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Faronics — on-premise or cloud
Faronics delivers endpoint protection and management in two models: self-hosted on-premise software, and the Faronics Cloud SaaS platform. Pick one, or plan a move from one to the other.
OPTION 01 · SELF-HOSTED
Faronics On-Premise
Console and management server run inside your own network. Full control over where management traffic and data live.
- Best when — you have existing server infrastructure, or a restricted or segmented network
- Core products — Deep Freeze Enterprise, Faronics Core, Anti-Executable, Anti-Virus
- Also — Insight, WINSelect, Power Save, Data Igloo
OPTION 02 · SaaS
Faronics Cloud
A web console hosted by Faronics. No management server to build or maintain, and remote sites are managed from one place.
- Best when — you have distributed sites, a small IT team, or want a faster rollout
- Core products — Deep Freeze Cloud, Anti-Executable Cloud, Anti-Virus Cloud, Software Updater
- Also — WINSelect, Power Save, MDM add-on for mobile
On-premise vs cloud
A quick comparison. Product availability and licence terms are confirmed by ITTree at quote stage.
ASPECT
ON-PREMISE
CLOUD
Where it runs
Consoles and servers you host and maintain
Faronics-hosted SaaS, managed from a web browser
Infrastructure
A server or console machine that you build, patch and back up
No management server to run; devices need internet access to reach the console
Management
Enterprise Console and Faronics Core
One cloud console for all products
Best for
Campuses with existing infrastructure, segmented or restricted networks
Distributed sites, small IT teams, faster rollouts
Platforms
Windows endpoints; other platforms vary by product
Windows and Mac, plus iOS, Android and Chromebook with the MDM add-on
Licensing
Per-device licences, terms confirmed at quote
Per-device subscription, terms confirmed at quote
Not sure which model fits?
Some estates run both during a transition. Tell us your sites, network constraints and team size and ITTree will recommend a path, including migration planning.
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