AuditWizard - Release Notes - Version 8.4.8
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=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
AuditWizard 8.4.8 is a minor release of the product. | AuditWizard 8.4.8 is a minor release of the product. | ||
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| + | Notably, '''there is no update installer for this version'''. We are in the process of modifying the update-installer process, and are unable to provide an update installer at this time. Updating to 8.4.8 requires a reinstallation, detailed below. | ||
'''You must be using AuditWizard 8.4.5 or later before you can update to the latest version.''' If you are using an earlier version please update to 8.4.5 before attempting to update to the latest version. Instructions are included in the section '''[[#Obtaining the Update|Obtaining the Update]]''' below. | '''You must be using AuditWizard 8.4.5 or later before you can update to the latest version.''' If you are using an earlier version please update to 8.4.5 before attempting to update to the latest version. Instructions are included in the section '''[[#Obtaining the Update|Obtaining the Update]]''' below. | ||
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| − | = | + | <span style="color:red">'''It is highly recommended that you implement a [[AuditWizard - Test Installation|Test Installation]] and update it before committing the new version to your live system. Failing this, if your server is virtual, snapshot it before updating so that you can roll back if necessary.'''</span> |
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| − | + | =Full Version= | |
| + | ==Obtaining the Full Installer== | ||
| + | Please download the full installer from '''[https://laytontechnology.com/trialsoftware/AuditWizard.zip here]'''. | ||
| − | + | If you are using a version earlier than 8.4.5, please '''[http://laytontechnology.com/contact contact our Support team]''' to obtain the necessary upgrade instructions from earlier versions. | |
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | + | This is a full installer, not an update. | |
| − | If you have a '''[[AuditWizard - Installation Types - Multiple User|Multiple User]]''' installation, | + | If you have a '''[[AuditWizard - Installation Types - Multiple User|Multiple User]]''' installation, reinstall on the server first, then the clients. |
#If you have not migrated your database from the built-in SQL Compact database to SQL Server, '''[[AuditWizard - Using AuditWizard - Administration - General - Database Maintenance - Change Database Wizard - SQL Migration|do so now]]'''. | #If you have not migrated your database from the built-in SQL Compact database to SQL Server, '''[[AuditWizard - Using AuditWizard - Administration - General - Database Maintenance - Change Database Wizard - SQL Migration|do so now]]'''. | ||
#In AuditWizard, ensure that '''[[AuditWizard - Using AuditWizard - Administration - General - Database Maintenance#Database Purging|Database Purging]]''' is disabled. | #In AuditWizard, ensure that '''[[AuditWizard - Using AuditWizard - Administration - General - Database Maintenance#Database Purging|Database Purging]]''' is disabled. | ||
#'''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Backup|Back up]]''' your database. | #'''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Backup|Back up]]''' your database. | ||
| − | #'' | + | #Follow the '''[[AuditWizard - Clean Reinstallation - SQL Database|Clean Reinstallation (SQL Database)]]''' procedure. |
| − | # | + | #''Conditional'', for Multiple User Configurations: Follow the '''[[AuditWizard - Clean Reinstallation - Client|Clean Reinstallation (Multiple User Configuration)]]''' procedure. |
#Redeploy the Scanner and/or Agent. Instructions: | #Redeploy the Scanner and/or Agent. Instructions: | ||
#*Scanner (section: '''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Redeploying the Audit Scanner#Redeployment|Redeployment]]''') | #*Scanner (section: '''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Redeploying the Audit Scanner#Redeployment|Redeployment]]''') | ||
#*'''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Redeploying the Audit Agent|Agent]]''' | #*'''[[AuditWizard - Administration - General - Redeploying the Audit Agent|Agent]]''' | ||
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=Bug Fixes= | =Bug Fixes= | ||
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|Windows 11 Audited as Windows 10 | |Windows 11 Audited as Windows 10 | ||
|A bug was fixed that prevented the Scanner and Agent from correctly identifying Windows 11. | |A bug was fixed that prevented the Scanner and Agent from correctly identifying Windows 11. | ||
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| + | |68597 | ||
| + | |Network View: Black Screen | ||
| + | |Under certain circumstances, clicking the Network View tab would present the information pane as a black screen. This has been resolved. | ||
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[[Category:Update Notes]] | [[Category:Update Notes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:57, 10 May 2022
Contents |
[edit] Overview
AuditWizard 8.4.8 is a minor release of the product.
Notably, there is no update installer for this version. We are in the process of modifying the update-installer process, and are unable to provide an update installer at this time. Updating to 8.4.8 requires a reinstallation, detailed below.
You must be using AuditWizard 8.4.5 or later before you can update to the latest version. If you are using an earlier version please update to 8.4.5 before attempting to update to the latest version. Instructions are included in the section Obtaining the Update below.
[edit] Determining the Currently Installed Version
Please refer to this article to determine the currently installed application, Scanner and Agent versions.
[edit] Components Updated
| Component | Updated? | New Version |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Yes | 8.4.8 |
| Scanner | Yes | 8.4.5 |
| Agent | Yes | 8.4.5 |
[edit] Test Installation
It is highly recommended that you implement a Test Installation and update it before committing the new version to your live system. Failing this, if your server is virtual, snapshot it before updating so that you can roll back if necessary.
[edit] Full Version
[edit] Obtaining the Full Installer
Please download the full installer from here.
If you are using a version earlier than 8.4.5, please contact our Support team to obtain the necessary upgrade instructions from earlier versions.
[edit] Procedure
This is a full installer, not an update.
If you have a Multiple User installation, reinstall on the server first, then the clients.
- If you have not migrated your database from the built-in SQL Compact database to SQL Server, do so now.
- In AuditWizard, ensure that Database Purging is disabled.
- Back up your database.
- Follow the Clean Reinstallation (SQL Database) procedure.
- Conditional, for Multiple User Configurations: Follow the Clean Reinstallation (Multiple User Configuration) procedure.
- Redeploy the Scanner and/or Agent. Instructions:
- Scanner (section: Redeployment)
- Agent
- If you had to disable it, re-enable Database Purging.
[edit] Bug Fixes
| # | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 68561 | Windows 11 Audited as Windows 10 | A bug was fixed that prevented the Scanner and Agent from correctly identifying Windows 11. |
| 68597 | Network View: Black Screen | Under certain circumstances, clicking the Network View tab would present the information pane as a black screen. This has been resolved. |
[edit] Enhancements
| # | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 68562 | Application Cleanup | Various old references were cleared out. |
Released 2022-05-10.
