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· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.6

New Features

  • Support for generating Synology SPKs for DSM 6 and DSM 7 for the Comet command line client, which can be used instead of the generic .tar.gz installer for Synology NAS devices. SPKs integrate with the Synology package center and are not removed by DSM upgrades.
  • Add a quick search component to the admin web interface. Storage Vaults, Protected Items and User Profiles can be searched for
  • Allow configuring how often a retention pass runs after a backup job

You can get started with Synology by downloading your .spk package from the Comet Server downloads page. For more details, check out the documentation.

The quick search component is now available in the header bar of your Comet Server. You can search for Storage Vaults, Protected Items and User Profiles.

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.4

New Features

  • Support to restore single files and folders from Disk Image backup on both Comet Backup desktop app and Comet Server web interface (current only support for NTFS)

You can browse and restore single files and/or folders from Disk Image backup by selecting "Restore files and folders" from the restore method wizard. The feature currently only supports for NTFS.

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.3

Enhancements

  • Use more descriptive explanations for special entries in the Storage Vault analysis dialog in the Comet Server web interface
  • Add Storage Vault size as a hidden column on the Job Search page in the Comet Server web interface

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.2

New Features

  • Add the new schedule option "If last job was Missed" to allow a backup job to run as soon as the Comet client is reconnected when there are missed jobs

You can now select "If last job was Missed" from the schedule dialog. When a device re-connects to the server and detects that it has recently missed a backup, it will immediately start a new backup job. This replaces the previous option "When PC starts, if last job was missed". The "If last job was Missed" option bypasses any issues with fast startup, hibernation or sudden power off interrupting a backup schedule.

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.1

New Features

  • Added three new S3-compatible storage providers: Digital Ocean, Catalyst Cloud, and Cynny Space
  • Added Test Connection button to verify Storage Role credentials in the Comet Server web interface settings screen

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 21.12.0

  • Deprecation: Comet Server no longer supports Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. Note that the Comet Backup desktop app continues to support Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008; this only affects Comet Server. Windows Server 2008 R2 is still supported for both Comet Server and the Comet Backup desktop app.

  • Deprecation: Removed support for U2F for two-factor authentication for admin users due to the impending removal of U2F from browsers (see !https://groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/g/blink-dev/c/xHC3AtU_65A). Existing U2F 2FA will be automatically migrated to use WebAuthn when the Comet Server instance is upgraded; this requires no action on an admin's part, and the same U2F devices can continue to be used.

New Features

  • Added support for WebAuthn for two-factor authentication for admin users, including support for Windows Hello Face / Fingerprint / PIN, Android Safetynet / Fingerprint and other Hardware Security Keys
  • Add new wizard for synchronizing time zone in the recovery environment

· One min read

Changes compared to 21.11.1 also appearing in 21.12.0

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with sync state error which lowers performance
  • Fix an issue with bad request error handling when backing up SharePoint Online or OneDrive
  • Fix an issue with remotely cancelling a backup job via the Comet Server web interface if the remote device is running Comet 21.9.8 or later
  • Fix an issue with taking an initial backup job of SharePoint sites
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with counting group account or team site account itself as a Protected Account on Comet Server web interface

· 3 min read

Changes compared to 21.11.1

  • Terminology: 'Organisations' are now 'Tenants'

New Features

  • Replaced the Comet Server web interface Setup Wizard with a Settings page
  • Add option to create ISO file as the recovery media in the Comet Backup desktop app