on‐premise and SaaS offering of Datadog , Dynatrace , Appdynamic , splunk - unix1998/technical_notes GitHub Wiki
Here's a summary of the on-premise and SaaS offerings for Datadog, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and Splunk based on the most current information available:
Datadog
On-Premise Version:
- Never Had On-Premise Version: Datadog is primarily a SaaS-based observability platform and has always focused on delivering its services via the cloud. Datadog does not offer an on-premise version of its platform.
Dynatrace
On-Premise Version:
- Dynatrace Managed: Dynatrace offers both SaaS and an on-premise option called Dynatrace Managed. Dynatrace Managed provides the same features as the SaaS version but allows customers to run the platform within their own data centers or private clouds.
AppDynamics
On-Premise Version:
- AppDynamics On-Premise: AppDynamics offers both SaaS and on-premise versions. Customers can deploy AppDynamics on their own infrastructure if they prefer not to use the cloud-based SaaS offering.
Splunk
On-Premise Version:
- Splunk Enterprise: Splunk provides both SaaS and on-premise versions. Splunk Enterprise is the on-premise version that organizations can deploy within their own data centers. Splunk also offers Splunk Cloud for those who prefer a SaaS solution.
Summary Table
| Platform | On-Premise Version Availability | SaaS Version Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Datadog | Never had an on-premise version | SaaS only |
| Dynatrace | Dynatrace Managed (on-premise) | SaaS and Dynatrace Managed |
| AppDynamics | AppDynamics On-Premise | SaaS and AppDynamics On-Premise |
| Splunk | Splunk Enterprise (on-premise) | SaaS (Splunk Cloud) and Splunk Enterprise |
Details
Datadog:
- Focus: SaaS
- Comments: Datadog has built its platform exclusively for the cloud, leveraging the advantages of SaaS for scalability, maintenance, and ease of use.
Dynatrace:
- Focus: SaaS and On-Premise (Dynatrace Managed)
- Comments: Dynatrace Managed allows customers to deploy the full-featured platform on-premise, providing flexibility for enterprises with specific data residency or control requirements.
AppDynamics:
- Focus: SaaS and On-Premise
- Comments: AppDynamics offers robust deployment options, supporting both cloud-based SaaS and on-premise installations to meet diverse customer needs.
Splunk:
- Focus: SaaS (Splunk Cloud) and On-Premise (Splunk Enterprise)
- Comments: Splunk provides comprehensive options for deployment, supporting both on-premise installations for full control and SaaS for simplified management and scalability.
These details should help you understand the deployment options available for each observability platform and their focus on SaaS versus on-premise solutions.