KCT 3.12.5 release notes
Release date: April 15, 2025
Here's what's new in Kiwi CatTools 3.12.5.
- New features and improvements in KCT
- Implemented new device types
- Support for Windows 11
- Password masking in device wizard
- Creation of a new database to restore a database file
- Upgraded licensing framework
- Upgraded IPWorks libraries
- Upgraded Codejock library
- Upgraded WeOnlyDo library
- General improvements
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Learn more
- See the KCT release notes aggregator to view release notes for multiple versions of KCT on a single page.
- See KCT 3.12.5 system requirements to learn about prerequisites for running and installing KCT 3.12.5.
- See the KCT 3.12.5 Administrator Guide to learn how to work with KCT.
New features and improvements in KCT
Last updated: April 15, 2025
Implemented new device types
KCT now supports device types for HP Switches 5800 series and Gigamon router devices.
Support for Windows 11
KCT now supports Windows 11.
Password masking in device wizard
Password masking, a security measure to prevent others from viewing your password on your screen, has been implemented in the KCT device wizard.
Creation of a new database to restore a database file
KCT implemented a new feature that allows the creation of a new database file to restore data, allowing users to avoid overwriting the currently open database.
Upgraded licensing framework
The licensing framework in KCT has been updated to the version 6.7.13.
Upgraded IPWorks libraries
The IPWorks libraries in KCT have been updated to version 24.0.9148. This update includes the new components, security features, and improved development tools in version 2024. See Version 2024 Updates for details.
Upgraded Codejock library
The Codejock SuitePro ActiveX library utilized in KCT has been upgraded to version 24.1.0. This upgrade includes enhancements to the user experience and functionality. See Version 24.1.0 in the Codejock release notes for details.
Upgraded WeOnlyDo library
WeOnlyDo has updated WODSSH ActiveX to version 3.2.0.251 and wodFtpDLX ActiveX to version 3.7.0.799. The WeOnlyDo SSH library used in KCT has been upgraded to include improved SSH communications, bugfixes, and security enhancements. See the wodSSHActiveX 3.2.0 and wodFtpDLX ActiveX 3.7.0 release notes for details.
General improvements
- Security enhancements.
Fixes
Last updated: April 15, 2025
Case number | Description |
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01685539, 01787534 | Resolved partial configuration generation issue for certain models of cisco.switch.IOS device type |
01841742 | Resolved column alignment issue in the port.info activity report for the Cisco Nexus 9000 switch |
Installation or upgrade
Last updated: April 15, 2025
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 CatTools3.12.5, see the Kiwi CatTools Installation Guide.
End of life
Last updated: April 15, 2025
Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
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3.12.3 | April 15, 2025: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.3 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | July 15, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.3 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. | July 15, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.3. |
3.12.2 | October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.2 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.2 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. | January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.2. |
3.12.1 | October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.1 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.1 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. | January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.1. |
3.12 | October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. | January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12. |
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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