7. Deployment Options

Flexible Deployment Models for Every Organization

3X Metadata Intelligence offers three deployment options to meet your organization's requirements for data residency, security, and operational control.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Best For: Organizations wanting instant access with minimal IT overhead

Overview

Fully managed cloud deployment hosted and maintained by 3X. Access the platform immediately through your web browser with no infrastructure setup required.

Features

Instant Access:

• Sign up and start using within minutes
• No installation or configuration
• Access from anywhere via web browser
• Mobile-responsive interface

Fully Managed:

• Infrastructure maintained by 3X team
• Automatic updates and new features
• 99.9% uptime SLA
• 24/7 monitoring and support

Scalability:

• Automatically scales to handle any database size
• No capacity planning needed
• Handle sudden usage spikes
• Pay only for what you use (credit-based)

Security:

• SOC 2 Type II compliant
• Encrypted data in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Zero data retention policy (data processed in-memory only)
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

Data Flow

Your Database (On-Premise/Cloud)
         ↓
   [Encrypted Connection]
         ↓
3X SaaS Platform (Cloud)
- Extracts metadata
- Processes with AI
- Generates documentation
- All data in-memory only
         ↓
Documentation Downloads to Your Device

What Gets Sent:

• Database schema metadata
• Sample rows (configurable, default 5)
• Connection metadata (for connection testing)

What Doesn't Get Stored:

• Your actual database data
• Sample rows (discarded after processing)
• Connection credentials (not persisted)
• Generated documentation (stored 24 hours only for download)

Network Requirements

Firewall Configuration:

• Allowlist 3X IP addresses (provided upon signup)
• Ensure database accessible from internet
• OR Use VPN/Private Connection

VPN Support:

• Site-to-site VPN available for enterprise plans
• AWS PrivateLink support
• Azure Private Endpoint support
• GCP Private Service Connect support

Pricing

Credit-Based:

• Pay only for what you use
• No upfront costs
• No infrastructure fees
• 5 free credits to start

Monthly Plans:

• Starter: 20 credits/month
• Professional: 100 credits/month
• Enterprise: Unlimited credits

Enterprise Options:

• Volume discounts
• Annual contracts
• Custom credit packages
• Dedicated support

Getting Started

1. Sign Up: Create account at platform.3xmetadata.ai
2. Verify Email: Confirm your email address
3. Configure Database: Add your database connection
4. Generate: Create your first data dictionary
5. 5 Free Credits: No credit card required to start

License-Based Deployment

Best For: Organizations wanting platform hosted in their own cloud environment

Overview

Deploy 3X Metadata Intelligence in your own cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) while maintaining full control over your data and environment.

Features

Data Control:

• All data stays within your cloud environment
• Full control over data residency
• Comply with regional data regulations
• No data ever leaves your infrastructure

Infrastructure Ownership:

• Deploy in your AWS, Azure, or GCP account
• Use your existing cloud credits
• Integrate with your monitoring tools
• Leverage your security controls

Customization:

• Custom network configurations
• Integration with your IAM/SSO
• Branded user interface
• Custom deployment regions

Support & Updates:

• Quarterly platform updates
• Dedicated support channel
• Architecture consultation
• Migration assistance

Deployment Architecture

Your Cloud Environment (AWS/Azure/GCP)
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │   3X Metadata Intelligence Platform     │  │
│  │   - Web Application                     │  │
│  │   - AI Processing Engine                │  │
│  │   - Database Connectors                 │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                    ↓                           │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │   Your Databases                        │  │
│  │   - Production DB                       │  │
│  │   - Analytics DB                        │  │
│  │   - Data Warehouse                      │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                │
│  All data stays within your infrastructure    │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Infrastructure Requirements

Compute:

• Application Server: 4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM (minimum)
• AI Processing: 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM (for larger databases)
• Auto-scaling support for variable workloads

Storage:

• 100GB SSD for application and temporary data
• S3/Blob Storage for documentation exports
• Database for metadata cache (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Network:

• Load balancer with SSL termination
• Private network connectivity to your databases
• No inbound internet access required

Supported Cloud Providers:

• AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, ALB, VPC
• Azure: Virtual Machines, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Load Balancer
• GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing

Deployment Methods

Container-Based (Recommended):

# Docker containers provided
docker pull 3xmetadata/platform:latest
docker-compose up -d

# Or Kubernetes
kubectl apply -f 3x-deployment.yaml

Infrastructure as Code:

# Terraform modules provided
terraform init
terraform plan
terraform apply

# Or CloudFormation/ARM templates
aws cloudformation create-stack --template-file 3x-stack.yaml

Managed Kubernetes:

• Amazon EKS
• Azure AKS
• Google GKE
• Includes Helm charts for easy deployment

Licensing Model

Annual License:

• Per-user licensing
• Unlimited credits
• All features included
• Support and updates included

Pricing Tiers:

• Team: Up to 10 users
• Business: Up to 50 users
• Enterprise: Unlimited users

What's Included:

• Platform software license
• Quarterly updates
• Technical support (business hours)
• Security patches
• Documentation

Optional Add-Ons:

• 24/7 support
• Dedicated success manager
• Custom feature development
• Training and workshops

Implementation Timeline

Week 1-2: Planning

• Architecture review
• Security requirements
• Network design
• IAM/SSO integration planning

Week 3-4: Deployment

• Infrastructure provisioning
• Platform installation
• Configuration and testing
• User acceptance testing

Week 5: Go-Live

• Production deployment
• Team training
• Documentation handover
• Ongoing support begins

On-Premise Deployment

Best For: Organizations with strict data residency requirements or air-gapped environments

Overview

Deploy 3X Metadata Intelligence entirely within your own data center with complete isolation from the internet. Ideal for highly regulated industries (defense, finance, healthcare) or government organizations.

