RusBITech-Astra: ALD Pro

Main article: IT Service Management (ITSM)

ALD Pro is a complete tool for administering user and department accounts, PCs, and servers. It has mechanisms for managing group policies, fine-tuning the domain, monitoring domain controller resources, and auditing events. In addition, there are capabilities that are not available in other Linux systems, for example, you can build hierarchies of departments and assign group policies to them.

2024

As part of the technological bundle

On December 16, 2024, Astra Group and Aladdin R.D. announced the launch of a technology bundle, which consists of a security domain under Linux (based on the ALD Pro catalog service) and Aladdin Enterprise CA, a corporate certificate release and maintenance center for trusted IT infrastructure based on PKI. Read more here.

ALD Pro 2.4.0

On November 12, 2024, Astra Group announced the release of the next release of the ALD Pro directory service - 2.4.0. The developers did not just expand its functionality, but redesigned the components and architecture.

According to the company, the 2.4.0 release included many changes: for example, it became possible to centrally update agents on managed devices without the direct participation of the administrator. Moreover, thanks to a change in the method of component interaction, the client and server parts now do not depend on each other's versions, and you no longer have to update agents with users when other versions are released.

The improvements affected the Salt configuration management subsystem: with the standard approach, the main load lies on the server, and now the main calculations take place on the end devices, which made it possible to optimize the stability of the system when applying group policies and remove the limit on the number of parameters applied to one PC or server. According to the tests, performance has increased by 10 times, and the number of client connections per 1 domain controller has more than doubled. There are other improvements in the work of group policies that optimize the flexibility of administration:

• added the ability to disable inheritance of group policy settings;
• optimized scheme for storing their scripts, which had a positive effect on the performance of the entire process of applying parameters to target clients;
• compatible versions can now be specified, and OS this is an important step towards multivendor, which will be one of the key directions of product development in 2025.

The architecture of two-way trust and synchronization modules with the MS AD domain responsible for working in a heterogeneous environment has been optimized. Now ALD Pro processes data faster and demonstrates greater stability in large infrastructures. The developers created a mechanism for checking the integrity of the global catalog, optimized data processing algorithms when synchronizing records, optimized the processing of service attributes and work under increased load.

Based on the practical experience of the product implementation, the deployment mechanism was optimized, which optimized the reliability of installation and operation even in the absence of complete network connectivity between all hosts in the domain. It has become easier to perform network settings and open the necessary accesses at the initial stage of implementing the directory service.

Another change to version 2.4.0 is that it is the first release of the ALD Pro with a long support life (LTS). To bring this to life, the vendor revised the approach both to product development and to the processes of organizing service functions. The very ability to update the directory service without affecting the architecture speaks of the maturity and reliability of the product.

Changes are also implemented in the role model of administrator permissions. To more flexibly allocate areas of responsibility, we added 160 + privileges and 30 + pre-installed roles for managing subsystems, including file sharing, OS installation over the network, audit and monitoring. All this will allow you to more efficiently perform many tasks, for example, set up accounts of regional administrators and ensure the optimal level of control and security, which is important for large companies.

Information security is one of the key priorities in the development of Astra Group products. As part of the latest updates, compatibility was provided with the latest versions of technology stack components and operating systems. Thus, version 2.4.0 implemented support for Astra Linux version 1.7.6 (both client and server parts), as well as support for the client side of Astra Linux versions 1.8.1 and 1.8.1 UU1. In the near future, it will be possible to deploy the directory service on OS version 1.8.x.

ALD Pro 2.4.0 includes many changes aimed at optimizing the level of information security. Earlier, the ALD Pro catalog service was certified by the FSTEC of Russia according to the 4th level of trust and has a set of declared in technical conditions of functional capabilities.

The updated edition of the product also paid attention to feedback from users. In addition to improvements affecting the functional part of the product, the "Help Center" has been updated and manuals and instructions for using the system have been supplemented.

Astra Group published a free course on the Russian ALD Pro catalog service

The course on working with the ALD Pro catalog service is aimed at administrators IT infrastructures on the basis OS Windows and is designed to speed up the process of immersion in the specifics of administration - Linux infrastructure. The program consists of 30 + modules and illuminates both the administration of free-standing Linux machines and the features of the Linux OS in the ALD Pro domain. The course will be of interest to all IT professionals who participate in transition projects. Russian software Read more here.

