User authentication can be carried out both via a local database and through integration with LDAP\/Active Directory, Kerberos, IMAP, and Shibboleth\/SAML 2.0, including the use of two-factor authentication, SSO (Single Sign-On), and linking new systems to the account via QR code. Version control allows tracking changes in files, comments, sharing rules, and tags. <\/p>\n
The main components of the Nextcloud Hub platform: <\/p>\n
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- Files \u2014 organization of file storage, synchronization, sharing, and exchange. Access can be achieved via the web, as well as through client software for desktop and mobile systems. Advanced features include full-text search, attachment of files when sending comments, selective access control, creation of password-protected links for downloads, and integration with external storage (FTP, CIFS\/SMB, SharePoint, NFS, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). <\/li>\n
- Flow \u2014 optimizes business processes by automating routine tasks, such as converting documents to PDF, sending messages to chats when new files are uploaded to specific directories, and automatic tag assignment. Custom handlers can be created to perform actions in response to specific events. <\/li>\n
- Nextcloud Office \u2014 built-in tools for collaborative editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, developed in conjunction with Collabora. Support is provided for integration with OnlyOffice, Collabora Online, MS Office Online Server, and Hancom office. <\/li>\n
- Photos \u2014 an image gallery that simplifies searching, sharing, and navigating through a shared collection of photos and images. Images can be ranked by time, location, tags, and viewing frequency. <\/li>\n
- Calendar \u2014 a scheduling calendar that allows for coordinating meetings, planning chats, and video conferences. Integration is available with collaboration tools on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Outlook, and Thunderbird. Support for importing events from external resources that support the WebCal protocol is included. <\/li>\n
- Mail \u2014 a shared address book and web interface for managing email. Multiple accounts can be linked to one inbox. Supports email encryption and the attachment of digital signatures based on OpenPGP. Synchronization of the address book is possible using CalDAV. <\/li>\n
- Talk \u2014 a messaging and web conferencing system (chat, audio, and video). Supports groups, allows screen content sharing, and provides SIP gateway support for integration with traditional telephony. <\/li>\n
- Nextcloud Backup \u2014 a solution for decentralized backup storage. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key innovations in Nextcloud Hub 3: <\/p>\n
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- A new user interface design has been proposed, allowing users to change the style and background for all applications according to their preferences, use dark mode, and assign keyboard shortcuts.
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<\/center>\n- A new version of the image gallery, Photos 2.0, has been introduced, featuring: a viewing mode for navigating existing photos; support for creating albums to group photos by specific themes; the ability to share albums; a built-in interface for uploading local photos; a photo editing mode with a set of filters and standard editing tools; a tag binding system based on automatic recognition of faces and objects.
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<\/center>\n- The interface of the Nextcloud Talk messaging system has been significantly improved. Links inserted in messages are now transformed into widgets, allowing users to immediately view videos, webpage previews, or tasks. It's now possible to send a message or make a call without generating a notification. The ability to define working hours has been introduced, automatically enabling 'Do Not Disturb' mode outside these hours. Support for limiting the message lifespan has been added. Documents, presentations, and spreadsheets can now be sent directly from the chat panel. Management permissions have been expanded.
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<\/center>\n- In the Mail 2.0 client, performance has significantly improved, and the interface has been updated. A preview of messages has been added in the sidebar. Quick action buttons have been introduced. Account setup has been simplified. The ability to respond to calendar invitations has been integrated.
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<\/center>\n- The address book now offers a hierarchical view of users, taking into account participant interactions and job responsibilities.
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<\/center>\n- The file manager has added a sidebar with resources related to the selected document.
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<\/center>\n- Performance optimization has been conducted, reducing page load time and database query times by 25-30%, which has noticeably accelerated application loading and property searches. End-to-end encryption performance has increased by 75%. Administrators now have settings to define which users will have end-to-end encryption applied. When encrypting data on the side server<\/a> disk space consumption has been reduced by 33%.\n
- Mobile applications for Android and iOS have added sections for recently updated statuses, changed files, received messages, and created notes. The Android app features a new interface for the image gallery.
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<\/center><\/center>\n- Integration tools with Zimbra, Cisco Webex, NUITEQ Stage, OpenProject, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive have been expanded. <\/ul>\n
- A new version of the image gallery, Photos 2.0, has been introduced, featuring: a viewing mode for navigating existing photos; support for creating albums to group photos by specific themes; the ability to share albums; a built-in interface for uploading local photos; a photo editing mode with a set of filters and standard editing tools; a tag binding system based on automatic recognition of faces and objects.
- A new user interface design has been proposed, allowing users to change the style and background for all applications according to their preferences, use dark mode, and assign keyboard shortcuts.