Kiwi Syslog Server 9.6.7 Release Notes
Release date: March 20, 2019
These release notes describe the new features, improvements, and fixed issues in Kiwi Syslog Server 9.6.7. They also provide information about upgrades and describe workarounds for known issues.
If you are looking for previous release notes for Kiwi Syslog Server, see Previous Version documentation.
New customer installation
For information about installing Kiwi Syslog Server, see the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Guide.
After installation, see the Kiwi Syslog Server 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
If you are upgrading from an earlier version, use the Kiwi Syslog Server Upgrade Guide to plan and implement an upgrade to Kiwi Syslog Server 9.6.7.
Fixed issues in KSS 9.6.7
KSS 9.6.7 fixes the following issues.
| Case Number | Description |
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| 00241781 | Kiwi Syslog Server is now able to receive, collect, and log messages on TCP protocol connections. |
| 00219189 | Kiwi Syslog Server no longer allows username and password fields to auto-fill when logging in to the Kiwi Syslog Web Access, helping prevent unauthorized users access. |
| 00219189 |
Kiwi Syslog Server now enforces a strong password policy for all Kiwi Web Access user accounts. KWA passwords:
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| 00217021 | The KSS MIB kiwi-enterprise-V2.mib file is included in the Kiwi Syslog Server installation files.
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| 00234513, 00147014, 00165190 | Each TCP connection in Kiwi Syslog Server is processed on an independent thread, avoiding broken connections or crashes in cases where no log messages are sent over TCP. |
| 00229433 | Web Access Active Directory authentication settings "Domain URL", "Authentication Type", "User Groups" are no longer lost after a failed attempt to login with a domain user account. |
| 00236654 | Kiwi Syslog Server no longer sends RSET command when using SMTP protocols. |
Known issues
| Custom Python scripts do not run or execute as expected |
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| Issue: User-created Python or Visual Basic scripts do not execute as expected when run on Kiwi Syslog Server. |
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Resolution:
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