Once you’ve selected a Web CMS, you’ll need to determine whether to run it on-premises or in the cloud. For an on-premises deployment model, your Web CMS runs on infrastructure that you provide or manage. The infrastructure may reside in a server room in your office, or be provided by a hosting company. For a cloud deployment model, your Web CMS runs on cloud infrastructure that's fully managed by your Web CMS vendor or by a cloud provider. This infographic helps you decide which deployment model makes sense for your organization.

1. CLOUD
ON-PREMISES
Where to Run Your Web CMS:
ON-PREMISES OR CLOUD?
Hardware Software
Your Web CMS will run on one or more
servers. As traffic to your site grows, you’ll
need to add more.
You’ll need to install and manage web
server and database server software. In
addition, you’ll need to install security
patches for the operating system running
on your servers.
Backups Upgrades
You’ll need backup server hardware
and software to take backups of your
files and databases.
You’ll need to apply regular upgrades to
your web server, database server and Web
CMS software.
Network Bandwidth Performance Testing
You’ll need to purchase and manage
network bandwidth from an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
You’ll need to run routine performance
tests to ensure your website is providing
acceptable response times.
Testing/Staging
Environment
Network Hardware
You’ll need to manage a testing
environment in parallel to your
production environment: more
hardware, more software.
You’ll need to install and manage routers,
switches, load balancers and firewalls.
Server/Network
Security
Infrastructure
Personnel
You’ll need to provide 24x7 security
monitoring to ensure your systems
and software are not compromised
by an outside attack.
You’ll need Full-Time Equivalents (FTE)
on your team to manage and
troubleshoot hardware in your
server room or data center.
To run your Web CMS on-premises, be sure you add
these items to your todo list.
Alternatively, let’s see what your todo list looks like
when your Web CMS is in the cloud.
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