What about on premises setup? For beginners.

Imagine you want to run a business, like a small shop. You have two main ways to set up your operations in terms of where your "stuff" (like your inventory, cash register, and customer records) is kept:

1. "In the Cloud" (Not On-Premises):

• Think of this like renting space in a big shopping mall. You don't own the building, but you have your own store within it.

• For technology, this means using services and software that are hosted on someone else's computers, usually in a data center somewhere. You access them over the internet.

• Examples: Using Gmail, Google Drive, or a web-based accounting software. The company providing these services manages all the hardware, software updates, and security.

  
  

2. "On-Premises":

• Think of this like owning your own building for your shop. You are responsible for everything inside it.

• In technology, an on-premises setup means you have your own physical servers, networking equipment, and software installed directly at your location (your "premises" - hence the name).

• You are responsible for:

  • Buying and maintaining the hardware (the physical computers).

  • Installing and managing the software.

  • Ensuring the security of your systems.

  • Handling backups and upgrades.
    

In simple terms:

• Cloud: Someone else manages the tech infrastructure for you. You access it remotely.

• On-Premises: You manage all the tech infrastructure yourself, at your physical location.
  

Why would someone choose on-premises?

• More Control: Some organizations want more direct control over their data and systems.

• Security Concerns (sometimes): While the cloud is often very secure, some organizations with strict regulatory requirements might prefer to keep everything in-house for perceived greater control over security.

• Legacy Systems: Sometimes, older software or systems aren't easily moved to the cloud.

• Specific Needs: Certain industries might have very specific hardware or software requirements that are easier to manage on-premises.
  

What are the downsides of on-premises?

• Higher Upfront Costs: You have to buy all the hardware and software.

• Ongoing Maintenance: You need IT staff to manage and maintain everything.

• Scalability Challenges: Expanding your system might require buying more hardware, which can take time and money. #What about on premises setup? explain for beginners?