It was unveiled on llaunch of the new version of the Nextcloud Hub 24 platform, that provides a self-sufficient solution to organize collaboration between employees of companies and teams that develop various projects.
At the same time, the Nextcloud 24 cloud platform was published underlying Nextcloud Hub, which allows you to implement cloud storage with support for data synchronization and sharing, providing the ability to view and edit data from any device anywhere on the network (using a web interface or WebDAV).
Main news of Nextcloud Hub 24
In this new version that is presented, are provided migration tools to allow the user to export all their data in the form of a single file and import it on another server. The export includes user and profile settings, application data (Groupware, Files), calendars, comments, favorites, etc.
Migration support has not yet been added to all apps, but a special API for extracting app-specific data has been proposed and will be rolled out gradually. Migration tools allow the user to be independent of the site and simplify the transfer of their information, for example, the user can quickly transfer data to their home server at any time.
Another change that stands out is that changes have been added to the Nextcloud Files file sharing and storage subsystem to improve performance and increase scalability.
In addition to this, it is also highlighted that added Enterprise Search API to index content stored on Nextcloud by third party search engines. Selective management of sharing permissions is provided, for example users can be given separate rights to edit, delete and download data in shared directories.
On the other hand, the reduced load up to 4 times on the database when performing typical operations. By displaying the contents of the directories in the interface, the number of queries to the database is reduced by 75%. The number of database accesses when working with a user profile has also been significantly reduced. Improved the efficiency of caching avatars, which are now generated in only two sizes.
Also, now the administrator has the opportunity to define an arbitrary time to perform background work, which can be moved to a time with minimal activity, and added the ability to move the thumbnail generation and resizing operations to a separate microservice launched in Docker.
The improved user interface for collaboration components (Nextcloud Groupware). Added accept/decline invite buttons to the scheduler calendar, allowing you to change your engagement status from the web interface.
Of the other changes that stand out from this new version:
- In the mail client, the function of sending messages according to a schedule and canceling a newly sent letter has been added.
- In the Nextcloud Talk messaging system, work has been done to increase performance and support for reactions has been added, allowing you to express your attitude to the message using Emoji.
- A Media tab has been added that displays and searches for all media files sent in a chat.
- Improved desktop integration: Provides the ability to send a reply from a new message pop-up notification and makes it easier to receive incoming calls.
- The mobile version provides the possibility to select the audio output device. When sharing a screen, support has been added to transmit to other users not only the image, but also the sound of the system.
- The integrated office suite offers a new interface with a menu based on tabs.
- Collaboration tools provide automatic file locking during editing in the Text and Collabora Online office applications, if desired, files can be manually locked and unlocked.
- Nextcloud text editor now supports info cards and tables.
- Added the ability to upload images directly through the drag and drop interface.
- Provided auto completion when inserting Emoji.
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