Self-Hosting
NetRecon can be fully self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over your data, security, and deployment.
Why Self-Host?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Sovereignty | All scan results, configurations, and logs remain on your servers |
| Compliance | Meet regulatory requirements that mandate on-premises data storage |
| Network Isolation | Run in air-gapped environments with no internet dependency |
| Custom Integration | Direct database access for custom reporting and integration |
| Cost Control | No per-probe licensing for the server infrastructure |
Architecture
A self-hosted NetRecon deployment consists of multiple microservices running in Docker containers:
┌────────────────────────── ──────────────────────────────┐
│ Docker Host │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐│
│ │ API Gateway │ │ Vault Server │ │ License ││
│ │ :8000 │ │ :8001 │ │ Server :8002││
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘│
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐│
│ │ Email │ │ Notification │ │ Update ││
│ │ Service :8003│ │ Service :8004│ │ Server :8005││
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘│
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐│
│ │ Agent │ │ Warranty │ │ CMod ││
│ │ Registry:8006│ │ Service :8007│ │ Service:8008││
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘│
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ IPAM │ │ PostgreSQL │ │
│ │ Service :8009│ │ :5432 │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Redis │ │ Nginx │ │
│ │ :6379 │ │ Reverse Proxy│ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Service Overview
| Service | Port | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| API Gateway | 8000 | Central API routing, authentication |
| Vault Server | 8001 | Secrets management, credential storage |
| License Server | 8002 | License validation and management |
| Email Service | 8003 | Email notifications and alerts |
| Notification Service | 8004 | Push notifications, webhooks |
| Update Server | 8005 | Probe and agent update distribution |
| Agent Registry | 8006 | Agent enrollment and management |
| Warranty Service | 8007 | Hardware warranty tracking |
| CMod Service | 8008 | Network device configuration management |
| IPAM Service | 8009 | IP address management |
Deployment Options
Docker Compose (Recommended)
The simplest way to deploy all services. Suitable for small to medium deployments.
See Installation Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Kubernetes
For large-scale deployments requiring high availability and horizontal scaling. Helm charts are available for each service.
Single Binary
For minimal deployments, a single binary packages all services. Suitable for testing or very small environments.
System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12 | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| CPU | 2 cores | 4+ cores |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Disk | 40 GB | 100 GB SSD |
| Docker | v24.0+ | Latest stable |
| Docker Compose | v2.20+ | Latest stable |
Networking
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | HTTPS | Web dashboard and API (via reverse proxy) |
| 80 | HTTP | Redirect to HTTPS |
| 5432 | TCP | PostgreSQL (internal, not exposed) |
| 6379 | TCP | Redis (internal, not exposed) |
Only ports 80 and 443 need to be exposed externally. All internal service ports are accessible only within the Docker network.
Data Storage
| Data | Storage | Backup |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL database | Docker volume | pg_dump daily |
| Configuration files | Bind mount | File backup |
| Uploaded files | Docker volume | File backup |
| Logs | Docker volume | Log rotation |
| TLS certificates | Bind mount | Secure backup |
Security
Self-hosted deployments include all security features:
- TLS encryption for all external communication
- JWT-based authentication
- Role-based access control
- Audit logging
- Steel Shield integrity verification (see Steel Shield)
FAQ
Q: Can I run self-hosted without Docker? A: Docker Compose is the recommended and supported deployment method. Running services directly on the host is possible but not officially supported.
Q: How do probes connect to a self-hosted server?
A: Configure probes to point to your server's URL instead of the default Cloudflare Tunnel endpoint. Update the server_url in the probe configuration.
Q: Is there a web dashboard included?
A: Yes. The API Gateway serves the web dashboard at the root URL. Access it via your configured domain (e.g., https://netrecon.yourcompany.com).
Q: Can I run this in an air-gapped environment? A: Yes. Pre-download the Docker images and transfer them to your air-gapped server. License validation can be configured for offline mode.
For additional help, contact support@netreconapp.com.