One of the differential features of UDS Enterprise is its Advanced Dual Cache System. This innovative system streamlines access, saves resources, and optimizes the operation of desktop virtualization platforms.
The Code for Romania community is preparing a new initiative: they are going to create Open Source educational software for deafblind and multi-sensory disabled students using game elements. The first developments of the e-Sense project will start this July and it is planned that by the end of summer the first tests with alpha versions can begin.
A few days ago we disclosed the improvements that UDS Enterprise 3.0 incorporates in the UDS Server and UDS Tunnel components. Today we deal with the enhancements introduced in two other elements of our broker for desktop and application virtualization: the UDS Client and the UDS Actors.
Until now known as UDS Plugin, from release 3.0 of UDS Enterprise it will be called UDS Client. This component is installed on the client device to enable connection with desktops, virtual applications, or physical computers. The only case where it is not necessary is when the user connects using HTML5.
The Lockdown security module introduced in Linux 5.4 to lock certain parts of the kernel seems not to be as effective as expected. A developer has managed to skip this protection on Ubuntu 18.04 and break Secure Boot. To do this, he has used ACPI tables, the standard that controls the operation of the BIOS and provides advanced functionalities to manage and save energy.
One of the major changes introduced in the new version of UDS Enterprise is the way to configure its main components: UDS Server and UDS Tunnel. As of version 3.0 of our desktop and application virtualization broker, which is currently in beta, the configuration will be done through a web environment. This new wizard has been designed to make the process even easier and more flexible.
On completion of the starting procedure of the UDS Server or UDS Tunnel, the URL to access the configuration wizard will be displayed. Once the corresponding IP and port have been entered in the browser, the wizard will appear:
