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Migration tools that run on-prem or inside your own cloud
“Runs in your environment” can mean three different things, and only one of them keeps your code and data inside. Ask each vendor which one they mean, in writing.
Three meanings
What should “runs inside our environment” mean?
Three claims that sound alike.
| What the vendor says | What it usually means | What leaves your environment |
|---|---|---|
| “Runs in your cloud” | The tool runs in your account, but may call the vendor’s service | Possibly code, telemetry or model calls |
| “Runs on your platform” | The tool runs inside the target platform’s workspace | Code moves into that platform; the source may be read remotely |
| “Runs fully inside your environment” | Everything, including any model, runs on your infrastructure | Nothing |
Three questions
Which migration tools run fully inside the customer environment?
Ask three questions of every tool. Platform tools run inside their own platform, which is fine if that platform is your target. Desktop converters run on an engineer’s machine; ask where code is sent for any AI features. Novuz answers the three questions this way: inside your environment; on a model you approve, including a local one; no.
- Where does the conversion engine run?
- Where does any language model run?
- Is any outbound connection required?
On-prem
Migration tools that run on-prem
For an on-prem or air-gapped estate, the tool must run without internet access. That includes any model it uses. Novuz runs as a Docker container or VM, works air-gapped, and can use a local model through Ollama for the edge cases, so no step needs a connection.
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What does an air-gapped pilot need?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Novuz work air-gapped?
Yes. Novuz runs as a Docker container or VM inside your network with no outbound connection, and the resolver can use a local model through Ollama.
Can it run entirely inside our VPC or data center?
Yes. A Docker container or VM in your cloud account or data center, air-gapped if you need it. Reports, logs and converted code are written to storage you control.
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