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· One min read

Changes compared to 17.2.2

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with retrying data uploads to Comet Server during temporary network outages
  • Fix an issue with "unknown flag" errors when backing up UNC paths
  • Fix an issue with "sweep increased allocation count" errors on single-core CPUs
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with unclear "panic" error messages when unable to write data to the Storage Vault
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with stub installer for Comet Backup if no Authenticode certificate is used
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with not honouring language setting for certain parts of backup operations
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with log messages during early backup/restore operations

· One min read

Changes compared to 17.2.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with Comet Backup not retrying to submit log messages during temporary network outages
  • Fix an issue with logging messages if Comet Backup is on a network that prevents the use of websockets
  • Fix an issue with registering devices into a new account in Comet Backup
  • Fix an issue with codepage error messages when generating new software installers using Comet Server on Debian Linux
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with Comet Backup on Windows if the classic theme is in use
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with log messages displayed out of order
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with error messages for misconfigured encryption settings in Comet Backup

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Changes compared to 17.2.2

New Features

  • Support backing up to FTP servers
  • Support custom subdirectory paths in Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and S3-compatible Storage Vaults
  • Support password and external authentication for SFTP Storage Vaults
  • Option to re-scan unchanged files (e.g. VeraCrypt containers with 'Preserve Modification Timestamp' enabled)

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New Features

  • Protected Items editor in Comet Server
  • Allow configuring client software branding in Comet Server Service Manager
  • Option to start/stop background service after changing settings in Comet Server Service Manager
  • Add homepage message for new users in Comet Server

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  • Update third-party license information

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with selecting 'all databases' for an Exchange Server backup
  • Fix an issue with being unable to perform certain actions on Storage Vaults in Comet Backup
  • Fix an issue with "Server has been upgraded" messages not clearing in Comet Server in certain web browsers
  • Fix an issue with replicating deleted files
  • Fix an issue with changing serial number on an active Comet Server installation
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with missing progress bar display for software update tasks in Comet Backup
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with behaviour of the back button when editing a Protected Item in Comet Backup

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  • Rename 'Overseer' to 'Constellation'

  • Display commercial EULA during Comet Server installation

Enhancements

  • Add desktop shortcut during Comet Backup and Comet Server installation
  • Include timezone in log file timestamps
  • Automatically add trailing slash to replication / request targets in Comet Server
  • Support clickable URLs in news entries in Comet Backup and Comet Server
  • Log entries for import operations