Functionality
Find answers to common questions about how Self-Deployed Runtime features compare to Atlan-hosted execution modes.
What features work differently with Self-Deployed Runtime?
Self-Deployed Runtime focuses on secure metadata extraction from your infrastructure. Some interactive features available in Atlan-hosted mode require different approaches:
| Feature | Atlan-hosted | Self-Deployed Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Metadata extraction | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| Authentication testing | ✅ Test during setup | ⚠️ Configure credentials, test after deployment |
| Preflight checks | ✅ Pre-validate permissions | ⚠️ Validate permissions manually before deployment |
| Filter selection | ✅ Interactive dropdowns | ⚠️ Use regular expressions to specify filters |
| Sample data preview | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not available |
| Insights queries | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not available |
| Tag reverse sync | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not available |
For workflows requiring interactive features, use Atlan-hosted execution mode. For secure metadata extraction from private infrastructure, use Self-Deployed Runtime.
See also
- Deployment and security: Frequently asked questions about supported deployment platforms and security incident handling.
- Architecture: Component interactions and how security controls map to the system design.
- Security: Security architecture, authentication, encryption, and compliance controls for Self-Deployed Runtime.