Flexible hosting: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid
Full control over where your data lives
Store your data on your own servers or use our cloud with automatic updates and high availability. Combine both in a hybrid setup and adapt hosting and operations to your requirements.
COMPARISON
Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid: Which option is right for you?
Cloud hosting means we run the software for you and take care of updates, maintenance, and availability. You can use the solution without any operational effort and keep your data automatically up to date. Our infrastructure is designed for high availability and runs on secure servers in the US and Germany.
With on-premise deployment, the software runs on your own servers. You retain full control over your data and infrastructure and decide whether to handle operations and maintenance internally or have us support you as needed.
In a hybrid setup, you decide which data stays on your systems and which is managed in the cloud. Sensitive data remains on your servers, while you can keep other content flexible and up to date in the cloud.
If you’re unsure which model fits your requirements, we’re happy to help you find the right setup in a short consultation.
YOUR BENEFITS
Full control over your data and infrastructure
On-premise is the right choice if you manage sensitive or business-critical data and don’t want to compromise on security and compliance.
100 % Data Control
Your data stays on your servers. You decide how it is stored, used, and protected.
Stay flexible
Switch between on-premise, cloud, or hybrid setups at any time without rebuilding your systems.
Additional security
Protect your setup with additional security layers like our DMZ adapter and clearly separate internal and external access.
Control access precisely
Define exactly who can access which data and reliably prevent unauthorized access.
BUILT FOR THE FUTURE
On-premise that adapts to your future
On-premise hosting remains a core part of 4ALLPORTAL. We continue to support companies that require full control over their data and infrastructure.
Our solution evolves with your requirements, stays compatible with modern technologies, and integrates into existing system landscapes.
At the same time, you stay flexible: switch to cloud or hybrid setups whenever your needs change, without rebuilding your entire system.
Technical requirements for on-premises hosting
Ready for a powerful and scalable solution?
4ALLPORTAL runs as a container-based application and integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures. It supports common Linux systems as well as established databases. The exact system setup depends on your requirements and is defined together with your IT team.
Find all technical details for IT and operations in our documentation
CUSTOMER VOICES
That inspires our Customers
The integration of 4ALLPORATL into our programme planning saves us 30% time in managing image data and represents a quantum leap in our workflow.
Matthias Wiediger
Project Manager
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We have implemented 21 PIM modules and optimised core processes. More than 130,000 assets, 400 brand images and 4,500 recipes are available at all times.
Thomas Borkowski
Projektmanager
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I really appreciate that we customized the Teekanne DAM metadata to fit our needs. This allows targeted searches by role and access rights—filters we lacked Group-wide before.
Nadine Hackstein
Head of International Marketing and Sales Service
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With 4ALLPORTAL we are well prepared for the future: The rights management for stock photos, own creations and partner photos is now optimally solved.
Dominic Brezinski
Head of CEWE MediaAssets
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The single source of truth centralises everything, eliminating version concerns. Collaboration is easier and the search and approval process saves us hours every week.
Christoph Schlittenhardt
Content Marketer
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Working with 4ALLPORTAL is smooth and the system is quick to use. Thanks to the intuitive interface, we save 50% of our time when searching for assets. A quick ROI!
Matthias Annaheim
Digital Marketing Manager
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The new uploader feature lets us seamlessly integrate content from our partner hubs into our system—a real game-changer for our collaboration.
Silas Landeck
Onlinemarketing-Manager
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In short, we were impressed by the modularity and scalability with which you can work in the system.
Siegfried Schneider
CMO
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We were looking for a fast DAM with Indesign integration and without user licences – and found it with 4ALLPORTAL. The personal contact and support are also convincing.
Sven Feurer
Brand Manager
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Frequently asked questions about hosting
The question of cost depends heavily on the individual requirements of your company. Cloud solutions have lower entry costs and do not require your own infrastructure.
On-premise hosting, on the other hand, requires an initial investment for your own IT infrastructure. However, this can pay off in the long term – especially if data protection and control are paramount.
The biggest disadvantage of cloud hosting is the manufacturer’s server location. Some DAM providers operate their software on offshore servers outside the EU, some of which are not GDPR-compliant. This can give rise to potential compliance and data protection concerns, as well as security risks. At the same time, this form of hosting is associated with ongoing fees for operation, maintenance and updates.
The biggest disadvantage is the need for high-performance hardware. If the company does not yet have a compatible IT infrastructure, corresponding one-off costs must be planned for.
Yes, hybrid hosting is supported. With this setup, the 4ALLPORTAL application runs in the cloud (Server in US or GER), while your data remains securely stored on-premise on your own servers. This approach offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility and scalability of the cloud combined with full control over sensitive data. It ensures compliance with internal security policies while reducing maintenance efforts, as 4ALLPORTAL takes care of application updates and cloud infrastructure.
| 1. Operating System and Infrastructure | Operating systems: Linux (e.g. Ubuntu or Debian) Hosting requirements: The 4ALLPORTAL exists as a purely container-based application and must be used accordingly as a Docker container. |
| 2. Database Requirements | Supported Databases: MySQL: Version 8.x MS SQL Server: Version 2019, 2022 MariaDB: Version 10.11 or higher |
| 3. Performance and Capacity | Storage: SSD storage is recommended for fast database operations Processor and memory: 4-8 CPU cores and 16 GB RAM as a recommended minimum requirement (depending on the number of users and assets) |
| 4. Supported Web Browsers | Google Chrome (latest or previous version) Mozilla Firefox (latest or previous version + ESR) Safari (latest or previous version) Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based, latest or previous version) Opera (latest or previous version) Vivaldi (latest or previous version) |
Find the right hosting model for your requirements
We help you evaluate your requirements and show you which hosting model best fits your infrastructure and goals. In a short, no-obligation consultation, we’ll figure out together whether on-premise, cloud, or a hybrid setup is the right choice for you.
