Absio Broker is a portable, Python application that can be used with the Absio SDKs for:

• Identity management (usage and distribution of user IDs and public keys)
• Storage and management of encrypted keys and data objects
• Enforcement of data container permissions
• Tracking and distribution of key and data container events

The various Absio Broker application deployment options offer tradeoffs depending on the ease of use and scalability required. Arguably, the simplest deployment option is the Virtual Machine, as it can be imported into a hypervisor and started right away. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Python source distribution allows you to make custom code changes, install on your operating system of choice, and makes no assumptions about the database, cache, or web-server-tier architecture. Here are the deployment options in order of increasing configurability:

• The Virtual Machine image is the quickest to deploy.
• The Docker image provides a nice balance between ease of use and customization, and is a great choice if Docker containers are already being used in your stack.
• The RPM allows you to quickly get started with a Red Hat-based OS.
• The Python source distribution allows full customization.