The release of NoMachine 6 introduces a number of changes in both feature-offering and product families. Two fundamental changes are the introduction of a new Cloud Server and the implementation of web-based access, which was a feature of Cloud Server, in all subscription-based products.

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If you still have v. 4, please upgrade to v.5 and then to v.6.

The product families v. 6 are Cloud Server and Terminal Server. Let's take a look at each in detail:

Cloud Server Products

This suite comprises Cloud Server and Enterprise Desktop. Supported platforms are Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Cloud Server now functions as a centralized entry-point to all other servers on the NoMachine network. Whereas in previous versions it was possible to use it to run multiple Linux virtual desktop sessions on the host where it was installed and access them via the browser, in version 6 this is no longer possible. Cloud Server now functions entirely as an access point for any other NoMachine server (except Small Business Server) which sits behind it. This access point, or connection broker, can be set up to accept browser-based connection requests, also in a failover cluster. It accepts Foreign X Server connection requests as well.

Enterprise Desktop remains unchanged and remains a remote desktop access tool with the additional bonus of allowing access via the browser. Enterprise Desktops can be standalone servers or be added as first-level servers to a Cloud Server.

Terminal Server Products

The functionality of Linux virtual desktop (or Linux terminal services) is now exclusive to this product suite.

Browser-based access, previously a feature only in Cloud Server in the earlier version 5, is now available in all products: Workstation, Small Business Server, Terminal Server, Enterprise Terminal Server. Although most of the functionality remains the same, there are a couple of changes which deserve mentioning.

- Enterprise Terminal Server replaces Enterprise Server v5 or earlier. Failover and  multi-node support remain but only Terminal Server Nodes are accepted.

- Workstation v.6 no longer functions as a node. In version 5 it could be added to an Enterprise Server. In version 6, it can be added as a first-level server of a Cloud Server.

- Terminal Server v.6 can no longer function as a node. In version 5 it could be added to an Enterprise Server. In version 6, it can be added as a first-level server of a Cloud Server.

Typical scenarios

Here are some typical product configurations that will help customers understand what products they need in order to update to version 6.

Some references

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