On premises means that computing resources are located in an organization’s own facilities rather than hosted in the cloud.
On premises
On premises means that computing resources are located and managed in an organization’s own facilities instead of in the cloud.
Quick facts about on premises
Local infrastructure
On premises systems run on servers, storage or networks located in the organization’s own environment.
Different from cloud
The term is often used to distinguish local computing from cloud based services.
Internal control
Organizations may use on premises infrastructure when they want more direct control over systems, data or operations.
Maintenance responsibility
With on premises systems, the organization is usually responsible for hardware, updates, security and availability.
How on premises infrastructure works
On premises infrastructure means that computing resources are hosted locally rather than delivered as a cloud service. The organization owns or controls the environment where systems run. On premises setups often include:
- Local servers
- Internal networks
- Storage systems
- Security and maintenance processes
This gives the organization direct responsibility for the infrastructure. It can offer control, but it also requires internal capacity to manage performance, updates, backups and security.
Why on premises matters in BI reporting
On premises matters because business data may be stored in local systems rather than cloud platforms. BI teams need to understand where data lives, how it can be accessed and what requirements apply before reports are built.
In Power BI, on premises data can still be part of reporting workflows. Skald BI helps with the next step: sharing finished Power BI reports through a secure branded portal for customers, partners and internal teams.
Use cases
See how different types of organisations use Skald BI to share Power BI securely with employees, customers and partners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an example of on premises infrastructure?
Examples include local servers, internal storage systems, private networks and business applications hosted in the organization’s own environment.
What is the difference between on premises and cloud?
On premises infrastructure is hosted locally by the organization. Cloud infrastructure is hosted by a cloud provider and accessed over the internet.
Why do companies use on premises systems?
Companies may use on premises systems for control, compliance, legacy systems, security requirements or specific operational needs.
How does on premises relate to Skald BI?