Discourse Installation
Professional installation on your infrastructure – on-premise, cloud or hybrid
On-Premise
In your data center
Cloud Installation
AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more
Security Setup
VPN, SSO, Hardening
Professional Installation Services
Professional installation where you need it
On-Premise Installation
Installation on your own hardware in your data center or server room
Cloud Installation
Installation on your cloud infrastructure at AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or Hetzner
Enterprise Setup
High-availability setup with comprehensive security and compliance features
Security & Secure Access
Secure access and access control for your installation
VPN Access
WireGuard, NetBird or Tailscale
SSO Integration
Keycloak, Authentik, Azure AD
Multi-Factor Auth
TOTP, WebAuthn, YubiKey
Firewall & Hardening
Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting
Secure Access via VPN
We set up secure VPN access to your installation – ideal for remote work and external employees.
- Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Encrypted connections
- Easy client setup for all devices
- Centralized access management
Supported VPN Solutions:
Perfect for These Use Cases
Community Forum
Modern discussion forums for product communities, open-source projects and interest groups
Support & Help Desk
Knowledge base with community support, FAQ database and ticket system
Internal Communication
Internal communication platform for teams with categories and private areas
Customer Community
Customer forum for feedback, feature requests and best practice exchange
Education & Learning
Discussion forums for online courses, universities and learning platforms
Q&A Platform
Question and answer platform with voting, best answers and reputation system
What's Included in the Service
Full-service installation with no hidden costs
Why WZ-IT for Your Installation?
Expertise that moves you forward
Installation Expertise
We have successfully implemented dozens of enterprise installations and know all best practices.
Security First
Comprehensive security hardening following OWASP, including VPN access, firewall configuration and audit logging.
Open-Source Philosophy
We rely on open-source software and avoid vendor lock-in – you retain full control over your data.
Multi-Cloud Expertise
Whether AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Hetzner or on-premise – we install where you need it.
Personal Support
You get a dedicated contact person who supports you during and after installation.
No Vendor Lock-in
Your installation runs on your infrastructure – you are always independent and can continue operating the solution yourself.
Interested in Discourse?
Good choice – we'll help you get started or with operations.
Learn More About Discourse
Discover all features, use cases and managed hosting options for Discourse
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Let's Talk About Your Idea
Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea – we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
Trusted by leading companies
Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins
CEOs of WZ-IT