diff --git a/admin_manual/configuration/index.rst b/admin_manual/configuration/index.rst index 563b881f8..3e5d2310e 100644 --- a/admin_manual/configuration/index.rst +++ b/admin_manual/configuration/index.rst @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Configuration language_configuration logging_configuration occ_command + performance_tips previews_configuration reverse_proxy_configuration search_configuration diff --git a/admin_manual/configuration/performance_tips.rst b/admin_manual/configuration/performance_tips.rst index 9b3812aa8..660350ac9 100644 --- a/admin_manual/configuration/performance_tips.rst +++ b/admin_manual/configuration/performance_tips.rst @@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ or for distributed PHP environments using Memcached. Memcached servers must be specified in the "memcached_servers" array in ownCloud's config file. `Serving static files via web server `_ ------------------------------------ +------------------------------------ `Using cron to perform background jobs `_ -------------------------------------- +-------------------------------------- `Using MySQL instead of SQLite `_ ------------------------------ +------------------------------ MySQL or MariaDB should be preferred because of the `performance limitations of SQLite with highly concurrent applications `_, like ownCloud. diff --git a/admin_manual/index.rst b/admin_manual/index.rst index f22e4869f..3018d76a4 100644 --- a/admin_manual/index.rst +++ b/admin_manual/index.rst @@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ contains the following topics: * :doc:`configuration/language_configuration` * :doc:`configuration/logging_configuration` * :doc:`configuration/occ_command` +* :doc:`configuration/performance_tips` * :doc:`configuration/previews_configuration` * :doc:`configuration/reverse_proxy_configuration` * :doc:`configuration/search_configuration` diff --git a/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst b/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst index 6557307e3..1f839792a 100644 --- a/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst +++ b/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst @@ -1,3 +1,134 @@ What's New for Admins in ownCloud 8 =================================== +New Packaging +------------- + +We are introducing a new packaging system. Instead of two editions, Community +and Enterprise, we now offer Server to replace the old Community edition, and +Enterprise Subscription replaces the old Enterprise Edition. + +Server includes core file share and synchronization features plus community +apps, and is community-supported and free of cost. See `owncloud.org +`_ for current information and links to downloads. + +ownCloud now offers two levels of paid support: + +* ownCloud Standard +* ownCloud Enterprise + +The ownCloud Standard Subscription is for customers who want paid support for +the core Server, and do not need Enterprise apps. This includes: + +* ownCloud Server +* ownCloud desktop and mobile apps (without the custom branding build service) +* ownCloud open-source apps licensed as AGPL (Share Files, + Federated Cloud, Versions, Deleted files, LDAP/AD, Antivirus, Encryption, + External Storage. etc.), 8x5 support hours + +Note: This does not include support for Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Chat, +Documents, or any other community-only apps, and it does not include support +for Enterprise-only apps or services. + +The ownCloud Enterprise Subscription replaces the Enterprise Edition. This +includes the core Server plus Enterprise apps. The Enterprise Subscription +includes: + +* ownCloud Standard Subscription +* ownCloud Enterprise apps (Logging modules, SAML, File Firewall, Sharepoint, + Windows Network Drive, Home Directory Mounts, etc) +* ownBrander for mobile app branding +* ownCloud Commercial License for closed-source customizations +* Up to 24x7 support +* Deployment assistance for the rollout + +New customers, or customers upgrading from the old Enterprise Edition will +install ownCloud 8 from the existing ``owncloud-enterprise`` repository. The +``owncloud-server`` dependency will be pulled in automatically. Customers using +the community edition will upgrade via package manager by adding the +``owncloud-enterprise repository``, and installing ownCloud Enterprise Edition +apps on top of their ``owncloud-server``. + +No More PHP 5.3 +--------------- + +PHP 5.3 is not supported in ownCloud 8, and PHP 5.4 is required. + +Improved Admin and Settings UI +------------------------------ + +The ownCloud Admin and Settings pages have been streamlined and re-organized, +and include a new sidebar for accessing configuration options more quickly. + +Simplified App Management +------------------------- + +Installing, upgrading, and removing apps is easier, and includes a new +dependency feature to automatically resolve installation dependendencies. + +New Updater Layout +------------------ + +The Updater app (Server only) is more intelligent, and detects errors before +they happen and rolls the update back. Status and error messages are more +informative. + +More Powerful User Management +----------------------------- + +In addition to the existing filter and text string searchable user management, +an entirely new set of features has been added to ownCloud. Admins can now edit +email addresses for system users, sort users, select multiple users at once, and +rename groups. + +LDAP Improvements, Including LDAP User Cleanup +---------------------------------------------- + +ownCloud has significantly improved LDAP and AD performance, provided additional +configuration options and expert modes, and added a new utility for verifying +and removing users from ownCloud that are no longer active in LDAP or AD. + +Improved and Open-Sourced Provisioning API +------------------------------------------ + +Remote management of ownCloud users is enabled with the Provisioning API. +Previously limited to the Enterprise edition, it is now open source and +available to the community. + +Favorites +--------- + +Users can now assign a favorite icon to files and folders. Look for +improvements in this feature in future ownCloud editions to make finding and +managing files even easier. + +Improved Server-to-Server Sharing +--------------------------------- + +Server-to-Server Sharing, introduced in ownCloud 7, allows you to mount file +shares from remote ownCloud servers, and create a "cloud of ownClouds". In +ownCloud 8 the process for creating a new Server-to-Server is easier and more +streamlined. + +Improved Search +--------------- + +The search interface has been streamlined and simplified, with more features +including enhanced result set reporting and additional search parameters. + +Web Interface Enhancements +-------------------------- + +The ownCloud Web interface has been improved to make it easier for all users to +access, edit, sync and share their files. + +Download Broker Improves Performance +------------------------------------ + +When ownCloud delivers universal file access to end users, files from many +different document sources are aggregated into a single interface and served to +end users. In some cases, passing all of the files aggregated in this interface +through a single server, ownCloud, slows down data access. ownCloud now +supports direct downloads of files from select storage back-ends, reducing the +load on the ownCloud server without sacrificing control over the files that are +stored in the various back end systems. diff --git a/user_manual/whats_new.rst b/user_manual/whats_new.rst index 775e75a7b..c01723473 100644 --- a/user_manual/whats_new.rst +++ b/user_manual/whats_new.rst @@ -1,3 +1,41 @@ What's New for Users in ownCloud 8 ================================== + +Favorites +--------- + +Users can now assign a favorite icon to files and folders. Look for +improvements in this feature in future ownCloud editions to make finding and +managing files even easier. + +Improved Server-to-Server Sharing +--------------------------------- + +Server-to-Server Sharing, introduced in ownCloud 7, allows you to mount file +shares from remote ownCloud servers, and create a "cloud of ownClouds". In +ownCloud 8 the process for creating a new Server-to-Server is easier and more +streamlined. + +Improved Search +--------------- + +The search interface has been streamlined and simplified, with more features +including enhanced result set reporting and additional search parameters. + +Web Interface Enhancements +-------------------------- + +The ownCloud Web interface has been improved to make it easier for all users to +access, edit, sync and share their files. + +Download Broker Improves Performance +------------------------------------ + +When ownCloud delivers universal file access to end users, files from many +different document sources are aggregated into a single interface and served to +end users. In some cases, passing all of the files aggregated in this interface +through a single server, ownCloud, slows down data access. ownCloud now +supports direct downloads of files from select storage back-ends, reducing the +load on the ownCloud server without sacrificing control over the files that are +stored in the various back end systems.