Dacom M: Space VDI

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• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

2024

Space VDI 5.4 with Security Gateway Scalability and Resiliency Solution - Space Gateway 1.4

On February 15, 2024, Dacom M announced the release of an updated version of the virtual desktop solution - Space VDI 5.4.

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This release includes a number of improvements aimed at ensuring scalability and fault tolerance of an important component of the system - the Space Gateway, improving the overall stability of Space Dispatcher, optimizing other significant tools and platform functionality, as well as releasing the Space Client client for macOS.

Space VDI 5.4 provides the following enhancements:

1. New Solutions for Security Gateway Scalability and Resiliency - Space Gateway 1.4

Through the use virtual IP of the -address and load balancer, the gateway can be run on multiple hosts combined by a single virtual IP address. All requests from the manager and client are processed through the balancer and the public IP address of the gateway. The request that came to the host at which the public address is assigned is automatically balanced to a random host gateway. This solution will reduce the impact of failures in ensuring uninterrupted desktop connectivity.

2. Improved Security Gateway Configuration Mechanism

The user experience has been improved - the refinement provides the ability to configure the necessary Space Gateway parameters directly from the manager and using the command line interface (Space VDI CLI).

3. Increased overall stability of Space Dispatcher

The internal mechanisms of interaction of Space Dispatcher containers have been worked out, which can affect the overall stability of the system.

4. The mechanisms for pre-validation and validation of forms in the web interface have been improved

The update allows you to limit users from unnecessary steps during the configuration stages of Space Dispatcher subsystems by informing about errors. The internal error output mechanism has been redesigned.

5. Improved Error/Warning Texts

The main texts of the conclusion of restrictions at the pre-validation stages have been revised.

6. Content Center libraries have been updated (Space Agent PC 1.4, glint-launcher, etc.)

The Space Agent PC 1.4 and GLINT server complex received updates and distribution in the form of monolithic assemblies.

7. Updated VM provisioning mechanism (domain entry, hostname job) for SpaceVM 6.4

Improved integration by reworking data transfer mechanisms to SpaceVM.

8. Updated client GUI. macOS Client Release

The macOS version of the client introduces an updated version of the Space Client interface with an additional mode that limits the ability of users to change settings that affect the internal mechanisms of client interaction in the common infrastructure. The methods of connecting to workplaces are also simplified and the appearance of the entire Space ecosystem is applied.

We are pleased to introduce Space VDI 5.4, which focused on improving the scalability and resiliency of the Space Gateway. It is a critical component of the system that protects data and controls access to virtual resources. In addition, we have improved the configuration mechanism of the gateway, which should facilitate the work of administrators and increase the overall efficiency of the system. We strive to ensure that our products are not only functional, but also reliable, and this version is another step in this direction, - said Ruslan Belov, Product Director of Space VDI of DACOM M.

Compatible with Astra Linux 1.7

The system virtualizations SpaceVM and solution for organizing virtual desktops - Space VDI from "" DACOM M are certified under the Ready for Astra program. The test results confirmed that the products work stably and correctly in the environment Astra Linux 1.7.. All functionality of the software stack components is available to users, including those implemented OS in mandate access control, integrity control and a closed software environment. This was announced by "Dak M" on February 8, 2024. After a series of tests, experts made sure that SpaceVM 6.3.1, Space Client 2.1.3 and Space Dispatcher 5.2.1.1 work correctly under the Astra Linux Special Edition OS. More. here

Compatibility with the Alt OS family

Russian developers "Dak M" and "BASEALT" within the framework of a technological partnership confirmed the compatibility of the Space virtualization ecosystem with the operating systems of the Alt family. The company "BASEALT" announced this on January 19, 2024.

During the tests, the correctness of the cloudy platform was checked, SpaceVM as well as ON for the organization virtual desktops of Space VDI, Space Dispatcher and Space Client with OS "" 10 Alt Workstation, "Alt Workstation " K "10 and" "10. Alt Education Based on the results, product compatibility certificates were issued. More. here

2023

Space VDI 5.3.0 with Physical Machine Pool Management

On December 4, 2023, Dacom M announced the release of Space VDI 5.3.0, an updated version of the virtual desktop solution. The release includes: architectural improvements to Space Disp; the ability to upload events to external logging systems, in CEF format, for the ArcSight incident monitoring and control platform; implementation of physical machine pool management; optimization of recording and security subsystems; Password Policy Management Upgrade "Enhanced" password strength mode; development - Space Agent PC 1.3, for installation on a physical PC; integration with ADFS and optimization of the graphical Web interface.

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The transition to the Space Disp cluster architecture has been completed. The method of installing Space Disp as a single instance is disabled, without the possibility of creating additional instances. This solution allows you to move towards the flexibility of using various options for scaling the infrastructure and provides the ability to implement a fault-tolerant manager scheme.