Features

Complete Data Isolation:

• No internet connectivity required
• All data stays on-premise
• Air-gapped deployment support
• Zero external dependencies

Full Control:

• Own your infrastructure completely
• Customizable to your requirements
• Integrate with legacy systems
• Use your hardware/virtualization

Compliance:

• Meet strictest regulatory requirements
• ITAR compliance supported
• FedRAMP environments supported
• Industry-specific certifications

Offline Operation:

• No cloud dependencies
• Offline AI model updates
• Local license management
• Disconnected updates

Deployment Architecture

Your Data Center (Air-Gapped)
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │   3X Platform Servers                   │  │
│  │   - Application Cluster (HA)            │  │
│  │   - AI Processing Nodes                 │  │
│  │   - Load Balancer                       │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                    ↓                           │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │   Your Internal Databases               │  │
│  │   - All databases stay internal         │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │   Supporting Infrastructure             │  │
│  │   - Internal DNS                        │  │
│  │   - LDAP/Active Directory              │  │
│  │   - Monitoring Tools                    │  │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                │
│  Completely isolated - no external access     │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Hardware Requirements

Application Tier:

• 3+ servers for high availability
• 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM per server
• 500GB SSD per server
• 10Gbps network connectivity

AI Processing Tier:

• 2+ GPU-enabled servers (optional but recommended for faster processing)
• NVIDIA GPUs with 16GB+ VRAM
• 16 vCPUs, 64GB RAM per server
• NVMe storage for model caching

Database Tier:

• PostgreSQL or MySQL for metadata storage
• 4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM
• 1TB SSD storage
• Backup and replication configured

Storage Tier:

• NFS or SAN for shared storage
• 5TB+ for documentation exports
• Backup storage (2x data size)

Load Balancer:

• Hardware or software load balancer
• SSL termination
• Session affinity support

Software Requirements

Operating System:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8/9
• Ubuntu Server 20.04/22.04 LTS
• CentOS 8+
• Windows Server 2019/2022 (limited support)

Virtualization:

• VMware vSphere 7.0+
• Microsoft Hyper-V 2019+
• KVM/Proxmox
• Bare metal supported

Containers (Optional):

• Docker Enterprise
• Podman
• Kubernetes (on-premise)

Licensing Model

Perpetual License:

• One-time purchase
• Unlimited users
• Lifetime use
• Includes 1 year of support

Annual Maintenance (Optional):

• Software updates
• Security patches
• Technical support
• New feature access

Pricing:

• Based on database count or server cores
• Volume discounts available
• Government/education discounts
• Custom pricing for large deployments

Implementation Timeline

Week 1-4: Planning & Preparation

• Requirements gathering
• Architecture design
• Hardware procurement
• Network planning
• Security review

Week 5-8: Infrastructure Setup

• Hardware installation
• OS installation and hardening
• Network configuration
• Storage setup
• Monitoring deployment

Week 9-12: Platform Deployment

• Software installation
• Configuration
• Database setup
• Integration with your systems (LDAP, SSO)
• Security configuration

Week 13-14: Testing

• Functional testing
• Performance testing
• Security testing
• User acceptance testing
• Documentation review

Week 15-16: Production

• Production deployment
• User training
• Knowledge transfer
• Go-live support
• Ongoing support handover

Ongoing Maintenance

Updates:

• Quarterly software updates delivered via offline media
• Security patches as needed
• AI model updates (offline distribution)

Support:

• Dedicated support engineer
• Remote support (if allowed) or on-site
• 24/7 emergency support available
• Annual health checks

Training:

• Initial administrator training
• User training sessions
• Refresher training annually
• Custom training available

Comparison Matrix

Choosing the Right Deployment

Choose SaaS If:

• ✅ You want to start using immediately
• ✅ Minimal IT resources available
• ✅ Comfortable with cloud services
• ✅ Need flexible scaling
• ✅ Want predictable operational costs

Choose License-Based If:

• ✅ Data must stay in your cloud
• ✅ Regional compliance requirements
• ✅ Already invested in cloud infrastructure
• ✅ Want infrastructure control
• ✅ Need custom integrations

Choose On-Premise If:

• ✅ Data cannot leave your facility
• ✅ Air-gapped environment required
• ✅ Highly regulated industry
• ✅ Government/defense requirements
• ✅ Complete control required

Migration Between Deployment Options

SaaS → License-Based:

• Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
• Documentation exports to your environment
• User accounts migrated
• Configuration preserved

SaaS → On-Premise:

• Typical timeline: 3-4 months
• Includes infrastructure setup
• Complete configuration migration
• Training provided

License-Based → On-Premise:

• Typical timeline: 6-8 weeks
• Infrastructure transition
• Data migration
• Reconfiguration for on-premise

Next: Explore Use Cases to see how organizations use 3X Metadata Intelligence.