TrueConf Server Compatibility

On November 6, 2024, Astra Group announced the completion of compatibility testing between the ALD Pro and TrueConf Server catalogues service, a software platform for collaboration and corporate communications.

Testing was carried out as part of the Ready for Astra technology partnership program. The results confirmed the compatibility and stability of both systems in a single infrastructure. This opens up opportunities for users of both systems, ensuring uninterrupted and safe operation in the face of increased requirements for information protection.

The compatibility of ALD Pro and TrueConf Server allows companies not only to provide a high level of information protection, but also to improve the reliability of communication software. Integration is an example of how technological innovation can serve to strengthen cybersecurity and streamline workflows by providing companies with the necessary tools to succeed in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Integration of ALD Pro with TrueConf Server provides security capabilities for companies. ALD Pro with TrueConf Server in OCAstra Linux allows you to apply the usual methods of system administration, significantly increasing the level of data protection and confidentiality of negotiations, which is becoming a critical aspect for successful business in the modern world, "said Alexey Trubochev, Director of Support Department" Astra Group. " - This interoperability gives the end-user the ability to easily scale their video conferencing and IT infrastructure management systems to meet ever-changing business needs. This is especially valuable in the context of constant growth and development of companies.

Together with Astra Group, we are working to increase technological compatibility in order to fully provide companies in Russia with complexes of domestic solutions that will allow not only to build an independent and secure IT infrastructure, but also to carry out an effective and seamless transition from foreign technology stacks, - said Dmitry Odintsov, Development Director of Trukonf.

Compatibility with MTS Link

Webinar Technologies and Astra Group have confirmed the compatibility of MTS Link services with the domestic directory service for Linux ALD Pro. Integration makes it easier for customers to manage their IT resources. The company was informed about this on October 11, 2024. Read more here.

As part of the PAC to create a safe working environment

The integrator FERRUM IT Group , together the Russian with manufacturers, created a hyperconverged one software and hardware complex aimed at creating a safe working environment. The solution includes products: Nerpa,, PK SV "Brest" virtualizations Iridium system,, Termidesk VDI ALD Pro directory service,, OS AstraLinux DeepMail,,,. eXpress TrueConf P7 Office Ferrum IT Group announced this on August 22, 2024. More. here

Obtaining the certificate of FSTEC of Russia

Astra Group on August 5, 2024 announced the receipt of a certificate from the FSTEC of Russia for the ALD Pro centralized domain management system. The regulator confirmed the product's compliance with the "Information Security Requirements Establishing Levels of Trust in Information Technical Protection Tools and Information Technology Security Tools," approved by Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated 02.06.2020 No. 76.

The results of the tests showed that ALD Pro meets the 4th level of trust and has a set of functionalities declared in the technical specifications. The solution is suitable not only for class II ISOS (public information systems), but also for SIS (state information systems), ISPDN (personal data information systems) and APCS (automated technical process control systems) up to and including the 1st security class. In addition, the product can be used on significant objects of the critical information infrastructure, including the 1st category.

Certification of FSTEC of Russia imposes a number of important obligations on ALD Pro developers related to ensuring security at all stages of the software life cycle. This involves systematic search and elimination of vulnerabilities, various security checks: static and dynamic analysis, fuzzing testing, penetration tests, antivirus control. In addition, it is understood that the vendor will be sure to provide technical support services to users and release security updates.

ALD Pro certification has opened up new opportunities for Astra Group to expand the market: regular updates and a high level of support give customers confidence in the reliability and security of the solution, and integration with OCAstra Linux-built certified IPSs creates a single trusted environment, which is especially important for those users who work with confidential data.

Customers are actively switching from foreign solutions to Russian ones. We understand that the implementation software should be not only functional, but also reliable, and obtaining a certificate from the FSTEC of Russia is a documentary confirmation of the safety of ALD Pro. Security has always been and will be one of the key priorities of our team, it is important for us to provide customers with the most stable and high-quality solutions, "said Evgeny Pautov, Director for Server Solutions Development at Astra Group.

