--- title: What’s new in RELIANOID EE v8 description: "## Overview This article outlines the changes from RELIANOID v6.2 to RELIANOID v8 from a user perspective and aims to serve as a reference for maximizing the benefits of the new RELIANOID Load Balancer v8. ## New command line instructions…" url: "https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/whats-new-in-relianoid-ee-v8/" updated: "2025-11-19" category: Enterprise Edition / Administration Guide v8 --- # What’s new in RELIANOID EE v8 ## Overview This article outlines the changes from RELIANOID v6.2 to RELIANOID v8 from a user perspective and aims to serve as a reference for maximizing the benefits of the new RELIANOID Load Balancer v8. ## New command line instructions On RELIANOID v8, we give another step on the undergoing transformation from Zevenet to RELIANOID standarizing and simplifying the usage of the command line instructions. All commands that previously started with "**z***" or "**zen***" will be now named as "**noid-***". RELIANOID v8 aims to create a more consistent and intuitive command line experience. Users transitioning from RELIANOID v6.2 to v8 should update their scripts and workflows to reflect these new command names. Here is a summary of the changes: ### `zenbui` is now `noid-bui` **noid-bui** is the basic curses user interface to configure system services in the load balancer. ``` root@noid-ee-01:~# noid-bui ``` [![relianoid load balancer v8 basic user interface noid-bui](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-noid-bui-basic-user-interface.webp)](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-noid-bui-basic-user-interface.webp) ### `zcli` is now `noid-cli` **noid-cli** is the command line user interface. ``` root@noid-ee-01:~# noid-cli ``` [![relianoid load balancer v8 command line user interface noid-cli](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-noid-cli-command-line-user-interface.webp)](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-noid-cli-command-line-user-interface.webp) ### `zcluster-manager` is now `noid-cluster-manager` **noid-cluster-manager** is the command line manager for the RELIANOID cluster service. ``` root@noid-ee-01:~# noid-cluster-manager ``` ### `zcluster-send-action` is now `noid-cluster-send-action` **noid-cluster-send-action** is the command line manager to send an action to the remote node in a load balancer cluster. ``` root@noid-ee-01:~# noid-cluster-send-action ``` ### `zlb-start` and `zlb-stop` are now `noid-start` and `noid-stop` **noid-start** and **noid-stop** are script based files to customize the RELIANOID service during the start or stop and they will be executed after those actions. These files can be found at **/usr/local/relianoid/config/** . ### `zenrrd` is now `noid-collector` **noid-collector** is a cronjob script dedicated to gather statistics from the system, farms and network to be stored in RRD files in order to be able to present it as graphs via the web GUI. ### `zenntp` is now `noid-ntp` **noid-ntp** is a cronjob script dedicated to synchronize with the remote NTP service and ensure that the system date-time is correct. ### `zeninotify` is now `noid-cluster-notify` **noid-cluster-notify** is a service included in the clustering system responsible to replicate the configuration at filesystem level among the nodes. ### `zenbackup.pl` is now `noid-backup` **noid-backup** is a script that allows to perform configuration backups for a rapid configuration recovery. ### `checkupdates` and `checkupgrades` are now `noid-updater` **noid-updater** is a command line tool to easily perform updates, major upgrades and Community to Enterprise upgrades for both Community and Enterprise Editions. ### `supportsave` is now `noid-support` **noid-support** is a script that gathers all the configuration files and logs required to analyze issues in the load balancer system. ## Obsolete API versions In RELIANOID v8, significant changes have been made to the API versions to streamline the codebase and improve maintainability. Here are the details of these changes: **Removal of Older API Versions**: Older versions of the API have been removed from the source code. This decision was made to simplify the codebase and make it more maintainable. As a result, only API version v4.0 is available in RELIANOID v8. **Impact on Automation Processes and Workflows:** Users must update their automation processes and workflows to use API version v4.0. Any scripts or integrations relying on older API versions will need to be revised to ensure compatibility with the new system. **Steps to Update Automation Processes and Workflows:** 1. Identify API Calls Using Older Versions. 2. Update API Calls to Use v4. 