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Overview & Architecture

Welcome to the SynergyOS Admin Guide

This guide is for administrators, IT teams, and technical decision makers who want to understand, deploy, and manage SynergyOS for their organization.

Sections​

Architecture (High-Level)​

To accommodate diverse enterprise needs, SynergyOS is built with a scalable, modular architecture that separates concerns across data storage, application services, and integrations. This high-level overview highlights the key layers and how they interact to deliver performance, extensibility, and enterprise-grade security.

Architecture

SynergyOS is designed as a modular, unified platform for all your knowledge work. Key architectural principles:

  • Unified data model: All information (files, emails, tasks, notes, chats) is stored as "items" in a single, permissioned folder structure.
  • Modular apps: Core and optional apps (Drive, Email, Chat, Tasks, etc.) run on top of the same foundation.
  • APIs & integrations: Open APIs and connectors let you extend or automate workflows.
  • Enterprise-grade security: Built-in compliance, audit, and granular permissions.
  • Flexible deployment: Cloud, hybrid, or on-premises options.

Federated Network (SynergyOS Common)​

SynergyOS operates as a federated network. The SynergyOS Common layer provides core services shared across all infrastructures:

  • Global Membership: Central directory of all user accounts and repositories. Issues authentication tokens and enforces access across nodes.
  • Clearing House (WIP): Coordinates and synchronizes data across different infrastructures and companies.
  • Co-Authoring Engine: Enables real-time collaboration using integrations like Microsoft Online (WOPI), Collabora Online, and other document editors.

Multi-Region & Dedicated Infrastructures​

By default, SynergyOS runs regional SaaS instances (e.g., US SaaS, EU SaaS). Clients may also deploy:

  • Enterprise Cloud: Dedicated, single-tenant cloud environment managed by SynergyOS.
  • Enterprise Server: Self-hosted deployment (on-premises or cloud) for complete control.

Users connect to the specific infrastructure hosting their repository, ensuring low latency and compliance with local data regulations.

Who Should Use This Guide?​

  • IT administrators deploying or managing SynergyOS
  • Security & compliance teams reviewing architecture and controls
  • Technical decision makers evaluating platform fit
  • Partners & consultants supporting SynergyOS rollouts