Our Hybrid Architecture Approach
At Speed Up SharePoint, we implement hybrid SharePoint–SQL architectures to maximize performance for large-scale enterprise systems. Sensitive files, such as pitchbooks, remain in SharePoint for granular access control, while non-sensitive assets like employee headshots and logos are stored in Azure Blob Storage for fast, reliable downloads.
Key Design Principles:
- Performance-first design: Minimize bottlenecks and avoid throttling in SharePoint
- Hybrid architecture: Combine SharePoint UI for secure metadata management with Azure SQL and Redis for fast queries
- Serverless automation: SharePoint webhooks trigger Azure Functions to update Blob Storage only when changes occur
- Security & compliance: Azure Active Directory and Key Vault secure connections, ensuring sensitive data never leaves SharePoint
- High availability: Public assets delivered via Blob Storage for consistent fast downloads across enterprise users
- Optimized search and filtering: Metadata cached in Redis for near-instant query results
This architecture ensures high performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, providing CTOs and IT teams with a reliable, secure, and fast SharePoint experience.
High-Level Enterprise SharePoint Architecture
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