3. Test Updated Workflows. Thoroughly test all updated scripts and workflows to ensure they function correctly with API version v4.0. Check for any deprecated parameters or changes in response formats that might require additional adjustments. By consolidating to a single API version, RELIANOID v8 aims to reduce complexity and improve the overall reliability and maintainability of the system. It is crucial for users to update their automation processes and workflows accordingly to ensure uninterrupted service and take advantage of the enhancements in the new API version. Please find examples of the new API operation in the official **apidoc** at [https://www.relianoid.com/apidoc/v4.0/](https://www.relianoid.com/apidoc/v4.0/) ## API changes In RELIANOID v8, several key changes have been made to the API interactions to enhance consistency and usability. A compatibility layer has been implemented to ensure that existing processes using the old endpoint and authentication variable will not break. This layer allows continued use of **zapi.cgi** and **ZAPI_KEY** while transitioning to the new **api.cgi** and **API_KEY**. Specifically, the following changes have been implemented. **Old API Interaction** **Endpoint**: `https://:444/zapi/v4.0/zapi.cgi` **Authentication Variable**: `ZAPI_KEY` **New API Interaction** **Endpoint**: `https://:444/api/v4.0/api.cgi` **Authentication Variable**: `API_KEY` Please find examples of the new API operation in the official **apidoc** at [https://www.relianoid.com/apidoc/v4.0/](https://www.relianoid.com/apidoc/v4.0/) To ensure a smooth transition, the system will still recognize and accept requests to **zapi.cgi** using **ZAPI_KEY**. However, it is recommended to update all API interactions to use the new **api.cgi** endpoint and **API_KEY** variable for future-proofing and to take full advantage of the new features and optimizations in RELIANOID v8. By making these updates, RELIANOID v8 aims to provide a more intuitive and streamlined API experience while maintaining backward compatibility to avoid disruptions in current workflows. ## Operation changes ### `zproxy` and `proxy-ng` deletion **zproxy**, also called as **proxy-ng** or new generation proxy, has been removed from the system base due to the lack of stability and reliability that is mandatory value for our delivered solutions. ### `zencert.pem` is now `noid_ssl_cert.pem` The default SSL certificate for HTTPS farms or the web GUI service, previously named **zencert.pem**, has been updated to **noid_ssl_cert.pem** . No changes are required on your part, as the configuration migration will automatically apply this update. However, please ensure to update this new certificate on any server where it is being used. ## New features ### Multi Factor Authentication support Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support has been included in this release fully integrated in the webUI section **IPDS > MFA** . Connectors for AD, LDAP, RADIUS, Google CAPTCHA v2 and TOTP Authentication Apps are available. ![relianoid multifactor authentication panel](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/relianoid-multifactor-authentication-panel-1024x480.webp) Please refer to the complete documentation at: [https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa/](https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa/) [https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa-create/](https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa-create/) [https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa-update/](https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/ipds-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/v8-ipds-mfa-update/) ### Backend priority support for HTTP backends The backend priority option allows certain backends to serve as backups in case the production servers go down, thereby enhancing service availability for HTTP farms. [![relianoid load balancer v8 http backends priority](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/relianoid_ce7_lslb_farm_advanced_settings_addbackend.webp)](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/relianoid_ce7_lslb_farm_advanced_settings_addbackend.webp) ### Least Response support for HTTP farms The least response feature enables dynamic weight adjustment based on backend response times. It resizes backend weights according to their performance, directing more connections to servers with faster response times for HTTP farms. [![relianoid load balancer v8 least response backends](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-load-balancer-scheduler-least-response-backends.webp)](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid-load-balancer-scheduler-least-response-backends.webp) ### Eproxy: New Enhanced and High Performance Proxy ***Note: Eproxy is a cutting-edge feature and it is under heavy development, so some advanced options will be included as soon as possible.*** A new, enhanced high-performance reverse proxy that replaces the legacy HTTP/S profile. It delivers **hot-restart** capability, native **HTTP/2** support, and flexible **TCP** and **TCP-over-SSL** listeners. More information at: [https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/lslb-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/lslb-farms-update-eproxy-profile/](https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/lslb-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/lslb-farms-update-eproxy-profile/) Enjoy RELIANOID Load Balancer v8! ### 📄 Download this document in PDF format