# Upcoming new storage options for On-premise deployments

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the best experience and keep pace with modern technology, we’re introducing new options for storing attachments in on-premise environments.

Historically, storing attachments directly in the database was standard practice. However, as file sizes and data volumes have grown, this approach has started to impact system performance—particularly for on-premise setups. That’s why we’re introducing more efficient and scalable alternatives.

🔹 **Blob Storage (Cloud Integration)**\
You’ll be able to connect your on-premise instance to a cloud-based Blob Storage service for better scalability and reduced load on your infrastructure.\ <mark style="color:blue;">**Availability**</mark>**:** Already available, let us know if you are interested to migrate

### **What’s coming:**

🔹 **MinIO support**\
Looking for an open-source, high-performance option? MinIO will be available as a storage solution, offering flexibility while maintaining fast access to your files.\ <mark style="color:blue;">**Availability**</mark>**:** <mark style="color:purple;">Starting from Q1 2026</mark>

🔹 **Local disk storage (Separate volume)**\
Prefer to keep everything local? We’ll provide guidance on configuring attachment storage on a separate disk within your server, improving performance without moving to the cloud.\ <mark style="color:blue;">**Availability**</mark>**:** <mark style="color:purple;">Starting from Q1 2026</mark>

**Why it matters**

These updates are part of our broader initiative to modernize aqua’s architecture and give you greater control over how your system performs. By moving away from database-based file storage, you’ll experience better speed, stability, and long-term scalability.

### **Get in touch**

Ready to explore these options or have questions about what works best for your environment?\
📩 Reach out to us at **<support@aqua-cloud.io>** — we’re happy to assist and guide you through the setup process.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.aqua-cloud.io/documentation/product-updates-for-public-and-private-clouds-customers/aqua-news/upcoming-new-storage-options-for-on-premise-deployments.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.