-level |
| Data Location | US/EU regions available |
| Availability | 99.9% SLA |
| Setup Time | Minutes |
| Best For | Most organizations |
Included:
- All features up to your tier
- Automatic updates
- Managed backups
- 24/7 monitoring
2. Dedicated Cloud
Dedicated resources with managed operations
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Your Dedicated Instance │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Dedicated Infrastructure ││
│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││
│ │ │ Your Tenant Only │ ││
│ │ │ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ App Servers │ │ Worker Pool │ │ ││
│ │ │ └──────┬──────┘ └────────┬────────┘ │ ││
│ │ │ │ │ │ ││
│ │ │ ┌──────┴──────────────────┴──────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Dedicated Database │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ (Your data only) │ │ ││
│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ ││
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Dedicated VMs/containers |
| Isolation | Complete infrastructure isolation |
| Data Location | Your choice of region |
| Availability | 99.95% SLA |
| Setup Time | 1-2 weeks |
| Best For | Regulated industries, high volume |
Additional Features:
- Dedicated compute resources
- Customizable scaling
- Enhanced monitoring
- Direct database access (read replicas)
3. On-Premise
Full control within your infrastructure
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Your Data Center / Cloud │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Your Infrastructure ││
│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││
│ │ │ Archivus Deployment │ ││
│ │ │ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ App Server │ │ Worker Server │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ (Docker/K8s│ │ (Docker/K8s) │ │ ││
│ │ │ └─────┬──────┘ └───────┬────────┘ │ ││
│ │ │ │ │ │ ││
│ │ │ ┌─────┴─────────────────┴─────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Your PostgreSQL │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Your Redis │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Your Object Storage │ │ ││
│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────┘ │ ││
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Your VMs/containers/bare metal |
| Isolation | Complete physical isolation |
| Data Location | Your data centers |
| Availability | Your SLA |
| Setup Time | 2-4 weeks |
| Best For | Maximum control requirements |
Requirements:
- Docker or Kubernetes
- PostgreSQL 15+
- Redis 7+
- S3-compatible storage
- Outbound HTTPS (for AI APIs)
4. Air-Gapped
Maximum security with no external connectivity
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Air-Gapped Environment │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ No External Network Access ││
│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││
│ │ │ Archivus (Air-Gapped) │ ││
│ │ │ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ App Server │ │ Local AI │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ │ │ (Ollama/vLLM) │ │ ││
│ │ │ └─────┬──────┘ └───────┬────────┘ │ ││
│ │ │ │ │ │ ││
│ │ │ ┌─────┴─────────────────┴─────┐ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Local PostgreSQL │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Local Redis │ │ ││
│ │ │ │ Local MinIO │ │ ││
│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────┘ │ ││
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││
│ │ ✕ No Internet ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Fully isolated environment |
| Isolation | Air-gapped network |
| Data Location | Your secure facility |
| Availability | Your SLA |
| Setup Time | 4-6 weeks |
| Best For | Defense, classified environments |
Special Considerations:
- Local AI model deployment (Ollama, vLLM)
- Offline license management
- Manual update process
- Local embedding models
Infrastructure Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Small Deployment)
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| App Server | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| Worker Server | 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM |
| PostgreSQL | 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD |
| Redis | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| Object Storage | S3-compatible, scales with usage |
Recommended (Production)
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| App Servers | 2x 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM (HA) |
| Worker Servers | 3x 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM (pools) |
| PostgreSQL | 4 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD (replicas) |
| Redis | Sentinel or Cluster, 3 nodes |
| Object Storage | Multi-region replication |
Enterprise (High Volume)
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| App Servers | 4+ nodes, auto-scaling |
| Worker Servers | 10+ nodes across 3 pools |
| PostgreSQL | Managed service or HA cluster |
| Redis | Cluster mode, 6+ nodes |
| DuckDB | Analytics instances |
Deployment Process
SaaS
- Sign up at archivus.app
- Configure tenant settings
- Start using immediately
Dedicated / On-Premise
Week 1: Planning
├── Requirements gathering
├── Architecture review
├── Security assessment
└── Infrastructure provisioning
Week 2: Deployment
├── Core services deployment
├── Database configuration
├── Storage setup
└── Integration configuration
Week 3: Configuration
├── SSO/Identity setup
├── BYOB configuration
├── Custom branding
└── User provisioning
Week 4: Validation
├── Security testing
├── Performance testing
├── User acceptance testing
└── Go-live
Comparison Matrix
| Feature | SaaS | Dedicated | On-Premise | Air-Gapped |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Minutes | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
| Infrastructure | Shared | Dedicated | Your own | Your own |
| Updates | Automatic | Managed | Self-managed | Manual |
| Data Location | US/EU | Your choice | Your DC | Your facility |
| AI Provider | Managed | Managed/BYOB | BYOB | Local models |
| SLA | 99.9% | 99.95% | Custom | Custom |
| Price | Per-seat | Custom | Custom | Custom |
High Availability
SaaS / Dedicated HA Architecture
┌─────────────┐
│ Load │
│ Balancer │
└──────┬──────┘
│
┌────────────┼────────────┐
│ │ │
┌─────┴─────┐ ┌────┴────┐ ┌─────┴─────┐
│ App-1 │ │ App-2 │ │ App-3 │
│ (zone-a) │ │(zone-b) │ │ (zone-c) │
└─────┬─────┘ └────┬────┘ └─────┬─────┘
│ │ │
┌─────┴────────────┴────────────┴─────┐
│ PostgreSQL HA │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ Primary │──│ Replica │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Security Certifications
| Certification | SaaS | Dedicated | On-Premise |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 Type II | In progress | Available | N/A |
| HIPAA | BAA available | BAA available | Self-attested |
| ISO 27001 | Architecture | Available | Self-attested |
| FedRAMP | Roadmap | Custom | Self-attested |
Getting Started
For Evaluation
- Start with SaaS - Fastest way to evaluate
- Document requirements - Compliance, data residency, volume
- Contact Sales - Discuss dedicated/on-premise needs
For Production Planning
- Download Requirements Checklist
- Architecture Review - Schedule with our team
- Security Assessment - Review our security documentation
- Deployment Planning - Timeline and milestones
Related Documentation
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