Printum Compatibility

The compatibility of ALD Pro and the Printum print monitoring and management system has been confirmed. Astra Group announced this on July 9, 2024. The software stack is suitable for enterprises of any scale and allows, while maintaining the usual convenience and quality of printing, to organize the safe and efficient use of printers and MFPs, as well as optimize the cost of their maintenance.

During testing, experts were convinced that the products work together correctly, and their functionality is fully available to users. The results of successful inspections officially confirm the certificate issued as part of the Ready for Astra IT vendors' technological cooperation program.

The Printum multivendor system allows organizations of all sizes to establish safe and efficient work with printers and MFPs. With its help, you can collect statistics on individual employees and entire departments, maintain an archive of documents and set up authorization by card or PIN code. To audit printing, collect data from meters, track the technical condition of equipment and generate reports, a tool is provided such as managing the relationship between the customer and the contractor and automating the main functions. In addition, the use of Printum allows you to optimize the fleet of printers and MFPs, which, according to the manufacturer, significantly reduces the cost of consumables and saves the time of specialized specialists.

During the implementation of import substitution projects at enterprises, it is important to maintain the usual level of convenience in working with the most popular services (such as printing) without increasing the cost of infrastructure management and equipment maintenance. A significant step in achieving this goal is the integration of the leading ALD Pro catalog service with the Printum print monitoring and management system. Using these products in one bundle, customers will have the opportunity to organize an integrated approach to print management, combining simplicity, efficiency and resource savings.

The Printum server, which uses IPP, eliminates the need to install specialized drivers. The client application automatically adds printers to workstations, taking into account the structural units and ALD Pro groups to which users belong. The agent part can be installed and configured centrally through ALD Pro group policies. Creating rules for specific groups of employees that prevent large documents from being printed on less productive devices allows jobs to be directed to more efficient printers in printers, improving overall performance and reducing printing costs.

The success of any team consists not only of bright innovations, the right choice of market segment and competent strategic planning. The effectiveness depends very much on how effectively the processes with which we deal every day are organized - with things that have long become something of a mind for us. During the mass migration to Russian technologies, it is important for us as vendors to do everything so that customers do not have to allocate additional resources for the integration of new products, retraining of personnel, etc. Therefore, we strive to maximize the ecosystem of compatible software and hardware and at the same time not only ensure their proper quality, but also ensure that they work together as a single mechanism. We are grateful to our colleagues from Printum for their cooperation and are confident that the use of their software complex in conjunction with ALD Pro will allow customers to simultaneously import substitute printing services and optimize costs thanks to the thoughtfulness, reliability and convenience of both solutions, "said Evgeny Pautov, director of the Astra Group management tools development department.

{{quote 'When implementing import substitution projects, our clients expect functionality, reliability and compatibility with the existing infrastructure, be it foreign solutions that are still in use, or new Russian products. For July 2024, we have achieved functionality comparable to foreign solutions, and in some aspects even superior to them. Our focus is now on simplifying the integration of our system into the customer's infrastructure. Printum has been running on OCAstra Linux for a long time, and the logical next step is full integration with ALD Pro. IT can now manage users in a single interface with additional print management functionality. We are confident that this collaboration will not only save our customers resources and time, but also provide high reliability and convenience in managing print services. We thank Astra Group for their joint work and are confident that our partnership will only strengthen in the future, "said Dmitry Dvoinikov, General Director of Printum. }}

ALD Pro 2.2.1 Compatibility with UserGate Next-Generation Firewall 6.1.9

Astra Group and UserGate on May 15, 2024 announced the certification of the next generation firewall UserGate Next-Generation Firewall 6.1.9 (NGFW) as part of the Ready for Astra technology partnership program. The experts conducted a series of tests and made sure that the product works correctly in a single circuit with the latest updates to the Brest 3.2 secure virtualization platform and the software complex for managing ALD Pro 2.2.1 domain objects - Astra Group solutions in demand on the market. Read more here.

ALD Pro 2.0 compatibility with Mailion

Astra Group and MyOffice on May 14, 2024 announced the compatibility of the Mailion corporate mail system with the ALD Pro 2.0 centralized domain management system. Read more here.

