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--- blocks:downloads [2023-03-16 06:41] – [Server Redundancy] mattias
+++ blocks:downloads [2025-11-17 09:10] (current) – Removed OVA file link admin
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 ====== Downloads, Installation and Updates ======
-:!: **IMPORTANT** PIXILAB Blocks is licensed software. By downloading PIXILAB Blocks you agree to be bound by its [[blocks:license|license agreement]]. In order to use Blocks, you must also have a license. A Blocks license can be provided as a USB "dongle" or it can be cloud-based (requires internet access). The program will not start without a valid license.
+:!: **IMPORTANT** PIXILAB Blocks is licensed software. By downloading PIXILAB Blocks you agree to be bound by its [[blocks:license|license agreement]]. In order to use Blocks, you must also purchase a license. A Blocks license can be provided as a USB "dongle" or it can be cloud-based (requires internet access). The program will not start without a valid license.
-Here's version 6.0.1 of the PIXILAB Blocks server software.
+Find download links for PIXILAB Blocks below for supported operating systems. The current version is indicated on the [[blocks:release-notes|release notes]] page.
 ====MacOS====
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-==== Linux ====
+==== Linux====
 This option is the recommended and supported platform to run Blocks server in an production environment.
 [[blocks:linux|Install, configure and maintain standalone Blocks server running on Linux]]
+====Use in Virtualized Environments====
+Blocks server software can run in many virtualized environments, making it easier for IT departments to manage.
+:!: This installation methods are //unsupported// and assume that you're comfortable in a terminal window. If not, use one of the supported methods descibed above for installing Blocks.
+[[https://github.com/pixilab/net-blocks|Net blocks installation]]
+The above installation script can be used as a starting point for installing Blocks in a virtual environment. If required, PIXILAB can provide virtual server installation support for a fee.
 ==== Updates ====
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-===== Remote Management =====
-In case you need to manage your Blocks server remotely, over the internet or on the local network there are some options.
-===Anydesk===
-We have preinstalled the excellent Anydesk software as part of our server image. [[https://anydesk.com/en|Anydesk]] is a handy remote access program, similar to VNC and TeamViewer, and allows you to
-  * Access the desktop of the server, seeing what a local user sees.
-  * Connect to the remote Blocks server using a web browser.
-  * Access the file system of the remote Blocks server, either through Anydesk's file browser or by directly by accessing the Blocks server's SMB file sharing feature from your laptop.
-Learn more about how to use Anydesk for managing a remote Blocks server [[blocks:anydesk|here]].
-=== Remote Management using SSH ===
-If you prefer (or have to use) a command line for managing Blocks, [[blocks:ssh|here's a guide]] as well as a video showing you how to do this. SSH is a terminal command available on all major operating systems, allowing you to log in to a remote computer, execute commands, copy files back and forth, etc, all using a secure and encrypted connection.
-===Webmin===
-A browser interface to manage a  server over the local network using the server management tool Webmin.
-[[blocks:server:advanced_server_configuration:webmin|Introducing webmin.]]
-===Desktop sharing (VNC)===
-Another option to access the desktop over the local network.
-[[blocks:server:server_desktop_sharing|Server Desktop Sharing]]