{"id":18347,"date":"2025-11-19T10:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/?p=18347"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:28:22","slug":"cloud-vs-on-prem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/cloud-vs-on-prem\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud vs. On-Prem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cloud vs. On-Premises: Which is right for your business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are now much more than just IT infrastructure. They are strategic enablers for efficiency, compliance, and transformation. But the central question remains: Cloud or On-Premises \u2013 Where is the future of your ERP solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this overview, we provide guidance \u2013 based on facts, practical, and with an eye towards medium-sized companies in the DACH region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cloud: Standardized, scalable, ready for tomorrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cloud version of Business Central is hosted in German data centers and meets the highest compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO\/BSI\/SOC). It frees up internal IT resources while providing access to modern technologies \u2013 from automatic updates to AI-powered features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of the cloud solution:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Automatic Updates & Feature Releases<\/strong> \u2013 new features are immediately available, often exclusively in the cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Planable cost structure<\/strong> \u2013 monthly license models instead of high one-time investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High security & availability<\/strong> \u2013 Data protection, backups, and fail-safe operations are the responsibility of Microsoft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fast scaling<\/strong> \u2013 e.g. via Azure services, without hardware investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access from anywhere<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for mobile teams and hybrid work models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Typical challenges:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • No direct database access<\/strong> \u2013 Integration is done via web services (OData, Power Platform, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Internet addiction<\/strong> \u2013 No access when the internet is down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Adaptation effort <\/strong>\u2013 Revision of existing data-based interface solutions on cloud storage solutions, e.g. Azure File Storage <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      On-Premises: Proven, individual, time-consuming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Many companies value on-premise solutions because of the complete control over data, systems, and processes. But this very control comes with responsibility \u2013 for operation, maintenance, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Advantages of the on-premises variant:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Full data ownership & system access<\/strong> \u2013 including SQL server, file system and individual integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Comfortable environment<\/strong> \u2013 especially for long-time NAV\/BC users with existing infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Typical challenges:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • High administrative effort<\/strong> \u2013 Updates, backups and security must be actively managed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • High initial costs<\/strong> \u2013 License, hardware, admin overhead + ongoing maintenance costs (e.g., 20 %)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Limited scaling<\/strong> \u2013 additional users or locations require the infrastructure to be adapted by the IT department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Technical differences \u2013 relevant in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          Technical aspect<\/strong><\/th>Cloud<\/strong><\/th>On-Premises<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
          Updates<\/strong><\/td>Automatically, without extra effort<\/td>Manual, partner-assisted, high effort<\/td><\/tr>
          Test environments<\/strong><\/td>3 Sandboxes included<\/td>Must be provided by the customer<\/td><\/tr>
          Integration<\/strong><\/td>Only via web services (OData, Power Platform, etc.)<\/td>Full access (e.g., via SSIS, own components)<\/td><\/tr>
          SQL access<\/strong><\/td>Only indirectly (web services)<\/td>Direct access to tables and views<\/td><\/tr>
          Development projects<\/strong><\/td>Useable indefinitely, with no additional costs<\/td>Paid per object type (e.g., Page, Codeunit)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          SWOT summary of the cloud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Strengths:<\/strong>
          \u2714 Automatic updates, modern features, no need for a dedicated server
          \u2714 Access from anywhere, ideal for distributed teams
          \u2714 Less admin work, high standards in security & compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Weaknesses:<\/strong>
          \u2716 Dependence on the provider & internet connection
          \u2716 Limited customization, no file system\/SQL access<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Chances:<\/strong>
          \u2795 AI features, automation, reduced IT complexity
          \u2795 Integration with Power BI, Power Apps & Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Risks:<\/strong>
          \u26a0 No access when the system fails
          \u26a0 Migration effort with NAV older versions (e.g. BC 14 \u2192 BC 27 in 3 steps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Conclusion: Technology follows the strategy \u2013 not vice versa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Both models have their merits. What matters is not what is technically possible \u2013 but what fits your company's reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The cloud is not automatically better.<\/strong> But it is often more economical, secure, and future-proof\u2014especially when combined with Microsoft\u2019s innovation cycles. At the same time, on-premises remains relevant for highly specialized scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udc49 Important:<\/strong> Anyone still relying on on-premises solutions should act now. Because Microsoft is currently promoting the switch to the cloud. Bridge to the Cloud 2<\/em>-Action \u2013 with 40 % discounts and dual-use rights by the end of 2025. To be followed by 2026 Bridge to the Cloud 3<\/em> with a reduced scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Cloud vs. On-Premises: Was passt zu Ihrem Unternehmen? ERP-Systeme wie Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central sind heute weit mehr als nur IT-Infrastruktur. Sie sind strategische Enabler f\u00fcr Effizienz, Compliance und Transformation. Doch die zentrale Frage bleibt: Cloud oder On-Premises \u2013 wo liegt die Zukunft Ihrer ERP-L\u00f6sung? Mit dieser \u00dcbersicht geben wir Orientierung \u2013 faktenbasiert, praxisnah […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18347"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18347\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18405,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18347\/revisions\/18405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navision-beratung.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}