Microsoft Dynamics CRM On-Premise vs. Online
Microsoft now offers an online “cloud” deployment option for Dynamics 365 CRM as an alternative to the standard on-premise implementation. There are three options for hosting the software: On-Premise Deployment: On-premise software providers manage all data and servers for their solutions. These businesses may have dedicated server rooms or collections of other hardware to aid with the seamless operation of the software. This is the most common deployment method, and it allows companies complete control over data transit. Deployment Online: When Dynamics 365 CRM is installed online, it does so through the cloud. Cloud solutions, unlike on-premise solutions that run locally on a computer, are hosted off-site (typically by the solution’s developer). Users can log in to examine data at any time, from any device, as long as they have internet access. Hybrid Deployment: Some businesses desire the best of both worlds. For those businesses, a hybrid solution that combines on-premis...