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Self-Hosting CollabOps

Take full control of your CollabOps deployment by hosting it on your own infrastructure. Our self-hosting options provide enterprise-grade security, customization, and compliance capabilities.

🏗️ Deployment Options​

Choose the deployment method that best fits your infrastructure:

🐳 Docker (Recommended for Getting Started)​

Perfect for development, testing, and single-server deployments.

  • Quick setup with Docker Compose
  • Minimal resources required
  • Easy updates and maintenance
  • Development-friendly configuration

☸️ Kubernetes with Helm​

Enterprise-ready, scalable deployment for production environments.

  • Helm Chart Guide - Complete Kubernetes deployment
  • High availability with auto-scaling
  • Production-grade monitoring and logging
  • Zero-downtime updates with rolling deployments

🖥️ Bare Metal / VM​

Traditional server deployment for maximum control.

  • Direct system installation
  • Custom configurations
  • Legacy system integration
  • Maximum performance

📋 System Requirements​

Minimum Requirements​

  • CPU: 2 cores
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 20GB SSD
  • OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, or equivalent)
  • CPU: 4+ cores
  • RAM: 8GB+
  • Storage: 50GB+ SSD with backup
  • Database: PostgreSQL 12+ (external)
  • Cache: Redis 6+ (external)
  • Load Balancer: NGINX or HAProxy

🔧 Core Components​

CollabOps consists of several interconnected services:

Application Services​

  • Web Server - React-based frontend
  • API Server - Node.js backend services
  • WebSocket Server - Real-time communication
  • File Storage - Document and media handling

Data Services​

  • PostgreSQL - Primary database
  • Redis - Caching and session storage
  • Elasticsearch - Search and analytics (optional)

Supporting Services​

  • NGINX - Reverse proxy and load balancing
  • Certbot - SSL certificate management
  • Backup Service - Automated data backup

🚀 Quick Start​

1. Docker Compose (5 minutes)​

# Clone the deployment repository
git clone https://github.com/collabops/self-hosting.git
cd self-hosting

# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
nano .env  # Edit configuration

# Start services
docker-compose up -d

# Check status
docker-compose ps

2. Kubernetes with Helm (15 minutes)​

# Add Helm repository
helm repo add collabops https://charts.collabops.ai
helm repo update

# Install with default values
helm install collabops collabops/collabops \
  --namespace collabops \
  --create-namespace

See our detailed Helm guide for production configuration.

🔐 Security Considerations​

Authentication & Authorization​

  • HTTPS/TLS - Required for all communications
  • OAuth/SAML - Enterprise authentication integration
  • RBAC - Role-based access control
  • API Keys - Secure service-to-service communication

Network Security​

  • Firewall Configuration - Restrict unnecessary ports
  • VPN Access - Secure administrative access
  • Network Segmentation - Isolate services
  • DDoS Protection - Configure rate limiting

Data Protection​

  • Encryption at Rest - Database and file encryption
  • Backup Encryption - Secure backup storage
  • Key Management - Rotate encryption keys regularly
  • Audit Logging - Track all system access

📊 Monitoring & Maintenance​

Health Monitoring​

  • Application Health - Service status checks
  • Database Performance - Query optimization
  • Resource Usage - CPU, memory, disk monitoring
  • Network Latency - Response time tracking

Backup Strategy​

  • Automated Backups - Daily database and file backups
  • Backup Testing - Regular restore procedures
  • Offsite Storage - Geographic backup distribution
  • Retention Policies - Automated cleanup

Update Management​

  • Rolling Updates - Zero-downtime deployments
  • Staging Environment - Test updates before production
  • Rollback Procedures - Quick recovery from issues
  • Security Patches - Automated security updates

🛡️ Compliance & Enterprise Features​

Compliance Support​

  • SOC 2 Type II - Security controls framework
  • GDPR Compliance - Data privacy protection
  • HIPAA Support - Healthcare data security
  • ISO 27001 - Information security management

Enterprise Integration​

  • Active Directory - LDAP/AD authentication
  • Single Sign-On - SAML/OAuth integration
  • Custom Branding - White-label deployment
  • API Extensions - Custom functionality

📚 Documentation & Support​

Setup Guides​

  • Helm Installation - Kubernetes deployment
  • Docker Setup - Container-based deployment (coming soon)
  • Configuration Reference - Environment variables and settings (coming soon)

Troubleshooting​

  • Common Issues - Known problems and solutions
  • Log Analysis - Debug deployment problems
  • Performance Tuning - Optimization guidelines
  • Migration Guides - Version upgrade procedures

Support Channels​

💼 Enterprise Services​

Need help with your self-hosted deployment?

  • Professional Services - Implementation and migration assistance
  • Training Programs - Administrator and user training
  • Custom Development - Tailored features and integrations
  • Managed Hosting - We manage your dedicated infrastructure

Contact our enterprise team for more information.

Ready to deploy? Start with our Helm Chart Guide for a production-ready Kubernetes deployment.