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· 2 min read

Changes compared to 23.8.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with the Comet Server stats endpoint returning Internal Error in some specific scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue with the Comet Server stats processing returning incorrect stats for previous days
  • Fixed an issue with browsing and restoring one or more files from Hyper-V backup
  • Fixed an issue with CVE-2023-44487 HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack
  • Fixed an issue with Files and Folders Protected Items being configurable through the Comet Server web interface while restricted by policy
  • Fixed a cosmetic issue with pixelated text in the Comet Backup desktop app on multi-screen setups
  • Fixed a cosmetic issue with the 'Configure' text being in the wrong location in the Comet Backup desktop app
  • Fixed an issue with Storage Vault configuration if the Object Lock duration was set to zero days
  • Fixed an issue with Virtual Storage Vault policy options being available incorrectly when configuring a schedule for a Protected Item
  • Fixed an issue with the list of allowed Storage Vault types not being immediately visible when editing admin permissions in the Comet Server web interface for an admin user with the "Restrict available Storage Vault types" setting enabled
  • Fixed an issue with a non-existent empty Protected Item being shown in the Comet Backup desktop app after restoring a snapshot from other device
  • Fixed an issue with the Restore dialog in the Comet Backup desktop app showing snapshots from another devices as if they were from the current device
  • Fixed an issue with the Policy Protected Items getting multiple unknown entries when the dialog for the OS picker is cancelled.
  • Fixed an issue where Microsoft 365 email backups would error instead of warn for server-side retrieval failures
  • Fixed an issue with the desktop application not launching after installation when "Launch Comet Backup" is checked on Windows Server
  • Fixed an issue with handling unexpected files inside an S3-compatible storage location

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.6

Features

  • Added support for backing up VMware virtual machines

Enhancements

  • Significantly improved the speed of granular restores from Disk Image backups
  • Improved the performance of restoring files and/or folders from Disk Image backups
  • Updated the Activity browser filter names in the Comet Backup desktop app to better clarify their functionality
  • Slight visual change to the Comet Backup desktop app About dialog

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.5

New Features

  • Added new "Comet Storage" and "Comet Storage (Object Lock)" storage destinations, allowing users to select Comet's new bundled Wasabi storage option for Storage Vaults (including Storage Templates)

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.4

New Features

  • Disk image backups can now be restored as VMware-compatible virtual disks.

Enhancements

  • Added ability to configure server audit file logging from the web UI.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with the policy option "Always require password to open the application interface" not being respected during a silent install.
  • Fixed an issue with the Comet Server stats endpoint returning Internal Error in some specific scenarios.

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.3

Enhancements

  • Added a new template for Amazon S3 and Wasabi Storage Templates to make it easier to set Object Lock on a template.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with the Settings button appearing for admins with 'prevent editing settings' restriction.
  • Fixed an issue with the Policy Protected Items getting multiple unknown entries when the dialog for the OS picker is cancelled.
  • Fixed an issue where Microsoft 365 email backups would error instead of warn for server-side retrieval failures
  • Fixed an issue with the desktop application not launching after installation when "Launch Comet Backup" is checked on Windows Server
  • Fixed an issue with some Comet Server features being disabled if a valid license could not be obtained.

· One min read

​ Changes compared to 23.9.2 ​

Enhancements

  • Reduced memory usage when loading large index files from Comet Server Storage Role-type Storage Vaults
  • Renamed "Restore files and folders" to "Granular restore" when restoring files and folders from a Disk Image or Hyper-V backup ​

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with Virtual Storage Vault policy options being available incorrectly when configuring a schedule for a Protected Item
  • Fixed an issue with the list of allowed Storage Vault types not being immediately visible when editing admin permissions in the Comet Server web interface for an admin user with the "Restrict available Storage Vault types" setting enabled
  • Fixed an issue with a non-existent empty Protected Item being shown in the Comet Backup desktop app after restoring a snapshot from other device
  • Fixed an issue with the Restore dialog in the Comet Backup desktop app showing snapshots from another devices as if they were from the current device ​

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.1

Enhancements

  • Updated language translations
  • Improved Comet Server behavior when it fails to start due to license issues. It now starts successfully with limited functionality and displays an error message indicating how to identify the issue
  • Added logging of the reason the job started at the beginning of backup job logs
  • Added option to aggregate usage by Account Name for Gradient PSA integration
  • Added automatic cancellation of running jobs using a Storage Vault when that Storage Vault is deleted
  • Improved the appearance of the "About" window in the Comet Server Service Manager

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.8.0

Enhancements

  • Updated language translations

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with the caching layer used by the "Prefer temporary files instead of RAM (slower)" setting using more memory than expected

· One min read

Changes compared to 23.9.0

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with Storage Vault configuration if the Object Lock duration was set to zero days
  • Fixed a cosmetic issue with displaying the wrong file path syntax for Windows devices when editing a Protected Item in the Comet Server web interface