KCT 3.12.2 release notes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Here's what's new in KCT 3.12.2. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of KCT, see KCT previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
New features and improvements in KCT
Encryption algorithm changed
The RC4 encryption algorithm was replaced with AES to improve protection.
ASLR/DEP memory protection added
ASLR/DEP options have been added to further enhance threat prevention.
Addition of install logging
Install logging is a new option that can be utilized through the install.log file in the Kiwi CatTools installation folder.
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| N/A | Users now receive a message when they enter a device port that does not fit into the limit (0 to 65535). |
| N/A | The issue where KCT Manager crashed while retrying to back up failed devices was addressed. |
Installation or upgrade
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.
End of life
| Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.11.5 | July 12, 2021: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.11.5 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | October 12, 2021: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.11.5 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | October 12, 2022: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.11.5. |
| 3.11.4 | July 12, 2021: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.11.4 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | October 12, 2021: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.11.4 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | October 12, 2022: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.11.4. |
| 3.8 | July 12, 2021: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.8 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | October 12, 2021: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.8 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | October 12, 2022: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.8. |
See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product life cycle phases. To see EoL dates for earlier KCT versions, see KCT release history.
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