
įrom NX version 4 architecture of NoMachine free edition has changed significantly. There are 2 alternatives that are based on the open source version of the NX Server, most notably FreeNX server ( ) and NETAX ( ). Since version 4, licensing has changed and is not covered by an open source license anymore. In the past, server installation was only possible on Linux, Unix and Solaris systems. The company NoMachine provides client and server free of charge while they also provide commercial enterprise products with many improvements. On the client we need have a client component installed. On the computer, which we want to remotely access, we need to have a server component installed. The architecture of the software is based on the client – server method. The company has developed NoMachine NX technology that was up to version 4 mostly covered by the GNU General Public License. The primary purpose of this technology is the optimization of the X protocol, but it can be used to encrypt the Microsoft RDP and VNC protocol via tunneling method. The NX technology provides secure, encrypted traffic using SSH protocol. In addition it eliminates one of the major shortcomings of the X protocol, and that is security. By performing the compression of a given protocol, it enables the feasibility of remote connection at a very low speed via internet (dial-up). This technology enables, via the Internet, with X display protocol (abbreviated X), having the characteristic of Unix-like systems. Since NoMachine products are based on the NX technology, we should say a few things about technology itself. More information about NoMachine is available at

Resources can be located on the classic, cloud or virtualized infrastructure. Clients for Android and iPhone are also available giving access to company resources.

It provides remote access to Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X. Enterprise series is intended for organizations and is based on the Enterprise Server and Enterprise Terminal Server solutions. NoMachine has developed a series of products, free and commercial. Manage and Report Active Directory, Exchange and Microsoft 365 with ManageEngine ADManager Plus.
