------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PACKAGE : syslog-ng Agent for Windows VERSION : 5 LTS (5.0.1) SUMMARY : new stable release DATE : May 24, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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/sysl... 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/supp... 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: Download the latest binaries from: http://www.balabit.com/network-security/syslog-ng/central-syslog-server/down... Note that to download the binaries, you have to login into your MyBalaBit account. You are receiving this email because you showed interest in our products. Unsubscribe <http://www.balabit.com/newsletter/unsubscribe/p4r4q4k4f47424k4l5y3g5w5w5k436v5a4j573p5e4j4t4j434k5f5k47474c4q4z3o516/70ad6e5f080b1071> from the syslog-ng Premium Edition Technical Newsletter. Unsubscribe <http://www.balabit.com/newsletter/unsubscribe/p4r4q4k4f47424k4l5y3g5w5w5k436v5a4j573p5e4j4t4j434k5f5k47474c4q4z3o516/1cf4707d0a3db104> from every BalaBit mailing list.