ALD Pro 2.3.0 with Upgraded Inter-Domain Mechanisms

Astra Group announced the release of an updated version of the system for centralized IT infrastructure management - ALD Pro 2.3.0. The release includes improved mechanisms for interaction between domains and a number of significant improvements and innovations made on the basis of feedback from partners, customers, Group specialists and internal developer service.

Among the key changes in ALD Pro 2.3.0 are the implementation of one-way (outgoing) and two-way trust relationships between ALD Pro domains. This feature will significantly improve the security of the IT infrastructure and reduce the technical requirements for server equipment. The protection of the information system has been strengthened due to the fact that hashes of user passwords now do not leave the perimeter of the domain and each domain can be placed under the control of an independent team of IT specialists.

The reduction in RAM requirements is manifested in the ability to divide a large infrastructure into several directories, each of which will have significantly fewer objects, and controllers will need to cache significantly less data in memory.

With the upgrade to the specified version, it will be possible to configure one-way and two-way trust relationships between ALD Pro domains, obtain information about users of the trusted domain with the id command and add them to external (external) groups to grant HBAC and SUDO configuration rights, log into the operating system from a trusted domain and access its shared folders using Kerberos authentication, and enter the management portal under trusted domain accounts.

Other improvements and fixes affected components such as group policies, global catalog, synchronization module, etc. Optimized global catalog synchronization management, developed an aldproctl tool to check the availability of system services and provided the ability to enter workstations based on OCAstra Linux 1.7.5 into the domain. Updated supporting documentation including reference center, ALD Pro manual, test program and methodology.

We are confident that the catalog service is a mandatory component of the IT infrastructure of any enterprise, so we are continuously improving our solution taking into account the feedback from our users. In 2024, we will focus our efforts on three main areas: improving product reliability, simplifying system operation in productive environments and facilitating migration, including the development of hybrid scenarios. As a result, this version will be released with the most popular and strong characteristics and will help to successfully solve operational problems in terms of centralized management of domain objects, "said Evgeny Pautov, Director of the Astra Group Management Tools Development Department.

ALD Pro 2.2.0 with optimized user interface

Astra Group on February 5, 2024 announced the release of an updated version of the system for centralized domain management ALD Pro 2.2.0 - a universal solution focused on large corporations, medium and small businesses.

One of the main changes to ALD Pro 2.2.0 is improved transport for obtaining and applying policy settings - group and software, as well as event collection rules. This significantly reduces the load on domain controllers and helps simplify the use of the ALD Pro system for customers with a large fleet of user PCs.

The approach to ALD Pro repositories and dependency packages has also changed. The concept of interacting OS with Astra repositories Linux when installing ALD Pro has been redesigned. Now connecting the base and extended repositories of Astra Linux is not a prerequisite for deploying the product. The required minimum is the main and repository-update repository of Astra Linux. This helps improve the installation process and minimizes the risk of receiving and updating packages.

An important addition was the isolation of backend Python applications that now run in a separate virtual environment. They are responsible for handling user requests, managing data, and executing security policies. Isolating them increases system stability and simplifies dependency management.

Improved user interface. Changes have been made to UX/UI, including the reworking of the Bread Crumbs element (link chains at the top of the interface). Added the ability to reset the user password through the ALD Pro interface. Significantly updated user documentation - both the Help Center and the Administrator's Guide. The information was completely revised in accordance with the wishes of system administrators, which the ALD Pro team has received since the first releases.

When upgrading from previous versions of ALD Pro, the developers strongly recommend following the Administrator's Guide.

{{quote 'We are pleased to present to our customers and partners ALD Pro 2.2.0 - a solution that not only improves the efficiency and security of IT infrastructure, but also supports strategic import substitution and digital independence initiatives. Developers receive feedback from ALD Pro users, carefully examine and analyze comments and suggestions for improving the capabilities of our product. Therefore, we are fully confident that this version of ALD Pro will become a reliable tool for achieving the business goals and technological leadership of our clients, "said Alexey Fomenko, Director of the Management Tools Development Department of Astra Group. }}

2023

Compatible with HOSTVM VDI

The ALD Pro software package (product) "Astra Groups" and the solution for building virtual working environments (HOSTVM VDI developer product HOSTVM) have passed the Ready for Astra compatibility test. The correct operation of products in tandem is officially confirmed by a certificate under the number 14155/2023. Astra Group announced this on December 27, 2023.

