EMS Deployment Architecture

Cloud vs Plant Local Server Environmental Monitoring System

Choose the Architecture That Fits Your Plant.

Environmental monitoring can be deployed using a plant-local server, cloud infrastructure or a suitable hybrid architecture. The appropriate choice depends on the customer's IT policy, network design, data requirements and operational model.

Compare deployment considerations before selecting the architecture for your ViSetuEMS implementation.

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Cloud vs Local Server Environmental Monitoring System
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Plant Local Server

Data at the Facility

The application and database can be hosted within the customer's plant infrastructure.

Local Network

Monitoring devices communicate through the site's configured network.

IT Control

Server maintenance, backup, access and infrastructure are managed according to the customer's IT policy.

Remote Access

Remote access can be provided through approved VPN or other secure architecture where required.

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Cloud Deployment

Hosted Infrastructure

The application can be hosted in a configured cloud environment.

Remote Visibility

Authorized users can access the application remotely where network and security policies permit.

Scalability

Cloud infrastructure can support expansion according to the selected hosting architecture.

Backup & Availability

Backup and availability depend on the selected cloud architecture and service configuration.

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Key Comparison

01
Data Location

Local: plant infrastructure. Cloud: hosted infrastructure.

02
IT Responsibility

Local: customer-managed infrastructure as applicable. Cloud: shared/managed hosting responsibilities depending on service model.

03
Remote Access

Local: usually requires approved remote-access architecture. Cloud: designed for remote access subject to security controls.

04
Network Dependency

Both architectures depend on reliable network and power infrastructure at the monitoring site.

05
Security

Both require appropriate access controls, network security, backups and operational procedures.

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How to Select the Right Model

01
Review IT Policy

Understand server, cloud, VPN and data-security policies.

02
Review Network

Check Wi-Fi/LAN coverage, internet availability and firewall requirements.

03
Define Data Requirements

Determine retention, backup, access and reporting requirements.

04
Plan Support

Define who will maintain devices, application, server/cloud and backups.

05
Document the Architecture

Create an agreed architecture and deployment plan before implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common ViSetuEMS Questions

Practical answers for customers evaluating environmental monitoring.

Is cloud always better than a local server?

Neither architecture is universally suitable. The choice should be based on the customer's IT policy, network, data and operational requirements.

Can ViSetuEMS work with a local server?

Yes. Local-server deployment can be configured based on project requirements.

Can ViSetuEMS be hosted in cloud infrastructure?

Cloud deployment can be considered based on the customer's architecture, security and service requirements.

Does cloud remove the need for network planning?

No. Monitoring devices still require suitable communication and infrastructure at the monitoring location.

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