# Self Hosted

<code class="expression">space.vars.product\_name</code> can be deployed in your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over your cloud management platform while maintaining data sovereignty and security.

### Overview

The <code class="expression">space.vars.self\_hosted\_product\_name</code> deployment model allows you to run <code class="expression">space.vars.product\_name</code> entirely within your own data center or private cloud environment. This option is ideal for organizations with strict compliance requirements, air-gapped environments, or specific infrastructure needs.

### Getting Started

#### Prerequisites

Review the system requirements, network configuration, and infrastructure prerequisites needed to deploy <code class="expression">space.vars.product\_acronym</code> in your environment.

[View Prerequisites →](https://docs.platform9.com/private-cloud-director/getting-started/self-hosted/self-hosted-pre-requisites)

#### Installation

Follow our step-by-step installation guide to deploy <code class="expression">space.vars.product\_acronym</code> in your infrastructure. The installation process covers initial setup, configuration, and verification.

[Installation Guide →](https://docs.platform9.com/private-cloud-director/getting-started/self-hosted/self-hosted-install)

#### Upgrade

Learn how to upgrade your <code class="expression">space.vars.self\_hosted\_product\_name</code> deployment to the latest version while maintaining service availability and data integrity.

[Upgrade Guide →](https://docs.platform9.com/private-cloud-director/getting-started/self-hosted/upgrade)