ALD Pro includes a set of tools for centralized administration of domain objects in the Linux infrastructure, including the directory service. Deploying ALD Pro in a HOSTVM VDI environment enables users to efficiently manage virtual desktops and customers to choose the right solution for their software requirements.

HOSTVM VDI is a specialized virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) software that allows you to access them from any device and provides delivery of personal desktops, terminal sessions and virtualized applications published on a server running the Linux family of operating systems.

The compatibility of the HOSTVM VDI Virtual Desktop Solution and ALD Pro Directory Service will help you build a virtualization and computer management infrastructure that provides customers with efficiency, flexibility, and security. We provide customers not just with tools, but with the opportunity to create a harmonious environment where virtual resource management becomes an integral part of the business, "said Ivan Klimov, Head of Virtualization Platform Development at HOSTVM.

Most companies from a variety of companies industries economies migrate Active Directory from to Russian solutions. For our part, we support such projects and provide our customers with not only products that are not inferior to the software of foreign vendors, but also related services. In tandem with the development of HOSTVM VDI virtual working environments, ALD Pro will become a solid foundation for creating a structure that is used both for organizing objects and for applying policies and delegating powers, "said Dmitry Tarakanov, Director of the Department for the Development of Technological Cooperation" Astra Group. "

Compatibility with Ankey IDM

The compatibility of Ankey IDM and ALD Pro has been confirmed. The software stack is suitable for import substitution, and its application avoids sanctions risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. This was announced on October 2, 2023 by Gazinformservice (GIS). Read more here.

ALD Pro 2.1.0

On August 16, 2023, Astra Group of Companies, a Russian software developer, announced the release of an updated version of the system for managing the directory service - ALD Pro 2.1.0.

ALD Pro 2.1.0

According to the company, ALD Pro is a tool that allows you to build a domain for the Linux infrastructure and, through group policies, centrally manage the parameters of domain objects: computers, servers and users. The decision is entered in the "Register of Russian Software" under the number 12159.

One of the key challenges when migrating infrastructures to import-independent solutions is to ensure that the implemented products work correctly in conjunction with legacy software and services from Microsoft during the transition period. Another important task is to avoid the high costs of administering two different solutions.

These questions are facing all organizations that are switching to domestic software, and it was these user needs that formed the basis for the release of ALD Pro 2.1.0. The solution received the following functionality: bilateral trust relationships and data synchronization with MS AD. To do this, the developers implemented a global catalog and a data synchronization module between Microsoft Active Directory (MS AD) and ALD Pro domains.

These capabilities will allow administrators to build a complete heterogeneous infrastructure for a transition period and reduce risks when migrating domain data. Now you can:

• Connect from Linux desktops from the ALD Pro domain to services and network resources (web server, file server, database, etc.), including printers in the MS AD domain.
• Synchronize individual user accounts and user groups from MS AD domains with the ALD Pro-based global catalog.

In the updated version of the system, we implemented the mechanism of bilateral trust relations between Microsoft Active Directory and ALD Pro. These capabilities, which were not previously in the Linux market, will allow our customers to work in a hybrid domain environment, use common equipment and network resources. It became possible to gradually transfer the IT infrastructure to domestic solutions, since for a transition period all domain users will be able to continue working with existing services. This will reduce the labor costs of administrators and optimize the quality of the entire import substitution process. noted Evgeny Pautov, Director of the Management Tools Development Department of Astra Group of Companies

Additionally, in ALD Pro 2.1.0, users will receive a number of changes related to information security, domain management, access rights, as well as system updates and system documentation.

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It is also worth noting that the product development and maintenance teams, in addition to bringing out the updated functionality, have achieved significant success in optimizing the system in large infrastructures. Load testing was carried out on one of the customers, and its positive results indicate that the solution withstands the load of 300 thousand users.

As of August 2023, more than 50 large customers made the choice in favor of ALD Pro, and the number of licenses sold reached 100 thousand.

ALD Pro 2.0 Release with Architecture, Information Security, and Group Policy Management

GC "Astra" July 24, 2023 announced the release of an updated version by the directory service - ALD Pro 2.0. The system allows you to build domain on Linux and manage computers an organization's fleet using group politician through an intuitive interface. ALD Pro implements automated installation capabilities on OS ON computers in the domain, remote access to user desktops, and monitoring the status of directory service services. The product is listed in "" under Unified Register of Russian Programs for Computers and Databases Ministry of Digital Development number 12159.

