Hosting will depend on the performance of the platform and faster response times.
Odoo Online
One of the primary and basic models of the Odoo enterprise edition can be fetched by hosting the platform online where you will subscribe using a subscription key.
SaaS Model
One of the main advantages of hosting online is the usage of the Odoo software in a SaaS(Software as a service) model. You need not worry about any maintenance-related issues and server problems that may arise as it is all taken care of by Odoo itself.
No server charges
There are no server subscription charges as it is being hosted online. All you need is internet connectivity and the Odoo subscription
No server maintenance charges
As there is no server or cloud involved unlike the other two hosting option there is no need for any maintenance as its all taken care of by Odoo itself
What holds it back?
Low Customization
As all the business will not be operational in a similar way there is the vitality of customization of the ERP to run the business operations. With the Studio application available in the platform you will be able to run the customization operations up to a minimum percentage and the major operations will run as per the standard which falls under one of the demerits of using the platform. Currently there are no further modes of customizing the platform.
Subscription Based
No Maintenance
Minimum Customization
No Database Access
No installation
Odoo Shared Server
The server cloud service provided by Odoo itself as the service provider itself will know what is best for their product making it one of the prominently used hosting models. With this model, you will be able to craft and develop the platform as per your need as it supports full-fledged customization of the Odoo software.
Odoo itself is the provider
The server cloud service provided by Odoo itself as the service provider itself will know what is best for their product making it one of the prominently used hosting models. With this model, you will be able to craft and develop the platform as per your need as it supports full-fledged customization of the Odoo software.
Low downtime
The downtime on operations will be low as the development, maintenance, and modifications of the software can be run from the back end without disrupting the operations. Moreover, there will be a backup available for all the operations that are being described in your platform at the Odoo server.
Accessible in two forms: Dedicated server or shared server
The dedicated server is best suitable for business operations having more than 150+ internal users. However, you can use a shared server if you have a low number of internal users
Low Downtime
Data Backup
Customization
Top Quality Monitoring
Integration with GitHub
Online Editor
Automated Testing
Backup Servers
Database Replication
E-mail Server
Easy Maintenance
99% error free operations
Local instances or Cloud-based hosting
You will be hosting the Odoo platform in a dedicated cloud server of your choice or a local server system implemented in your company premises. Helpful ineffective storage of the data as well as the developed platform.
Remote accessibility(Cloud-based hosting)
The cloud-based servers are accessible remotely if you have access to or a subscription to the server. Helpful for field services as well as remote operations.
Best suitable cloud services
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Cloud-based
Remote accessibility
Third-party integration
On-Premise hosting
The servers are set up and maintained on-premises itself where Odoo will be hosted. A dedicated structure is suitable for large establishments for running in-house operations.
Local Installation
Customization
Third-party integration
Operating system
The Odoo platform can be hosted to be running in any of the operating system used computers, Laptops, or any other smart devices. Odoo operation is supported in:
Linux - Ubuntu
Windows
Third-party integration
Odoo is best suited for operations with Linux-based Ubuntu however it can be operational in other Linux-based operating systems.
You should only choose to be operating your Odoo in Windows or Mac OS after considering the Odoo applications that you are to use for your business operations. This is because certain third-party applications used for business will require additional packages to be integrated with Odoo which may not be available for Windows and Mac OS.
