Can you host the PassagePoint Server in the Cloud?

PassagePoint simply requires an IP address for each PassagePoint client to make a connection to the server regardless of where that server is located.

Typically since PassagePoint is an on-premise system, our customers use an on-premise server because they require an onsite, controlled environment for security purposes.

We do have a handful of customers that have chosen to host their server in the cloud using services such as Microsoft Azure. The first consideration is that the required ports will need to remain open for connectivity. Second, there are bandwidth and latency considerations, latency being more important, to ensure uninterrupted service.

Also, keep in mind that as you are no longer hosting the application, any services that the application uses must be addressable from the application. i.e mail, ldap, etc.

We recommend testing for latency. The minimum bandwidth requirement for the client workstation is 1.5 Mbps (up/down). Here is additional performance information for reference:

Bandwidth

<5ms = fast

<20ms = adequate speed

<50ms = some degragation operations

50-100ms = the program would be usable - may experience lag

>100ms = expect noticeable lag with program

We've had numerous customers that have migrated to the cloud (AWS, Azure, etc)

Typically you have 2 choices to move passgepoint to the cloud...

Either

1) use the vendors move tool and move the entire vm/machine

2) traditional way of copying and restoring on the cloud machine

You'll need to consult the cloud vendor to see what works best for you.

The cloud is no different than being on prem...

1) it'll need to meet our specs

2) ports (2080, 9876)

3) any services passagepoint server needs will need to be addressable from the server. For example, if you use email, the server will need to be able to reach the email server.

LMK if there are additional questions;.