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Deployment Models

Purpose: For platform engineers, explains connected vs. air-gapped vs. hybrid deployment models with decision criteria.

Connected Deployment​

Standard deployment with full internet connectivity.

When to Use:

  • Development and staging environments
  • Connected OpenStack or VMware environments
  • Non-regulated workloads

Air-Gap Deployment​

Fully disconnected deployment with no internet access.

When to Use:

  • Government/military environments
  • Financial services with strict compliance
  • Healthcare with data residency requirements

Hybrid Deployment​

Limited connectivity with controlled egress.

When to Use:

  • Environments with proxy requirements
  • Partial compliance restrictions
  • Staged migration to air-gap

Decision Tree​

  1. Regulatory Requirements?

    • Yes → Air-Gap or Hybrid
    • No → Continue

  2. Internet Access Available?

    • Yes → Connected
    • No → Air-Gap

  3. Proxy/Firewall Restrictions?

    • Yes → Hybrid
    • No → Connected