Enterprise Self-Hosting
OpenFactory Enterprise can run in a customer-controlled environment for teams that need private networking, air-gapped operation, custom compliance controls, or tighter integration with existing infrastructure.
Self-hosting is an Enterprise deployment option. It is not required for Free or Pro use of OpenFactory.
What Self-Hosting Provides
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Private control plane | Run OpenFactory services inside your cloud, data center, or lab network |
| Customer-managed compute | Use your virtualization, storage, networking, and security controls |
| Enterprise identity | Connect SSO, organization roles, and audit workflows |
| Artifact control | Keep images, logs, test evidence, and downloads inside your environment |
| Air-gapped support | Deploy with restricted internet access when your plan includes it |
Typical Architecture
An Enterprise deployment includes:
- OpenFactory web console
- OpenFactory API services
- Build workers
- VM or hypervisor integration
- Artifact storage
- Identity, audit, and integration services
The exact topology is agreed during onboarding and depends on your cloud, hypervisor, network, and compliance requirements.
Feature Availability
In the current release, self-hosted deployments run ISO upload, VM management, live machine monitoring, and compliance benchmarks inside your environment. Image builds, AI conversations, scheduling, security patch feeds, and policy documents run on hosted OpenFactory; self-hosted build execution is planned.
Deployment Options
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| Hosted OpenFactory | Fastest start, managed by OpenFactory |
| Private cloud deployment | Teams that need customer-owned networking and identity controls |
| On-prem deployment | Labs, regulated environments, or facilities with local hypervisors |
| Air-gapped deployment | High-control environments with restricted external connectivity |
Hardware Support
OpenFactory is a software platform today. Self-hosted deployments can target your own servers, workstations, edge systems, and hypervisor clusters. Validated hardware profiles and appliance-style offerings are planned for customers who want a more turnkey deployment path.
Next Steps
- Review prerequisites.
- Choose a deployment model with OpenFactory support.
- Prepare identity, networking, storage, and compute.
- Follow the installation and configuration guide provided for your Enterprise environment.