The HybridForms Core Server uses Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL as the central database backend<\/strong> \u2013 completely independent of SharePoint or other third\u2011party platforms. Its own business logic, a dedicated admin layer, and clearly defined API interfaces provide maximum control over functionality, security, and release cycles.<\/p>\nWhether a lightweight installation for a single team or a company\u2011wide rollout with multi\u2011tenant management and thousands of users: the architecture scales linearly and without hidden licensing pitfalls.<\/p>\n
In addition to Microsoft SQL Server, HybridForms also supports PostgreSQL. This gives organizations a cost\u2011efficient, vendor\u2011independent database platform that requires no compromises in functionality or stability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Server Editions: Business, Enterprise & Operator<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>The HybridForms Core Server is available in three editions \u2013 depending on requirements for user volume, multi\u2011tenant capability, and administration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Business Edition<\/h3><\/div>Entry level & mid\u2011sized teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Enterprise Edition<\/h3><\/div>Large organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Operator Edition<\/h3><\/div>Operator mode with multi\u2011tenant support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Core Server Key Features<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>High\u2011performance Client API<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Optimized REST API with low latency, tailored business logic, and a role\u2011based permission system (AD \/ ADFS \/ OpenID Connect).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Version staging \/ data sync<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Secure support for multi\u2011device scenarios; auto\u2011checkout prevents data conflicts when working in parallel on smartphone, tablet, and PC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Integration of third\u2011party systems<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Differentiated API interfaces for importing pre\u2011populated forms and exporting data to external systems \u2013 with granular access rights for each process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Workflow & status system<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Instantiated workflow system with PDF generation, email delivery, and XML\/XSLT data output for automated data exchange.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Web app for administration<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Modern browser\u2011based administration. Role concept includes server admin, system admin, template designer, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Complete version control<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Versioning of all content \u2013 including media and attachments \u2013 at every status change. A fully traceable audit trail without any data loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Multi\u2011tenancy<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Operator Edition for multiple sub\u2011systems with local administration on a shared server \u2013 without cross\u2011tenant high\u2011privilege rights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Trusted.AI integration<\/h3><\/div><\/i>Integration of local AI models (LLMs) as a Trusted.AI Server directly within the core server architecture \u2013 GDPR\u2011compliant and without any cloud dependency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Comparing Database Options<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Microsoft SQL Server<\/h3><\/div>SQL Server 2019 \/ 2022 recommended<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Comprehensive and well\u2011established admin tooling<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Your benefits at a glance<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Fast, lightweight deployment:<\/strong> Installation is significantly faster than with previous SharePoint\u2011based solutions \u2013 resource\u2011efficient and without complex pre\u2011configuration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Predictable, user\u2011independent server costs:<\/strong> Aside from Windows Server (or Linux) and the database, no additional components are required. Server base costs do not increase with the number of users.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>