It is possible to upload events to external logging systems, in CEF format, for the ArcSight incident monitoring and control platform.

The ability to upload events to external systems, such as ArcSight, will further ensure Space Disp's information security. Such systems allow automated analysis of recorded events in order to identify potential incidents of information security.

The functionality provides the ability to connect to a group of physical machines and solves the tasks of managing the desktops of remote machines operating outside the virtualization infrastructure under the Astra Linux operating system.

The security engine is optimized by adding interaction with single sign-on and two-factor authentication (SSO, ADFS) technologies in Space Disp and ensuring the security of the data exchange functionality in Space Client.

{{quote 'As part of the release, complex comprehensive work has been done to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Space Disp functionality. In addition, the main difference between the release and the previous ones is the change in the architectural features of Space Disp, which directed the development vector towards improving performance and providing updated options for scaling the infrastructure using the Space VDI ecosystem. The updated scaling schemes can be found on the pages of our documentation, - said Ruslan Belov, Product Director of Space VDI, Dakom M LLC. }}

Password policy management has been improved, the "Enhanced" password resistance mode has been implemented.

The added functionality of mandatory temporary password changes allows you to strengthen data privacy, and the complexity of these passwords is now controlled by resistance levels from "weak level" to "enhanced." In addition, new user roles, such as auditors, provide the ability to monitor user actions and do not have the ability to make changes.

Developed by Space Agent PC 1.3, for installation on a physical PC. Space Agent PC 1.3 is a software separable module that supports proprietary access protocols and optimizes Space Client's interaction with physical machines.

Integration with ADFS was carried out. ADFS allows companies to manage their own identity infrastructures and apply on-demand authentication to access applications, services, or resources. The ADFS task is to issue digital IDs based on successful authentication in Active Directory (Windows Server Directory Services). These issued credentials will be sufficient grounds for successful authentication and authorization for Space Disp and Space Client.

The graphical Web interface is optimized: by refining fonts and choosing the optimal colors for light and dark themes, we have improved readability, intelligibility and adaptability.

Delta Tioga Pass and Delta Argut compatibility

Delta Computers and Dak M on October 25, 2023 announced testing for performance and technological compatibility of Delta Computers server products with the Space VDI virtual desktop infrastructure platform.

Desktop virtualization technology has become widespread over the past few years due to the trend towards digitalization. It allows employees to work productively and securely in a remote format, and business - to ensure continuity of processes, reduce operating costs and simplify IT maintenance.

Using the VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), the desktop image is run on a virtual machine and delivered to the client on any device over the network. A virtual machine, VM (Virtual Machine), is a comprehensive platform for deploying a complete private cloud in an enterprise environment with the necessary additional tools to automate and coordinate cloud services.

As part of the course for import substitution Russian IT the equipment manufacturer, Delta Computers tested the compatibility of its server platforms - high-performance compact form factor servers Delta Tioga Pass and universal Delta Argut storage modules - software with Space VDI, the domestic analogue of the most common means for organizing a foreign-made virtual table infrastructure. Based on the test results, a certificate of compatibility and correct operation of these solutions was issued, which allows combining them as fully Russian software and hardware systems (PAC).

We are pleased to confirm the compatibility of our products with the Space VDI solution. The opportunity to get a complete solution and ensure its operation in one window mode is becoming increasingly important for corporate customers. Proven technological compatibility and high performance of our products will create a competitive PAC that meets security requirements and provides ease of use through continuous infrastructure expansion. Delta Computers will continue to join forces with leading Russian software developers to create complex solutions in accordance with the needs of our customers, "said Maxim Tereshchenko, Head of Project Management at Delta Computers.

According to Ruslan Belov, Product Director of Space VDI, over the past decade, the world of microelectronics has developed a tendency to cooperate with foreign companies. The abundance of solutions provided the customer with a large choice among products with a different set of functionality and in different price segments. However, many large foreign suppliers of server equipment are unable to provide their products. For Russian manufacturers, this has become a powerful incentive for active growth and development.

Despite the fact that parallel imports close a number of needs, there is no certainty that access to the necessary equipment will simply not disappear. Our cooperation with Delta Computers opens up opportunities for the development of the Russian IT landscape. In addition, hardware compatibility ensures conflict-free and trouble-free operation of servers and virtualization software, which is an important component of building a high-quality virtual infrastructure, "commented Ruslan Belov.

Compatible with the Getmobit GM Smart System firmware platform

The Russian company Getmobit and the domestic developer of software for building the cloud infrastructure "DAK M," announced a technological partnership. This was reported on July 7, 2023 by Getmobit.

The GETMOBIT and DAKOM M commands confirmed the compatibility of the software and hardware platform GM Smart System for managing workspaces from Space infrastructure virtual desktops. VDI More. here