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System Structure & Architecture<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

HybridForms is a forms and process platform made up of two components: the HybridForms Server as the backend and the client apps for iOS, Android, Windows and as a Progressive Web App (PWA).<\/strong><\/p>\n

One platform. Every device. Every infrastructure. HybridForms consists of the central HybridForms Server (backend) and the client apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and as a Progressive Web App (PWA) in the browser. The server backend runs on-premises or in the cloud \u2013 on Windows Server or Linux, optionally as a Docker container, with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

General System Structure & Concepts<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The system consists of two central components: the HybridForms Server<\/strong> as the central backend and the HybridForms Client Apps<\/strong> for iOS, Android, Windows and as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for web browsers.<\/p>\n

As a database backend, HybridForms supports both Microsoft SQL Server<\/strong> and PostgreSQL<\/strong> \u2013 operated on Windows Server, Linux, as a Docker container, or in the Microsoft Azure Cloud<\/strong>. PostgreSQL offers a cost-efficient, open-source-based alternative for organisations that rely on vendor-independent infrastructure.<\/p>\n

A HybridForms Server License<\/strong> is required for operation. Every user of a client app additionally requires a User License (Client Access License \/ CAL)<\/strong>, which is centrally managed and administered on the HybridForms Server.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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HybridForms Server: Multi-System Architecture<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The HybridForms Server supports a multi-system architecture (client, tenant). The server is available for purchase in three editions<\/strong><\/a>: Business, Trusted.AI Enterprise, and Trusted.AI Operator<\/strong>. By default you run one system; with Trusted.AI Operator<\/strong> you run up to five tenants on one server, each with separate administration.<\/p>\n

The same architecture applies in the SaaS model<\/a>.<\/strong> Shared<\/strong> and Shared.AI<\/strong> each get their own tenant in a multi-tenant environment, Dedicated<\/strong> a fully separated server instance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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