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PACKAGE : syslog-ng Agent for Windows
VERSION : 5 LTS (5.0.1)
SUMMARY : new stable release
DATE : May 24, 2013
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DESCRIPTION:
A new stable version of syslog-ng Agent for Windows (5 LTS (5.0.1)) has been
released. For latest fixes in the 5.0.x branch you are recommended to
upgrade to this version.
CHANGES:
5 LTS (5.0.1)
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:42 +0100
Dear syslog-ng Premium Edition Users,
A new long-term supported version of the syslog-ng Agent for Windows has been
released.
To read about the new features of syslog-ng Agent for Windows 5 LTS (5.0.1),
see the What's New guide at:
http://www.balabit.com/support/documentation/syslog-ng-pe-5.0-guides/en/sys…
The main new features include:
* Reliable Log Transfer Protocol™ support
* Customizable hostnames
* Better control over internal messages
* Flow controlled destinations
* More flexibility in file source handling
* Wildcards in Event Source names
* New macros and template functions
* Customizable MARK messages
* Support for the Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 platforms
This version of the Agent is a major update over previous versions and to
provide a seamless experience for the users of syslog-ng Premium Edition on
other platforms some minor but incompatible changes were made regarding the
configuration settings. This might require you to review your settings.
Please review the "Changes on the graphical interface", "Removed
functionality" and "Other changes" sections of the What's New guide
carefully before upgrading.
The documentation of syslog-ng Agent for Windows 5 LTS, including the
installation and user guides is available in PDF, HTML, and single-page
HTML format at:
http://www.balabit.com/network-security/syslog-ng/central-syslog-server/sup…
HOW TO UPGRADE:
WARNING
Upgrading to syslog-ng Agent for Windows version 5.0.1 is supported only
from syslog-ng Agent version 4.0.x (any release in the 4.0 line)
* When upgrading a machine running version 4.0.x in standalone
mode, run the .exe installer and verify that the displayed information
is correct.
* When upgrading a machine running version 4.0.x in domain
mode, follow the steps described in section 'Installing the syslog-ng
Agent on the hosts of a domain' of the documentation.
The system will automatically recognize that the new package will
update the syslog-ng Agent for Windows package.
Kind Regards,
BalaBit IT Security
DOWNLOAD:
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