We are excited to announce that our PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) platform has received an extensive update that brings many new features and improvements. Our PaaS platform is already an advanced solution that allows customers to create and deploy cloud-based applications and services quickly and efficiently. However, with this latest update, customers will now have access to even more tools and capabilities, enabling them to create even better services and applications with ease.
From enhanced security protocols to improved user interfaces, our team has been working tirelessly to improve the user experience and offer the best possible platform for our customers. The latest update also includes performance improvements and bug fixes that ensure a more stable and reliable platform overall. We are confident that these new features will make a significant difference in the day-to-day experiences of our customers, and we are thrilled to offer these updates as part of our continued commitment to delivering a superior PaaS platform.
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We are excited to announce that our PaaS platform has just rolled out a new update that now supports Ubuntu v23, Debian v12, and AlmaLinux OS v8 and v9. This is great news for developers who can now take advantage of the latest features and improvements available in these operating systems. Ubuntu v23 brings enhanced security and stability, while Debian v12 offers better support for containerization and a variety of software packages. Additionally, AlmaLinux OS v8 and v9 provide advanced performance and reliability, making them great choices for mission-critical applications. With this new update to our PaaS platform, users can now choose from an even wider range of operating systems to develop and deploy their applications, while enjoying all the benefits of our cloud-based infrastructure.
Virtuozzo Application Platform v8.3.2 has introduced several improvements and updates for SSH Gate. Some of the notable ones include enhanced security features such as updated protocol versions (SSHv1 and SSLv3 have been disabled), new algorithms for key exchange and cipher suites, and support for Diffie-Hellman group exchanges. The new version also includes better logging, auditing, and error reporting capabilities, allowing for easier troubleshooting and monitoring of SSH Gate activities.
Other improvements include the ability to set custom timeouts for SSH connections, support for command execution via SSH, and the option to configure multiple SSH Gate instances on the same virtual infrastructure. Additionally, SSH Gate now supports endpoint protection capabilities, which can help detect and prevent attacks targeting SSH services. These improvements make SSH Gate a more robust and secure solution for accessing virtual environments managed by Virtuozzo Application Platform.
The new version of our PaaS platform introduces a new feature that automatically removes nodes from DNS during sequential actions, which reduces downtime by ensuring that the traffic is properly redirected to the remaining nodes in the cluster. When a node is taken offline for rebooting or to updgrade the application, the DNS server is updated to remove its entry, preventing further traffic from being directed to that node. Previously, the restarted node was not removed from the DNS and that might result in some traffic being redirected to the affected node when the deployed application or service was experiencing high load. Some clients could experience some connection errors.
With the new automatic removal feature, the platform streamlines the process, making it easier and more reliable. When a node is removed, the DNS server’s records are purged automatically, and the other nodes in the cluster take over the traffic, ensuring that the application remains available to the end-users. This feature allows the Netcore PaaS platform to deliver improved performance and reliability for mission-critical applications.
ICMP firewall restrictions regarding ICMP timestamp have been added to enhance network security. These restrictions aim to prevent potential attackers from exploiting the ICMP timestamp feature to launch sophisticated attacks on a target network or server. ICMP timestamp requests can provide an attacker with important information about the target machine’s uptime, which can be used to identify vulnerable network hosts and perform timed attacks. With the new ICMP timestamp restrictions, ICMP timestamp requests will be blocked by the firewall by default, minimizing the risk of any such exploitation.
New platform features deliver an enterprise-level PaaS solution that rivals well-known public clouds. Clients can benefit from the scalable and flexible platform, meeting growing demand for reliable and cost-effective cloud solutions. These new features demonstrate Netcore’s commitment to innovation and meeting clients’ needs.