2020-12-December
PKWARE Release Notes – December 2020
Release Version: Smartcrypt December 2020
General Availability Date: January 7, 2021
Introduction
The following ‘minor’ release provides new product functionality, resolution to customer reported issues and other general improvements to the PKWARE software.
Updated Components and Versions
PKWARE Component | Version |
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PKWARE Enterprise Manager | v18.8.94 |
Archive Client Application - Persistent Data Encryption (PDE) Agent | v16.70.0008 |
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Agent | v3.40.3 |
Smartcrypt SDK | Java 2019.7.4 / .NET 2020.2.4 |
Smartcrypt Mobile App for iOS | 1.5.32 |
Smartcrypt for Intune Mobile App for iOS | 1.7.2 |
Smartcrypt Mobile App for Android | 1.5.9 |
Smartcrypt for Intune Mobile App for Android | 1.5.9 |
PKWARE Enterprise Manager / Archive Client Application Version Compatibility
PEM Version | Archive Client Applications |
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PEM v18.8.94 December 2020 | PDE Agent: 16.7.0008 (Dec ’20) 16.60.0011 (Sept ’20) and 16.50.0007 (June ‘20) TDE Agent: v3.40.3 |
Supported 3rd Party Platforms
The following PKWARE and 3rd Party products and versions listed below represent those which have been tested for quality, interoperability, and functional operation. Customers are strongly encouraged to maintain their environment in accordance with the versions and dependencies listed below, to avoid unforeseen issues with compatibility or unexpected behavior.
PKWARE Enterprise Manager | |
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Operating System | Version |
Microsoft Windows | Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 |
Browser Type | Version |
Internet Explorer / Edge | Internet Explorer 11 / Edge 86.x |
Firefox | 84.x |
Google Chrome | 87.x |
Safari | 14.x |
Database Type | Version |
PostgreSQL | 12.5 |
MSSQL | SQL Server 2016, 2014, 2012 |
Web Server | Version |
Internet Information Server (IIS) | IIS 10.0, 8.5, 8.0, 7.5 |
Archive Client Application | |
Operating System Type | Version |
Microsoft Windows | Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, Windows 10, 8.1 |
MacOS | Big Sur (11), Catalina (10.15) and Mojave (10.14) |
Linux – RedHat | RedHat 5 or greater |
Linux – SUSE | 10 and greater on x86, and x86_64 |
Linux - Ubuntu | 12.04 (LTS) and greater on X86 and X86_64 |
UNIX – IBM AIX | 7L version 7.1 (7100-00) or higher, 6L Version 6.1 (6100-00) or higher with required patches |
UNIX - Solaris | 10 or greater on UltraSPARC and X86 |
UNIX – HPUX | 11iv2 with patches |
IBM z/OS | Software: z/OS 2.4, z/OS 2.3, z/OS 2.2, z/OS 2.1, z/OS 1.13 Hardware: z10-EC, z10-BC, z-10, z196, z114, zEC12, zBC12, z13 (2964), z13 (BC (2965)), z14, zR1, z15 |
IBM i | Software: IBM i 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1 Hardware: Power 7, 8 and 9 |
Operating System Type - Mobile | Version |
Smartcrypt for iOS | 14 |
Smartcrypt for Android | 11 |
Smartcrypt SDK | |
Language | Version |
Java v2019.7.1 | Dependencies:
|
Application Operating System | Version |
MacOS | Catalina (10.15) |
Windows | Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 (64-bit) Windows 10, 8.1 (64-bit) |
Linux – RedHat | RedHat 8 (64-bit) |
Linux – SUSE | Linux Enterprise Server 12, 11 |
Linux – Ubuntu | Ubuntu 18.04, 16.04 (64-bit) |
Language | Version |
.NET v2020.2.4 | Dependencies:
|
Application Operating System | Version |
Windows | Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 (64-bit) Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit + 64-bit) |
MacOS | Catalina (10.15) |
Linux – RedHat | RedHat 8 (64-bit) |
Linux – Ubuntu | Ubuntu 18.04, 16.04 (64-bit) |
Other PKWARE Components | |
Component | Version |
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Agent - Server | Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 |
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Agent – Desktop | Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, Windows 10, 8.1 |
Smartcrypt Reader - Windows | Windows 8.1 and higher |
Smartcrypt Reader – macOS | macOS 10.13 and higher |
Features and Improvements
The following capabilities have been added to the Manager, Client or both in the current release.
PKWARE Enterprise Manager | |
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PKWARE Enterprise Manager | Summary |
Appliance / Windows Version 18.8.94 | Features
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Archive Client Application | Summary |
Windows, Mac, Linux Version 16.70.0008 | Features
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Fixed Issues
Component | ID | Title | Description |
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SEM | MGR-4064 | Javascript error when displaying page in SEM as read only admin | Javascript error when displaying page in SEM as read only admin |
SEM | MGR-3867 | Windows SEM upgrading issues | Various customer reported problems when upgrading a Windows SEM with the PowerShell script |
SEM | MGR-3995 | Appliance OS upgrade processing error | Fixed issues when upgrading between versions, the upgrader used to not reject an invalid upgrade where required components were are not present. |
SEM | MGR-3972 | IWA endpoints were case sensitive | Fixed endpoints used for IWA to ensure they are case insensitive. |
SEM | MGR-3959 | Devices page in UPN Mode displayed duplicate column | Fixed duplicate column by removing it |
SEM | MGR-3948 | Read only admin given controls to make changes | Fixed issue by hiding controls from read only admins that would error when pressed |
SEM | MGR-3897 | Apache configuration setting to allow for IWA stability | Changed Apache setting to allow more domains to be able to do IWA |
PKWARE Enterprise Manager Virtual Appliance – OS and Major Packages
In the December 2020 release PKWARE has introduced a new version of the PKWARE Virtual Appliance, referred to as ‘Appliance version 2’. This virtual appliance replaces the prior version of the virtual appliance and contains a new collection of updated 3rd party packages.
Virtual Appliance Version and Software Compatibilities
- The PKWARE Enterprise Manager (PEM) software that is compatible with the PKWARE Virtual Appliance Version 2 is PEM 18.8.x and newer.
- The latest version of the PKWARE Enterprise Manager (PEM) software that is compatible with the PKWARE Virtual Appliance Version 1 is PEM 18.7.86 (released September 2020).
- A migration path is supported between PKWARE Virtual Appliance v1 and PKWARE Virtual Appliance v2. For information regarding migration, please contact your PKWARE support representative.
The major packages included in the PKWARE Virtual Appliance Version 2, include the following:
PKWARE Enterprise Manager Virtual Appliance | |
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Package / OS | Version |
Ubuntu | 20.04.1 LTS |
Dotnet-host | 5.0.1-1 |
Dotnet-runtime | 3.1.10 |
Apache2 | 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.1 |
Postgresql | 12+214ubuntu0.1 |
Openssl | 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2 |
Python3 | 3.8.2-0ubuntu2 |
For a full list of the packages included in your appliance, see the Systems/Packages page.
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