Among the architectural changes, it should be noted the modification of the mechanism for deploying ALD Pro subsystems: a data bus with a message queue is implemented to ensure the guaranteed delivery of automation tasks to domain computers, thereby making it possible to develop this functionality within the framework of subsequent versions of ALD Pro.

The delegation was modified - a transition was made to a tool that allows you to flexibly configure privileges in roles and limit their scope, and a foundation was formed for the further development of the functional unit.

ALD Pro 2.0 has updated the event logging engine to improve message processing speed as well as structured message formats. Optimized speed and utilization of processor and RAM resources on the server and client side, as well as the functionality of interaction with the most current SIEM systems.

In release 2.0, a lot of work has been done to update the documentation based on user experience. The Product Help Center has been updated to update existing and added materials, as well as updated user, operational, and API documentation.

The updated version of ALD Pro implements a number of fundamental changes. They relate to both the addition of opportunities and the development of existing ones. Innovations affect architecture, information security, group policy management mechanisms, solution update processes, and many other aspects of ALD Pro. All these improvements are aimed at scalability, fault tolerance and stability of the system on large installations. This approach is supposed to be preserved and improved when developing all subsequent versions of ALD Pro, told Alexey Fomenko, Director of the Management Tools Development Department of Astra Group.

The version of ALD Pro 2.0 is already available to users in the Astra Linux SE OS repository for July 2023. When upgrading from a previous version, developers strongly recommend following the steps outlined in the Administrator's Guide to Installing and Updating 2.0.0.

Compatible with Aladdin Enterprise

Astra Group and Aladdin have completed a project to confirm the technological compatibility of Aladdin Enterprise CA products . и ALD Pro. Astra Group of Companies announced this on July 14, 2023.

The certificate obtained as a result of the tests confirms that the Aladdin Enterprise CA Enterprise Certification Authority fully controls the authenticity of the accounts of computers, users, devices and services included in the domain.

The Aladdin Enterprise CA accepts and processes requests from PKI users for digital certificates, validates for validity, and issues certificates according to the user's (object's) access level and security policy. Each of the digital certificates (public key certificates) confirms that the private (closed) part of the key is known only to the owners. Thus, the communication of domain objects between each other and the certification authority becomes trusted.

The compatibility of ALD Pro and the Aladdin Enterprise CA Enterprise Center allows you to provide certificates of users, computers and devices within the ALD Pro domain, organize strict authentication of users and devices in the domain, as well as the basis for trusted interaction of all objects and components (servers for various purposes, AWS employees and external users, network hardware, IIoT devices, domain controllers). Two technology partners have created a solution that closes the task of two-factor user authentication using certificates.

The integration of the ALD Pro catalog service with the Aladdin Enterprise CA certification center allows you to manage user certificates to implement the highest degree of protection for user accounts through the two-factor authentication mechanism using smart cards and JaCarta tokens, which is extremely important for many of our customers, - said Alexey Fomenko, Director of the Management Tools Development Department of Astra Group of Companies.

Aladdin is working to create an alternative to the certification authority from Microsoft, which has left the Russian market, and open source solutions that do not have the proper level of security and corporate maturity. Integration with ALD Pro - an important milestone in creating a realistic alternative to Active Directory Certificate Services - allows you to integrate corporate PKI management processes into unified domain administration and operation processes. Work with the ALD Pro team to develop integration scenarios for the use and maintenance of corporate PKI customers continues, "said Denis Polushin, Product Manager at Aladdin Enterprise CA.

As part of the Russian PAC "DataRu Piastre"

On the basis ON of the software GC "Astra" and hardware complex (PAC) "" PIASTRE Data from and, domestic producer server and network equipment DSS other IT solutions of the company was created. DataRu The product is designed to quickly create large-scale multi-user systems that are suitable for processing various, including confidential, systems. This was reported data on March 28, 2023 by the Astra Group of Companies.

