We are thrilled to announce the release of RELIANOID 7.6.0 (Community Edition), packed with exciting new features, significant system improvements, and important bug fixes to enhance your experience with our load balancer. This release continues our commitment to providing a robust, user-friendly platform for all deployments.
Changelog
New Features
[system] Updated base system to Debian Bookworm 12.9 for improved stability and security
[system] Added the ability to configure HTTP/S proxy for Internet connectivity
[system] Introduced noid-updater to replace checkupdates, streamlining the update process
Improvements
[package] Introduced the build-deb.sh command to easily generate .deb packages
[git] Enhanced project README documentation for better clarity and usability
[ssl] Implemented upload protection for SSL certificates with passphrases for added security
[system] Added RELIANOID binaries to the system PATH for easier command execution
[lslb] Updated the nftlb daemon for Layer 4 load balancing
[gui] Improved interface sorting by arranging the list of interfaces alphabetically
[system] Resolved bash prompt redraw issues
[cluster] Consolidated the ucarp package for improved clustering support
[system] Cleaned up unused packages to optimize the system footprint
[system] Moved GPG keys to the archive-keyrings directory for better organization
[system] Renamed “backup apply” to “backup restore” for consistency and clarity
[cluster] Relocated the cluster service file for better accessibility
[system] Enhanced reporting of the nftlb stopped state
Bug Fixes
[ssl] Fixed an issue causing an invalid negative month in certificate date validation.
Release Notes
The standout feature of RELIANOID 7.6.0 is the update to Debian Bookworm 12.9, which brings improved security, compatibility, and performance. This foundation ensures the system remains robust and ready for modern deployment challenges.
Another highlight is the addition of HTTP/S proxy configuration, empowering users to manage Internet connectivity in restricted environments seamlessly. Additionally, the new noid-updater tool simplifies update management, making it faster and more efficient.
System improvements continue to enhance usability, with notable additions like the alphabetical sorting of interfaces in the GUI, SSL certificate upload protection, and the inclusion of RELIANOID binaries in the system PATH. These updates focus on making RELIANOID more user-friendly and intuitive.
Performance and clustering have also been refined with the updated nftlb daemon for Layer 4 load balancing, clustering package consolidation, and system cleanup to reduce resource overhead.
Lastly, this release addresses critical bugs, such as resolving the negative month issue in SSL certificate validation, ensuring a smoother and more reliable operation.
Resources
Download latest RELIANOID Load Balancer Community Edition via SourceForge
Download latest RELIANOID Load Balancer Community Edition via our repository
Download latest RELIANOID Load Balancer Community Edition via GitHub
Installation Guide Load Balancer CE v7
Administration Guide Community Edition v7
Upgrade from Community v5 to Community v7
We hope you enjoy the new features and improvements in RELIANOID 7.6.0 (Community Edition). Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to evolve the platform to meet your needs.
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