Remote Execution
Add-on Feature
This feature is a paid add-on available for Business Hub Standard and Enterprise editions.
Remote execution allows workflows managed in KNIME Hub to be executed outside the Hub’s own infrastructure, on compute resources that are operated and controlled separately. This enables running workflows closer to the data, within specific network boundaries, or on specialized hardware, while still using KNIME Hub as the central control plane.
Why use Remote Execution?
Remote execution solves the challenge of "Data Gravity." Instead of moving massive datasets to the KNIME Hub, you move the execution power to the data.
- Hybrid Cloud Strategy: Keep your KNIME Hub in the cloud while running executors in your on-premise data center.
- Data Sovereignty: Ensure sensitive data never leaves a specific geographic region or a high-security network zone.
- Specialized Hardware: Run computationally heavy workflows on dedicated GPU instances or high-memory machines that sit outside the standard Hub cluster.
Additional Reading
See the Architecture Overview section to learn more about remote execution architecture.
Quick Links
| I want to... | Start here |
|---|---|
| Configure the Hub | Creating Remote Execution Contexts |
| Install on Linux | Installing the Executor Agent (Linux) |
| Check Port Requirements | Networking & Firewall Specifications |
| Understand Data Flow | Data Governance & Security |
How this documentation is organized
To help you find the right information at the right time, this guide is divided into three functional areas:
Tasks & Configuration
Practical guides to help you deploy and manage your remote compute resources.
Technical Reference
Detailed specifications, requirements, and system states for quick lookup.
Concepts & Architecture
Deep dives into how Remote Execution works and its implications for your data.