OVD Release Notes 3.3.2 Summary

About Inuvika OVD Enterprise 3.3.2

Inuvika OVD Enterprise 3.3.2 is a maintenance release that includes a number of fixes for OVD 3.3.

What's new in 3.3.2

This release includes a variety of enhancements and features that make our software more secure, easier to use, and more customizable with more control over the look and feel of the OVD environment. We hope our customers and their end-users will enjoy these new features and look forward to continuing to improve our software in the future.

Authentication Throttling

To enhance security and protect against brute force attacks, we added a new feature to limit the number of authentication attempts per user within a specified time frame. Additional attempts beyond this limit will be temporarily blocked. This feature is disabled by default and seamlessly integrated into the existing authentication workflow with minimal impact on user experience. Administrators can also be informed when a user has been locked out via an email notification.

Security Improvements

OVD is now compliant with FIPS 140-2 alongside already using TLS 1.3 encryption mechanisms. This helps customers in the government space to easily deploy OVD without difficulty in secure environments.

Support for Third-Party Authenticators

Our built in Two-Factor Authentication now supports applications such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy and many more to generate the one-time pin to logon to Inuvika OVD. The Inuvika Authenticator app is still supported in addition.

USB Redirection for macOS

We now support redirection of generic USB devices for users on macOS via our premium device redirection functionality when using the Enterprise Desktop Client.

Tenant Admin Maintenance Mode

For customers using our Multitenant mode, we have enabled the ability for tenant administrators to take servers inside their tenant in and out of maintenance mode.

Improvements to taskbar icons and grouping for Application Mode

There have been major improvements to the thumbnails used for applications stored in the taskbar when using Application Mode via the Enterprise Desktop Client. We have also added grouping to group multiple instances of the same application under one icon much like Windows does already.

This version includes all the previous changes and improvements for 3.3

Custom Branding Overhaul

We have added the ability for OVD Administrators to customize the session wallpaper and brand the OVD client applications with their company logo.

With this feature, Administrators can now define a custom wallpaper that appears when users log in to their session. This can be an image of their choosing, such as a company logo, a promotional graphic, or any other image that they would like to use.

In addition to the wallpaper, Administrators can also add their company logo, custom color and title to replace all Inuvika visuals. This helps to create a more cohesive user experience and reinforces the brand identity of the company.

The process of setting up the wallpaper and branding is simple and straightforward. Administrators can access the settings from the Administration Console and upload the desired images, choose a color, title, and allow dark mode where supported.

Windows 10/11 Application Servers

OVD Enterprise 3.3 introduces the ability to use Windows 10/11 Workstations as an Application Server. This new feature expands the deployment options for our customers and provides more flexibility in setting up their OVD environments with a VDI-like solution when needed.

Desktop and Mobile Client Version Control

We have implemented a feature that prevents the session to start when the Enterprise Desktop Client or Enterprise Mobile Client version is lower than the authorized version setting. This feature helps ensure that the system is secure and up-to-date.

Emergency Maintenance Mode for Application Servers

Another great addition is the ability that allows administrators to disconnect (sign out) all running sessions on a particular server in maintenance mode. This feature is useful for performing emergency maintenance tasks. Users will be redirected to another application server (if available) when they sign in again.

Linux Application Server Multi-Monitor Support

We have also added support for multi-monitor on Linux Application Servers, making it easier for linux based users to work with multiple displays.

RHEL 8 is now supported

We now support RHEL 8. RHEL 7 is deprecated and not supported in OVD 3.3.2.

Linux Application Servers can now be Domain Joined

OVD now supports the ability to use Linux Application Servers that have been joined to an Active Directory Domain. This allows users to be able to be authenticated and logged in with a 'real' domain user on both Windows and Linux application servers at the same time in "Full Active Directory Mode"

Web Access now presented inside the Administration Console

The Web Access role can now be administered directly from the Admin UI. This will allow Administrators to monitor the server directly, and check service status.

Improvements to Redirected Printers

We have made some enhancements to the OVD Virtual Printer which is used to automatically redirect local and network printers from the client machine. Now, single-sided printing is set as the default mode. Additionally, duplex printing is supported on both Long and Short sides.

Enteprise Desktop Client Magic Toolbar

In version 3.2.0, a magic toolbar was introduced which can be accessed through a key combination. This tool allows users to switch between input modes, toggle full-screen/windowed mode, and check session statistics for audio and bandwidth consumption. Now, this toolbar is always visible at the top of the screen in a floating pull-down menu similar to the OVD Web Access menu. This change makes it much more convenient for users to access the toolbar and make in-session changes and perform diagnostics.

For more details, please refer to the changelog at the bottom of the page.

One Touch Installation

You can now use our automated "One Touch Installation" tool to simplify the installation of new OVD environments.

This makes it even easier to bring OVD Enterprise online, and provides a large number of optimisations not possible with a manual installation.

