Self-Hosted Software Best Practices

Product & Engineering

Distributing AI Models into Self-Hosted Environments - Lessons from Replicated and H2O.ai

Distributing AI models into air-gapped or customer-managed environments is no small feat—but with Replicated, H2O.ai delivers a flexible, production-ready architecture that works anywhere. We break down how they use Replicated to package, deploy, and operate massive models offline, and share the lessons you can apply to your own self-hosted deployments.

Product & Engineering

Strengthening Commercial Enterprise Software Distribution: Replicated’s Recent Platform Enhancements

Explore Replicated’s latest platform updates — from SecureBuild and the new Enterprise Portal to enhanced air gap support — all designed to help software vendors deliver secure, reliable installs into complex enterprise environments.

Product & Engineering

For Faster Installs and Fewer Calls: Codify What You Can, Document the Rest

Explore how to reduce enterprise install failures by codifying common issues with preflight checks, documenting what can’t be automated, and using support bundles for asynchronous troubleshooting. By combining these practices, vendors can streamline deployments, cut down on emergency calls, and improve the install experience over time.

Product & Engineering

Replicated Monthly Release Highlights - June 2025

Replicated’s June 2025 updates include the GA release of multi-node support for Embedded Cluster, improved proxy deployment options, and extended Compatibility Matrix support for OpenShift 4.18 and Kubernetes 1.33. Additional enhancements include secure supply chain upgrades in the SDK, Alpha access to the new Enterprise Portal, faster air gap bundle builds, and new instance archiving options in the Vendor Portal.

Product & Engineering

Replicated Deep Dive - Best Practices for Helm Chart Enterprise Readiness

In this Replicated Deep Dive session, Helm maintainers and enterprise software delivery experts break down what it really takes to make your Helm charts enterprise-ready — and why the defaults you use for SaaS delivery aren’t enough in regulated, restricted, or air-gapped environments.

Product & Engineering

Replicated’s Embedded Cluster vs. Existing Cluster: Choosing What’s Right for Your End-Customer

Explore the pros and cons of deploying to Replicated’s Embedded Cluster vs. existing Kubernetes clusters. Learn how to choose the best fit for your customers’ infrastructure, speed, and security needs in this Deep Dive discussion with Replicated’s product leaders.

Product & Engineering

Self-Hosted AI May Be Your Best Defense Against Unwanted Data Training

Discover how self-hosted AI deployments can safeguard your enterprise data from unauthorized use in third-party model training, ensuring privacy and compliance.

Product & Engineering

Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes in On-Prem Software Delivery

Discover how to streamline on-premises software deployments by simplifying architecture, avoiding unnecessary complexity, and focusing on user-centric design. Learn best practices to enhance customer experience and reduce support burdens.

Product & Engineering

How to Decide Between Infrastructure-Level Versus Application-Level Data Replication

Explore the key differences between infrastructure-level and application-level data replication. Learn how to choose the best strategy for your self-hosted software's performance, scalability, and control.

Product & Engineering

The Enterprise AI Adoption Challenge: A Security Leader's Perspective on Self-Hosting

Explore why self-hosted AI solutions are becoming essential for enterprises. Gain insights from a security leader on balancing innovation with compliance and how modern deployment platforms can help.

Why Small AI Companies Must Offer Self-Hosted Solutions to Win Enterprise Deals

Discover why offering self-hosted deployment options is crucial for small AI companies aiming to secure enterprise contracts. Learn how Replicated simplifies the process, enabling secure and scalable on-premises AI application distribution.

Product & Engineering

Helm Best Practices to Scale Your Self-Hosted Enterprise Software Distribution: Templating Essential Properties

Learn how to optimize your Helm charts for enterprise-scale self-hosted deployments. Discover best practices for templating essential properties to ensure flexibility and compliance in diverse Kubernetes environments.

Product & Engineering

Embedded Cluster Demo - Deploying Into a Customer Environment

Discover how Replicated's Embedded Cluster streamlines Kubernetes application deployment across diverse customer environments. Learn how it automates installation, manages Kubernetes in the background, and enhances user experience through a guided admin console.

Product & Engineering

Deploying to Air-Gapped Environments with Replicated - Technical Walkthrough

Explore how Replicated streamlines self-hosted software deployments in air-gapped environments. Learn about building air gap bundles, configuring Helm charts, and managing installations with KOTS and Embedded Cluster.

Announcing: The Commercial Software Distribution Handbook

Replicated is proud to announce the Commercial Software Distribution Handbook - a guide written for any and every company looking to distribute their enterprise software into self-hosted environments.

Product & Engineering

Runtime License Enforcement with the Replicated Platform

Learn how to enforce license terms at runtime for on-premises software using Replicated's platform. Discover methods like init containers and SDK integrations to ensure compliance, even in air-gapped environments.

Product & Engineering

How to Turn a New Contract into an On-Prem License with 1 Click

Learn how to streamline on-premises software licensing by integrating Salesforce with the Replicated API. Automate license generation upon contract activation, ensuring rapid and accurate customer provisioning.

Product & Engineering

How Replicated Transforms Your Software Distribution Life Cycle

Discover how Replicated streamlines each phase of the software distribution lifecycle—from development and testing to release, licensing, installation, reporting, and support—ensuring efficient delivery of self-hosted applications in enterprise environments.

Product & Engineering

Why You Should Package the Replicated SDK with Your App

Learn why we recommend Commercial Software Vendors package the Replicated SDK alongside their application, regardless of how their application is packaged or delivered.

Product & Engineering

Publishing to the Marketplace with Replicated

Join our Director of Solutions Engineering, Chuck D'Antonio, as he walks publishing to the marketplace with Replicated, and all of the benefits that come along with it.

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