KCT 3.11.6 release notes
Release date: September 2, 2020
These release notes describe the new features, improvements, and fixed issues in Kiwi CatTools 3.11.6. They also provide information about upgrades and describe workarounds for known issues.
If you are looking for previous release notes for Kiwi CatTools, see Previous Version documentation.
New features and improvements
Kiwi CatTools 3.11.6 offers new features and improvements compared to previous versions of Kiwi CatTools.
Windows 2019 Support
Kiwi CatTools now supports Windows Server 2019 for improved compatibility and communication with devices.
New customer installation
For information about installing Kiwi CatTools, see the Kiwi CatTools Installation Guide.
After installation, see the Kiwi CatTools Getting Started Guide for implementation and troubleshooting guidelines. The guide walks you through common configuration tasks to help you get up and running quickly.
How to upgrade
To upgrade from a previous version, see the Kiwi CatTools Upgrade Guide.
Fixed issues
KCT 3.11.6 fixes the following issues.
| Case Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 00476694 | User cannot retrieve device backup configuration for the Aruba 2540 switch |
| 00544223 | User unable to use the Device CLI Send Command activity and proceed with commands |
| 00453931 | HP Aruba 2530 failed to backup |
| 00534108 | User cannot start service due to restrictions with Windows Server 2012 and ServiceMill |
|
00507155, 00385643, 00357353, 00340173, 00288899, 00496085, 00534551 |
Users are unable to connect using SSHv2 |
| 00496072 | User is hanging at y/n prompt when reunning the Device.CLI.Send command on switches set as Extreme.Switch.General |
|
00472660, 00450650, 00444429, 00176639, 00230904, 00417135, 00400678, 00341849, 00337043, 00323622, 00308629, 00262220, 00226832, 00226836, 00176639, 00468674 |
Users are unable to connect to Cisco SG switches |
| 00457773 | The custom paging prompt fails to be stripped from the saved config |
|
00453372, 00323474 |
CatTools service stops running upon opening the application |
| 00298808 | User did not receive expected response to "Conf T" command |
| 00381803 | CatTools did not output the backup running config using an XML format |
| 00369682 | User requested changes to encrypted elements in Ironport CSM Config Backup |
End of life and deprecation notices
See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product lifecycle phases. For supported versions and EOL announcements for Kiwi CatTools, see KCT release history.
Deprecation notice
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| SSH v1 protocol | Beyond KCT 3.11.6, releases will no longer support the SSH v1 protocol as a device connection method. |
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