How IPMHub's design philosophy puts you in control of your infrastructure code, eliminating vendor lock-in concerns
Every year, enterprises spend millions migrating away from vendors that once seemed indispensable. When evaluating infrastructure tools, especially from smaller vendors, a critical question often emerges: "What if IPMHub goes down?" or even "What happens if this company disappears?"
It's a valid concern that we've heard from potential customers, and it's precisely why we built IPMHub with a fundamental principle in mind: your infrastructure should never depend on our existence.
Building Trust Through Architectural Independence
Unlike traditional SaaS platforms that hold your data hostage, IPMHub operates on a radically different model. When you use IPM to add packages to your workspace, you're not creating a dependency on our platform - you're downloading complete, self-contained infrastructure code directly into your own git repository.
# This command downloads the complete package to YOUR repository
ipm add --package avm-bicep/virtual-networks
# The result? Full infrastructure code in your git repo
# No runtime dependencies on IPMHub required
Once downloaded, these packages become part of your codebase. They're yours. Forever.
The Exit Strategy Is Built-In
Here's what your repository looks like after downloading a package:
your-infrastructure-repo/
├── ipmhub.json
├── packages/
│ ├── avm-bicep/
│ │ └── virtual-networks/
│ │ ├── main.bicep
│ │ ├── parameters.json
│ │ └── README.md
│ └── azdo/
│ └── pipelines/
│ └── deploy.yml
├── main.bicep
├── main.yml
Every file needed for deployment lives in your repository. No external calls, no license checks, no vendor dependencies.
Your Deployments, Your Control
Here's what makes IPMHub fundamentally different from tools like Terraform Cloud or other infrastructure management platforms:
1. Complete Code Ownership
Every package you download through IPM is complete and functional. There are no callbacks to our servers, no license checks, no external dependencies needed. It's pure infrastructure code that lives in your repository.
2. Git-First Philosophy
We designed IPMHub to complement your existing git workflow, not replace it. Packages are downloaded directly into your repository where they become part of your version-controlled infrastructure. This means:
- Your CI/CD pipelines reference code in YOUR repository
- Deployments run from YOUR git repos, not our servers
- You maintain complete control over versioning and rollbacks
- Compliance audits can trace every change through git history
3. Update Strategy Freedom
While IPMHub makes it easy to update packages with commands like ipm sync, you're never forced to update. You decide when to update packages, whether to update automatically or manually, how to handle versioning for mission-critical deployments, and when to roll back if needed.
Ready to see this independence in action? Try IPMHub free for 30 days and examine the downloaded code yourself.
What Happens If IPMHub Goes Offline?
Let's address the elephant in the room directly. If IPMHub experiences downtime or even ceased to exist:
- Your existing deployments continue working - They're running from code in your repositories
- Your CI/CD pipelines keep functioning - They reference your git repos, not our services
- You can still modify and deploy - The infrastructure code is yours to edit and use
- Rollbacks work normally - Your git history remains intact
The only impact? You wouldn't be able to download new packages or updates until service is restored. But your infrastructure keeps running.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
While we've designed IPMHub to work without us, we're also committed to being here for the long haul:
- 99.99% SLA: We maintain enterprise-grade availability
- Transparent Architecture: Our documentation explains exactly how packages work
- Standard Formats: We use industry-standard Infrastructure as Code formats (Bicep, Terraform, etc.)
- Open Standards: No proprietary formats or lock-in mechanisms
The Best of Both Worlds
IPMHub gives you the benefits of a package manager - easy discovery, consistent updates, dependency management - without the downsides of vendor lock-in. You get:
- Convenience when we're here: Streamlined package management and updates
- Independence if we're not: Complete functionality from your own repositories
- Control always: You decide how and when to integrate updates
A Partnership Built on Trust
Yes, we're a small team. But we've been in your shoes. We've felt the pain of vendor lock-in, watched platforms change pricing overnight, and seen essential tools disappear. That's why we built IPMHub differently.
Our success depends on providing value, not on trapping customers. When you choose IPMHub, you're not betting on a vendor - you're adopting an architecture that puts you in control. Whether we're here for decades (which we plan to be) or not, your infrastructure remains yours.
Ready to Experience True Infrastructure Independence?
Try IPMHub today and see how vendor independence feels. Download packages, examine the code, and verify for yourself that your deployments are truly independent.
Because the best vendor relationship is one where you stay by choice, not by necessity.
Have questions about our architecture or want to discuss your specific requirements? Reach out to us at info@ipmhub.io or connect with me directly on LinkedIn. We're always happy to discuss how IPMHub can fit into your infrastructure strategy - with or without us.