# Deployment models This section describes the various deployment models of Data Mover Smart (DMS), each tailored to meet different operational needs. The [standalone deployment](/data-mover-smart/getting-started/deployment-models/standalone-deployment.md) is the first model described. Here, DMS operates on a single server to facilitate secure file transfers between internal systems, with optional DMZ components for external interactions. Next, the [decentralized deployment](/data-mover-smart/getting-started/deployment-models/decentralized-deployment.md) is covered, where agents are installed across multiple servers and remote locations, allowing direct file management without a central hub. This model suits distributed environments like branch offices and cloud integrations. Then, the [centralized deployment](/data-mover-smart/getting-started/deployment-models/centralized-deployment-hub-and-spoke-architecture.md) model is examined, featuring a hub-and-spoke architecture. Here, a central Hub or Gateway manages all data transfers, providing visibility and security for complex workflows. Finally, the [hybrid deployment](/data-mover-smart/getting-started/deployment-models/hybrid-deployment-combining-decentralized-and-centralized-models.md) is introduced, combining decentralized and centralized approaches for flexibility and optimal data exchange. --- # 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.primeur.com/data-mover-smart/getting-started/deployment-models.md?ask= ``` 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.