Architecture¶

Omnistrate is an Agentic Control Plane as-a-Service that solves the fundamental distribution channel problem for software vendors. This document provides an architectural overview of how Omnistrate enables you to build, distribute, and operate your software across multiple deployment models while maintaining complete control over customer interactions.

The Distribution Channel Problem¶

Modern software companies face a critical challenge: customers demand deployment flexibility across multiple channels—SaaS, BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud), on-premises, and AI agent deployments—but building and operating these distribution channels requires years of engineering effort and specialized expertise.

Each distribution channel requires its own infrastructure management, tenant isolation, billing integration, operational monitoring, and customer interfaces. This complexity multiplies operational overhead and diverts engineering resources from core product innovation.

Omnistrate's Architectural Solution¶

Omnistrate transforms this paradigm by providing a unified control plane that enables you to build all distribution channels from a single platform, while ensuring that all deployments happen in your customer's infrastructure under your complete control.

Key Architectural Principles¶

1. Customer Infrastructure Deployment: All customer workloads run in their chosen environment (their cloud account, on-premises, or your managed infrastructure)
2. Centralized Control: Your control plane maintains complete visibility and control over all deployments regardless of location
3. Unified Operations: Single operational interface for managing deployments across all channels and environments
4. Customer Ownership: Customers maintain full control over their data and infrastructure while benefiting from your managed experience

Control Plane Architecture¶

The Omnistrate control plane consists of several key architectural layers that work together to provide comprehensive software distribution capabilities:

Control Plane Components¶

Customer Experience Layer¶

• REST APIs: Comprehensive APIs for programmatic access to all control plane functions
• CLI Tools: Command-line interface for developers and DevOps teams
• Web Console: Self-service portal for customers to manage their deployments
• SDKs: Language-specific SDKs for seamless integration

Tenant Management¶

• Tenant Orchestrator: Manages the complete tenant lifecycle from onboarding to deprovisioning
• Account Manager: Handles customer account creation, authentication, and access control
• Subscription Manager: Manages subscription plans, billing cycles, and feature entitlements

Deployment Engine¶

• Deployment Orchestrator: Coordinates complex multi-resource deployments across different environments
• Infrastructure Manager: Provisions and manages cloud resources, networking, and dependencies
• Configuration Manager: Handles service configuration, secrets management, and environment-specific settings

Operations Center¶

• Monitoring & Alerting: Proactive monitoring with intelligent alerting and anomaly detection
• Logging & Auditing: Centralized logging with comprehensive audit trails for compliance
• Recovery & Healing: Automated recovery systems that handle failures and maintain high availability

Financial Operations¶

• Usage Metering: Accurate tracking of resource consumption and feature usage
• Billing Engine: Flexible billing with support for multiple pricing models and payment methods
• Reporting & Analytics: Comprehensive reporting for business intelligence and optimization

Modular By Design¶

Omnistrate's architecture is fundamentally modular, giving you the flexibility to choose the right components for each layer of your control plane. This "Choose our Component or Bring Your Own" approach ensures you can leverage existing investments while benefiting from Omnistrate's comprehensive platform capabilities.

Modular Component Options¶

For each layer of the control plane, you have three flexible options:

1. Omnistrate Provided Components¶

• Fully Managed: Zero configuration, automatic updates, and seamless integration
• Enterprise Ready: Built-in security, compliance, and scalability features
• Optimized Performance: Purpose-built for control plane operations
• Unified Experience: Consistent APIs and user experience across all components

2. Popular Third-Party Services¶

• Best-in-Class: Leverage industry-leading specialized services
• Existing Investments: Utilize tools your team already knows and trusts
• Rich Ecosystems: Access to extensive integrations and community support
• Proven Scale: Battle-tested solutions used by thousands of companies

3. Bring Your Own Components¶

• Complete Control: Full customization and control over functionality
• Legacy Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing internal systems
• Compliance Requirements: Meet specific regulatory or security requirements
• Unique Differentiation: Maintain competitive advantages through custom solutions

Migration and Evolution¶

The modular architecture supports seamless migration between component types as your needs evolve:

• Start Simple: Begin with Omnistrate components for rapid deployment
• Integrate Gradually: Replace components with specialized services as requirements grow
• Scale Strategically: Move to custom solutions for unique competitive advantages
• Mix and Match: Use different approaches for different layers based on specific needs

This flexibility ensures that your control plane can evolve with your business without requiring complete rebuilds or migrations.

Next Steps¶

• Getting Started Guide - Build your first SaaS in 5 minutes
• Build Guide - Comprehensive guide for building SaaS products
• Deployment Models - Understand deployment options
• Tenancy Types - Configure tenant isolation models
• Operations Guide - Learn operational best practices