Insight Enterprises Inc.

"On-premise" (or "on-premises") means software, hardware, or IT infrastructure located physically within an organization's own facilities, rather than hosted remotely in the cloud , giving them greater direct control, security, and customization but also responsibility for maintenance and higher upfront costs. It's the opposite of cloud-based (SaaS) solutions, involving servers, storage, and networks managed by the company's IT staff on-site for specific needs like compliance or unique processes.123

This video provides an overview of what on-premise IT means for a business:

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Brandon Gentry YouTube • Apr 4, 2025](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NncNsQ4JgBQ)

Key Characteristics

• Location: Resides in the company's own data center or building.
• Control: Offers maximum control over hardware, data, security, and operations.
• Responsibility: Requires significant internal IT resources for management, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Cost: High initial capital expenditure (CapEx) for hardware, plus ongoing operational costs.
• Customization: Ideal for creating purpose-built systems for unique business requirements.123

GlobalProtect, by Palo Alto Networks, is a VPN client and security solution that extends an organization's next-generation firewall security to remote users and mobile devices , ensuring secure access to corporate networks and applications from anywhere by creating encrypted tunnels.It protects against threats, enforces consistent security policies, and manages mobile access, making it crucial for remote work by securing traffic for laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

How it works

• Endpoint App:Users install the GlobalProtect app on their devices (laptops, phones).12
• Secure Connection:The app establishes an encrypted VPN (IPSec or SSL) connection to a GlobalProtect gateway (a Palo Alto firewall).12
• Policy Enforcement:The firewall applies the same security policies (threat prevention, URL filtering, application control) to remote users as it does to users inside the network.123
• Traffic Steering:It can secure traffic to the internet, private clouds, SaaS apps, or data centers, providing consistent security everywhere.12

Key Benefits

• Secure Remote Access: Allows employees to work safely from any location, accessing company resources.12
• Consistent Security: Extends corporate security policies (like threat prevention, malware blocking) to mobile endpoints.123
• Application Visibility: Identifies applications and allows for granular, application-based access control.1
• Device Security: Protects against threats on connected devices, preventing malware spread.1

Features

• Automatic discovery of the best gateway.
• Support for SSL/TLS and IPSec.
• Integration with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Device posture assessment (optional) to check device health before connecting.12345

"On-premise" (or "on-premises") means software, hardware, or IT infrastructure located physically within an organization's own facilities, rather than hosted remotely in the cloud , giving them greater direct control, security, and customization but also responsibility for maintenance and higher upfront costs. It's the opposite of cloud-based (SaaS) solutions, involving servers, storage, and networks managed by the company's IT staff on-site for specific needs like compliance or unique processes.123

This video provides an overview of what on-premise IT means for a business:

1m[

Brandon Gentry YouTube • Apr 4, 2025](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NncNsQ4JgBQ)

Key Characteristics

• Location: Resides in the company's own data center or building.
• Control: Offers maximum control over hardware, data, security, and operations.
• Responsibility: Requires significant internal IT resources for management, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Cost: High initial capital expenditure (CapEx) for hardware, plus ongoing operational costs.
• Customization: Ideal for creating purpose-built systems for unique business requirements.123

"On-premises" (or "on-prem") means software or IT infrastructure located physically at the user's site or within their own building, rather than in a remote cloud or data center , offering greater control, security, and customization for managing hardware like servers and networks directly, contrasting with cloud-based services. It's used in various contexts, from IT (servers, software) to hospitality (food prepared on-site) and legal (alcohol sold for on-site consumption), referring to being located within the physical boundaries of a property or establishment.12

In IT & Software

• Definition : Software installed on local computers and servers, managed by the organization.
• Components : Includes servers, storage, networking gear, and physical data center facilities.
• Control : Offers full control over performance, security, updates, and data location, crucial for compliance in regulated industries.
• Costs : Involves high upfront capital expenditure (CapEx) for hardware and ongoing maintenance, unlike cloud's operational expense (OpEx) model.12345