KCT 3.12.3 release notes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Here's what's new in KCT 3.12.3. 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
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The WOD component has been updated to improve connection to devices.
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The licensing framework has been updated to prevent issues with licensing KCT.
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Unreadable symbols have been removed from the KCT TempBuffer to allow for connecting to unique devices.
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| 01192086, 01387351 | Users can now install KCT as a local administrator without the error message Installer corrupted: invalid opcode preventing the installation. |
| 01062672 | The Port Info report no longer displays an incorrect number of ports or interfaces for devices. |
| 00987307 | The Device.Backup.Running config no longer fails when using a Palo Alto device type. |
| 01295003, 01331061 | There is no longer an error preventing users from checking for KCT software updates. |
| 01336091 | The TFTP Permissions list in CatTools Setup no longer prevents users from selecting Include in the drop down menu for IP ranges. |
| 01370764 | Importing a custom created device file twice no longer causes KCT to crash. |
| 01406746 | The Report.Version.Table activity no longer reads NXOS incorrectly for Cisco.NXOS device types. |
Installation or upgrade
For new installations, you can download the installation file from the product page on https://www.solarwinds.com or from the Customer Portal.
For information about installing Kiwi CatTools, see the Kiwi CatTools Installation Guide.
End of life
| Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
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| 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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