Runtime is a means, not an end
Runtime is the environment where the agent runs. It matters, but it's not what solves the client's problem. What solves it is the solution installed on top of it: agents, Skills, workflows, and integrations.
Criteria that really weigh
- Available environment: local machine, small VPS, or dedicated server.
- Need for continuous and scheduled execution.
- Isolation level required by the company's security policy.
- Compatibility with the Skills the chosen solution needs.
- Who will maintain the environment after installation.
When each makes more sense
In operations that run few routines and need simplicity, the lighter runtime tends to win. When there are many simultaneous executions, integrations, and a need for observability, it's worth choosing the environment with better operational control.
In practice, A4 Maestro makes this diagnosis during activation: it analyzes the environment, recommends the appropriate option, and configures the necessary runtime without requiring a technical decision from the client.
The most common mistake
Choosing the runtime before defining the problem. The correct order is: what result needs to be delivered, which solution delivers it, and only then what environment supports that solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preciso decidir o runtime antes de contratar uma solução A4?
Não. A recomendação vem do diagnóstico feito pelo A4 Maestro na ativação, considerando o seu ambiente atual.
Posso trocar de runtime depois?
Sim, mas a troca exige nova validação das Skills e dos workflows. É recomendável fazê-la com acompanhamento.