Choosing where your ERP runs is not only a technical decision. It affects how you manage security, how your IT team supports uptime, and how you satisfy customer and regulatory expectations around data access and control.

Cetec ERP supports multiple hosting approaches. If your manufacturing business is comfortable with a SaaS deployment, Cetec ERP is available as a cloud-native multi-tenant platform hosted via Google Cloud Compute. If you have internal policies or compliance obligations that require more direct control, Cetec ERP can also be installed on your own local hardware or hosted with a third-party cloud provider.

Cloud Hosting in Cetec ERP

Many manufacturers prefer a SaaS deployment because it reduces internal infrastructure overhead and keeps access simple for distributed teams. Cetec ERP is a cloud-native platform and offers hosting via Google Cloud Compute at no additional charge. For teams that want a standard cloud setup, this is typically the lowest-effort path to getting live.

What Resident Hosting Looks Like

Resident hosting means Cetec ERP is installed on infrastructure you control, either on local hardware in your network or on a cloud provider you choose. This option is commonly used when your IT team needs direct control over the environment, or when compliance obligations require your system to live in a specific place.

Suggested Environment Requirements

Resident hosting requires a dedicated Linux environment. For a company with roughly 10–80 users, the suggested server specifications include:

• 2TB accessible storage, RAID 5 with hot spare recommended.
• 128GB RAM.
• Minimum 2 Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 5217 CPU @ 3.00GHz processors or equivalent.
• 24/7 Next-Day Support, 5 year warranty.

Installation and configuration for resident hosting is a one-time cost of $3,500. Resident hosting also incurs a flat rate of $99 per month.

Why Teams Choose Resident Hosting

The cloud option works for many manufacturers, but some environments have additional constraints around security, privacy, and compliance. If your business is obligated to HIPAA auditing or ITAR requirements, your team may need to install Cetec ERP on local hardware or use a third-party cloud that meets your internal controls.

Cetec ERP is hosting-agnostic. If your requirements point to third-party hosting or a resident deployment, the system can be supported in those environments so your operational workflows stay consistent while your IT approach matches your obligations.

How to Decide Between Cloud and Resident Hosting

If your primary goal is minimizing internal infrastructure work and keeping access simple, the standard cloud deployment is usually the right starting point. If you must control where data lives, how access is governed, or how the environment is validated for compliance, resident hosting or a third-party cloud deployment is often the better fit.

Key Takeaways

• Cetec ERP is available as a cloud-native multi-tenant platform hosted via Google Cloud Compute.
• Cetec ERP can also be installed on your local hardware or hosted with a third-party cloud provider.
• Resident hosting requires a dedicated Linux environment and appropriate server resources for your user count.
• A practical decision point is whether your compliance and security controls require direct ownership of the hosting environment.

Conclusion

Cetec ERP supports both standard cloud hosting and resident-hosted deployments so your team can match your ERP environment to your IT and compliance requirements. Once the hosting approach is set, you can focus on running the day-to-day manufacturing workflows without forcing your infrastructure into a one-size-fits-all model.