Use case — Self-Hosted

Your environment has requirements that hosted tools can't meet.

For teams that need full infrastructure control, Stellarbridge deploys inside your own environment — so governance lives where your data does.

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We know what it means to answer to auditors and program offices.

Why hosted tools fall short

Data leaves your boundary Hosted SaaS stores your files and logs outside your control — a non-starter for regulated programs.
You can't inspect what you're running Black-box governance tools produce evidence you can't stand behind when auditors ask questions.
Operational ownership is undefined Program offices need to own the infrastructure layer — not depend on a vendor's uptime SLA.
SOC 2 Type 1 Certified
Full Data Residency Control
Inspectable Architecture
TLS 1.2+ / AES-256
BAA Available

The Problem

Your policies require you to host the data management tool yourself.

Regulated programs, defense contractors, and enterprise teams with strict residency or segmentation requirements can't route sensitive files through third-party infrastructure. They need governance that runs where their data lives.

Stellarbridge works with you to get you the self-hosted solution your business requires.

01 — Infrastructure Control

Stellarbridge is your self-hosted data management solution.

Stellarbridge deploys into your own network and security boundary — aligned with residency, segmentation, and operational ownership expectations. Your files, your logs, your infrastructure.

  • Deploy inside your network perimeter — no external routing of files or logs
  • Data residency aligned to program and regulatory requirements
  • Security boundary ownership stays with your team
  • Architecture documentation and deployment diagrams provided before commit

Deployment Boundary

File Storage Layer Your Infra
Hosted inside your network · No external routing
Audit Logs Your Infra
Retained on your systems · 3-year retention configurable
Policy Runtime Your Infra
Enforcement runs inside your boundary · Fully inspectable
0External data routes
FullResidency control
02 — Same Policy Model

Full governance — not a watered-down self-hosted tier.

Self-hosted Stellarbridge is not a stripped-back version. Policy-first enforcement and audit are identical to the managed offering. The same governed file lifecycle, the same access controls, on your metal.

  • Role-aware access policies enforced at the file level
  • Time-bound, expiring links for external recipients
  • Private workspaces with enforced segmentation
  • Chain-of-custody records auto-generated on deletion or on demand

Policy Enforcement

Access Policy Engine Active
Same enforcement model as managed · No capability gaps
Retention Controls Configured
Fully configurable · Aligned to program requirements
External Transfer Links Time-Bound
Expiring · Download-limited · No external accounts required
100%Feature parity
SamePolicy model
03 — Audit & Evidence

Architecture that is in your control.

Built for teams that answer to auditors and program offices. Stellarbridge captures the full custody chain — upload through every access, transfer, and deletion — with logs retained on your systems.

  • Timestamped records of every file interaction with user identity and metadata
  • Chain-of-custody reports auto-generated on deletion or pulled on demand
  • Logs retained on your infrastructure — no third-party log routing
  • Full architecture documentation for internal security reviews

Chain of Custody — Self-Hosted Log

Uploaded by admin@yourorg.com Logged
Internal network · Stored on-prem · Immutable record
Downloaded via secure link Logged
External recipient · Link expired · Custody preserved
Custody report generated Report Ready
Stored on your systems · Available on demand
On-premLog storage
AutoReport generation

Full Capability Set

Everything in the managed offering — running inside your boundary

Self-hosted Stellarbridge includes the full governed file lifecycle with no capability trade-offs.

Data Residency Control

Files and logs stay inside your network. No external routing, no third-party storage dependency.

Policy-First Enforcement

The same access control and governance model as managed — applied at the file level inside your boundary.

On-Prem Audit Logs

Immutable custody records retained on your systems. Structured for compliance review and auditor demands.

Secure External Exchange

Time-bound links for external recipients with no account creation. All access logged in the same custody record.

Inspectable Architecture

Full architecture documentation and deployment diagrams before any commitment. Nothing is a black box (after signing NDA).

Integration Ready

API access to connect transfer and storage events into your existing governance and operational processes.

Your Deployment Path

From architecture review to production in weeks

Bring your security, compliance, and infrastructure stakeholders. We'll map the deployment to your requirements and get you running.

01

Discuss deployment requirements

Walk through your infrastructure constraints, residency requirements, and security boundary with our team.

30 minutes
02

Architecture and security review

We provide full deployment diagrams and architecture documentation. Your team reviews and approves before any deployment begins.

Architecture review included
03

Deploy inside your boundary

Dedicated deployment engineer, structured onboarding, and policy configuration from day one — inside your infrastructure.

Deploy in weeks, not months

Self-Hosted FAQs

Common questions, direct answers.

Start here if you're evaluating Stellarbridge for a self-hosted deployment. Deeper technical documentation is available after a scoping call.

Self-hosted means Stellarbridge runs inside your own infrastructure — your network, your servers, your security boundary. You own the data layer, the logs, and the runtime. Stellarbridge provides the same policy enforcement, audit trail, and governed file lifecycle as the managed offering, running on your metal.
Yes. Self-hosted does not mean watered-down governance. The same policy-first enforcement, access controls, and chain-of-custody audit trails are available regardless of deployment model. You get the full capability set — on infrastructure you control.
Requirements depend on your program size and usage. We walk through architecture, sizing, and integration points during the deployment scoping session. Stellarbridge is designed to fit inside existing enterprise infrastructure without requiring specialized hardware.
Yes. We provide full architecture documentation, deployment diagrams, and a security review process before any commitment. You should be able to stand behind what you deploy — we make sure you can.
Deployment timelines depend on your environment complexity and review process. Most self-hosted deployments complete within a few weeks. We provide a dedicated deployment engineer and structured onboarding to keep the process moving.
Yes. A BAA is available for self-hosted deployments handling PHI. BAA terms are reviewed during the compliance walkthrough as part of standard Enterprise onboarding.

Get Started

See how Stellarbridge fits inside your environment.

We'll map your infrastructure requirements, walk through the deployment architecture, and show a practical path to governed file transfer and storage inside your boundary.

Discuss deployment options

Prefer email? Reach us at contact@stellarbridge.app — typical response within 4 hours.