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Yes it does. 
You can find all informations here->
https://forum.zensystem.io/t/secure-node-tracking-and-payment-system-software-development-project-discussion/126/14
https://blockoperations.com/build-zencash-secure-node-part-1-prepare-vps/
https://blockoperations.com/build-zencash-secure-node-part-2-build-zen-node/
https://blockoperations.com/build-zencash-secure-node-part-2-5-test-tls-secnodetracker/
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https://medium.com/@jm9k/how-to-setup-up-a-zencash-node-a-guide-for-complete-noobs-d585216d289a