The software part of PAC PIASTRE is based on OCAstra Linux Special Edition, and also includes other solutions from the software stack of Astra Group of Companies. Among them are the Brest Virtualization Tools software package, the ALD Pro centralized cluster management tool, the DCImanager equipment monitoring system and RuBackup backup tools. The software of the Astra Group allows not only to deploy large high-load systems, but also to provide the maximum level of security that is relevant for customers who work with confidential information of varying degrees of secrecy. Read more here.

2022

ALD Pro 1.2.0 Domain Management Release

On November 29, 2022, Astra Group announced the release of ALD Pro 1.2.0, which implemented more than 50 improvements, 10 of them related to information security.

The changes affected the demanded functionality of the product: the role model, which allows distributing access rights between system administrators, replaced some system components, updated supporting and internal documentation.

The developer implemented basic support Astra Linux 1.7.2 for the server and user infrastructure, the emergence of the possibility of interaction RuPost Corporate Mail System with and modification of the role model. As of November 29, 2022, ALD Pro has additional system roles that allow you to configure the solution more flexibly in large companies. The dnsmasq component has been replaced by ISC DHCP to provide high fault tolerance - DHCP-servers the number of network devices supported by one DHCP server has been increased (clients that use ALD Pro 1.1.3 will automatically be replaced during the upgrade to the latest version, and the system will not have to be reinstalled from scratch).

To increase the level information security , improvements were carried out that affected a number of system components and sections of ALD Pro: additional settings were included, code authentications optimization was carried out, and improved. enciphering Functional changes were made to the product based on feedback from customers, partners, specialists of the vendor's internal quality control service. The changes also affected the user interface of the system (UX/direction UI), which takes into account the wishes of users to ensure more convenient operation in the system.

"The ALD Pro development team constantly strives to increase its flexibility and convenience for customers. Since the launch of the product on the market, more than 200 improvements have already been made, and, which is extremely important for us, research has been successfully completed in the field of organizing bilateral trust relations MS AD - ALD Pro with support for the global catalog function, a prototype object synchronization module between MS AD domains has been implemented - ALD Pro, including passwords. This will ensure the possibility of smooth and comfortable migration of users to the Astra Group ecosystem, "says Alexey Fomenko, Director of the Astra Group Management Tools Development Department.

As part of a cloud platform based on the Russian software of the Astra Group and MasterCloud solutions

Astra Group of Companies and Mastertel on August 23, 2022 announced that they had entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of creating and developing a cloud platform for the provision of services IaaS and. The SaaS Russian developer stack also includes the ALD Pro solution. More. here

Compatibility with Pragmatic Tools Migrator

Astra Group of Companies and Pragmatic Tools on July 8, 2022 announced the compatibility of Pragmatic Tools Migrator with the ALD Pro directory service based on OCAstra Linux.

Pragmatic Tools migrates organizational structure, users and groups from Microsoft Active Directory to ALD Pro of Astra group of companies. The vendor's solution ensures that changes are synchronized throughout the import substitution process, thereby allowing you to save Microsoft Active Directory management processes and maintain the required level of information security, avoid the cost of expanding the staff and save on software licenses designed for auditing corporate directories.

Microsoft's departure from Russia has again aggravated the issue of import substitution for domestic companies. Since the amount of work on migration is expected to be large, funds are needed to automate this process. Pragmatic Tools Migrator will simplify migration to domestic operating systems, including Astra Linux, "said Andrei Arefiev, founder of Pragmatic Tools.

For Astra Linux users, the Astra group of companies has developed the ALD Pro software package. The product is designed for centralized domain management and is focused mainly on system administrators: it simplifies their work and automates the execution of typical tasks.

It is easy to get used to ALD Pro even without specific knowledge in the field of Linux: the interface and key functionality of the product are identical to those laid down in foreign counterparts. The solution is easily deployed, you do not need to use the command line and write scripts to work with it. The main actions are performed one click at a time, and can be operated on in categories familiar to administrators and users of Western operating systems. We are grateful to our colleagues from Pragmatic Tools for cooperation and hope that the use of Pragmatic Tools Migrator software in conjunction with ALD Pro will help our customers switch to Russian technologies as quickly and comfortably as possible and ensure the independence of their IT infrastructures and business processes from foreign vendors, "said Alexey Fomenko, Deputy Head of the Astra Group Development Department.