Further information can be found on https://docs.inuvika.com/one-touch_installation.

Please note that the ability to upgrade OVD via this tool is not yet supported, but will be added in a future release.

Changes to the Application Launcher

There has been a change to the design of the application launcher window inside the Enterprise Desktop Client. This has now been reworked into a streamlined menu with an Inuvika icon accessible from the Taskbar on Windows and Linux, and the Top Menu Bar on MacOS.

For users who do not use our “Auto-Publish shortcuts” option in Application Mode via the Enterprise Desktop Client, this new launcher is now the default way to access applications published from OVD.

In addition, Application Mode on MacOS no longer publishes shortcuts to the Desktop and Launchpad due to changes Apple made in the underlying operating system preventing this integration at present.

End of support notice

Starting with our upcoming releases, we will be phasing out support for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver). This version does not support CentOS 7.x, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7. These platforms have either already reached or are imminently approaching their respective End of Life dates.

Please note that OVD 3.3.2 will be the final version to offer support for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver). We recommend transitioning to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) or Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 8 as soon as possible to benefit from future OVD versions.

New Installations

For new installations of Inuvika OVD 3.3.2, follow the instructions outlined in the Installation and Configuration Guide. 

Update an Existing OVD Farm

To update existing installations of Inuvika OVD to 3.3.2 follow the steps outlined in the full OVD 3.3.2 Release Notes available at support.inuvika.com.

OVD 3.3.2 Changelog

Bugfixes

• IVD-947 Inuvika Windows WebDAV driver is not compatible with owncloud
• IVD-2255 WebDAV external data storage, on Windows OAS, is not shown with the name defined in the Admin Console
• IVD-5034 Windows python crash
• IVD-5144 Unable to enable disabled users
• IVD-5159 EDC remains in fullscreen on Mac when logout from the fullscreen view
• IVD-5174 Unable to run some Windows detected applications
• IVD-5179 Print Spooler crashing in OVD sessions on multiple users
• IVD-5181 Tigervnc does not compile on Ubuntu Jammy
• IVD-5182 Fix the managePolicies policy
• IVD-5186 2FA popup is not shown on 2FA failures
• IVD-5189 Native printer driver is not able to print twice
• IVD-5192 Artifact when moving windows
• IVD-5194 Update of unchanged field results in redirect to an error page
• IVD-5197 Unable to list all the Subscription Keys
• IVD-5199 ALT combination does not work on Windows EDC
• IVD-5200 Relax SAML2 RequestedAuthnContext
• IVD-5201 Revert IVD-3343 Delayed start
• IVD-5207 Increase the number of conccurent file opened on guacamole
• IVD-5210 Gateway stop working when it receives a bad file descriptor
• IVD-5212 Message Reporting displays error messages
• IVD-5214 Messaging popup does not display in Application mode when the session starts
• IVD-5217 Remove "This is an Enterprise Feature" from Admin Console
• IVD-5225 Edc macOS packaging issue
• IVD-5227 Unable to create an OVD session because of registry incensistency
• IVD-5230 Edc crash with multiple "native_printer" or "excluded_printer" defined in the Admin Console
• IVD-5234 Empty lines in server logs
• IVD-5236 Graphical glitch on window move
• IVD-5240 Windows Agent does not start when a wrong IP is set
• IVD-5242 Web-Access crash if no organization found
• IVD-5245 Stop using the repo openstack-15-tools-for-rhel-8-x86_64-rpms
• IVD-5247 Notice on Session manager when debug logs are activated
• IVD-5252 Unable to list group when using more than one OU
• IVD-5257 Linux session stops with an xrdp communication error
• IVD-5258 Shell used in session is not properly set
• IVD-5260 Apache mod configuration broken after upgrade on RHEL 8
• IVD-5262 Edc Issue in Application mode changing Scaling
• IVD-5264 Log rotate does not work on RedHat for the Session Manager
• IVD-5266 WebEngine not completely removed for windows
• IVD-5275 Update the Fabulatech dependencies for Windows and Linux

Improvements

• IVD-4000 Improve HTTP Security Headers
• IVD-5090 Allow similar seamless applications icons regrouping in the taskbar
• IVD-5091 Remove WebEngine from EDC
• IVD-5140 Implement authentication throttling - progressive lockout
• IVD-5198 Improve seamless thumbnails
• IVD-5202 Add USB for Mac fabulatech dependency
• IVD-5204 Add a setting to define the curl connect timeout
• IVD-5221 Change the EDC magick-toolbar icons for keyboard
• IVD-5223 Allow third-party TOTP authenticators
• IVD-5224 Allow a tenant admin to put a server in maintenance
• IVD-5231 Authentication throttling - Add administrator notifications
• IVD-5238 Investigate and fix RedHat 8 installed with FIPS
• IVD-5249 Allow applications grouping on Windows Desktop

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