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· 2 min read

Changes compared to 20.3.1

PLEASE NOTE: this is a limited-security feature only, protecting only (A) registering new devices; (B) opening the desktop app; and (C) logging in to the Comet Server web interface as an end user. Because backup jobs need to run unattended without 2FA prompting, this feature does not provide full 2FA protection in all cases.

New Features

  • Support TOTP 2FA for customer accounts
  • Support an end user changing their own password, language, account-name, TOTP when logged in to the Comet Server web interface
  • Support an admin changing customer's password without recovery code, if they otherwise know the customer's password
  • Prompt for one valid TOTP code before enforcing it for future logins in the Comet Server web interface

· One min read

Changes compared to 20.2.0 previously appearing in 20.3.0

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with applying Apple Notary signing when using a personal Apple ID
  • Fix an issue with "____chkstk_darwin" error messages on versions of macOS prior to 10.15

· 4 min read

Changes compared to 19.12.8

  • The method of setting a default policy has changed since the feature was introduced in 19.12.2. If you had set a default policy using the previous method, it should be reconfigured using the new method

Enhancements

  • Allow choosing the default policy for new user accounts in the Comet Server web interface
  • More clearly display default policy badge when viewing a single policy in the Comet Server web interface

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 19.12.7

  • The Comet Backup uninstaller on macOS was moved to the Resources subdirectory of the .app package, to comply with Apple TN2206.

Enhancements

  • Improve performance of logging large job reports
  • Improve detection of Synology DSM operating systems on the Connected Devices page in the Comet Server web interface
  • Cosmetic display Linux distribution icon on the Connected Devices page in the Comet Server web interface

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 19.12.6

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with json unmarshalling error for files with invalid date.
  • Fix an issue with the fallback software upgrade system that could cause multiple job schedules to be created for the fallback Protected Item
  • Fix an issue with the fallback software upgrade system interacting incorrectly with the Protected Item type restrictions policy
  • Fix an issue with the fallback software upgrade system starting all jobs simultaneously as a thundering herd instead of staggering
  • Fix an issue with SSL connections to some Microsoft SQL Server databases using self-signed certificates
  • Fix an issue that could cause Comet Server to fail to start up randomly
  • Fix an issue with editing existing HTTPS network addresses in the Setup Wizard in the Comet Server web interface
  • Fix an issue with "Internal Error" messages if changing the type of existing Protected Item to File without configuring any File settings in the Comet Server web interface
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with left-click on an uninitialized Storage Vault in the Comet Backup desktop app still showing an (un-saveable) Vault settings dialog even if the Prevent Editing Storage Vaults policy was set
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with additional popup messages for outstanding network actions when logging out of the Comet Server web interface

· 2 min read

Changes compared to 19.12.5

  • Comet Server now requires TLS1.2 for HTTPS connections, for improved PCI compliance. Windows Server 2008 users may be required to install KB4019276.

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with "failed parsing LIST entry" error messages when using an FTP storage connection to Microsoft IIS
  • Fix an issue with "Another device modified the settings at the same time" error messages that could occur during some internal operations in Comet Server
  • Fix an issue with checking explorer.exe status during software upgrades on 64-bit Windows
  • Fix an issue with Comet Server error messages not appearing in the Server Log if the server shuts down unexpectedly
  • Fix an issue with not preventing the Storage Role from using invalid location targets within the Setup Wizard in the Comet Server web interface, causing Comet Server to fail to restart
  • Fix an issue with not persisting detailed device operating system information
  • Fix an issue with the Comet Server self-backup system leaving files in the system temporary directory
  • Fix an issue with the fallback Powershell-based system for upgrading from Comet 19.12.4 requiring .NET Framework 3.5, by developing a replacement fallback upgrade system that does not require .NET/Powershell
  • Fix an issue with excessive Missed backup job reports being generated for virtual Protected Items created by the fallback software upgrade system
  • Fix an issue with the Comet Server web interface hanging when viewing the next upcoming schedule time for a Periodic schedule with zero offset
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with layout of custom backup job advanced option checkboxes at small screen widths and in CloudView
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with extra '>' characters in the Comet Server web interface
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with 'NaN:NaN:NaN' dates appearing when viewing a job report with no log entries in the Comet Server web interface