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Release Notes - ClarkConnect 4.0

[edit] Introduction

The following release notes provide an overview of the ClarkConnect 4.0 release. All users should read this document, but special attention should be made by users upgrading their systems to this release.

[edit] What's New

The full list of changes is available in the developer change log -- highlights include:

• Groupware with Outlook optional connector
• Antivirus
• Dual-antispam
• Flexshare (file sharing application)
• Graphical console
• LDAP user database
• SSL certificate manager
• New webmail client
• Hot LANs
• Improved backup/restore for system settings
• User authentication for the web proxy
• SATA driver updates
• Ad-hoc proxy and content filter reporting

[edit] Upgrading

Version 4.x supports upgrades from ClarkConnect 3.0 and later. Upgrades from version 2.x (or systems originally installed with 2.x) are not supported. When you run the ClarkConnect installer, make sure you select the upgrade option (see adjacent screenshot). As with any upgrade, please backup any critical data.

In addition, users who have installed third party software packages or used the command-line apt-get tool to install software should also run the following commands:

apt-get update
apt-get dist-upgrade

	Warning!

Upgrading to 4.0? Please review the Software Package Notes. For the impatient: Virtual domains are no longer supported. The Community Edition allows a maximum of 10 mailboxes. The Enterprise Edition includes 10 mailboxes - additional mailboxes can be purchased. The mailbox upgrade requires special care -- see documentation. If you have configured the ClarkConnect system via the web interface only, the configuration files will automatically be upgraded. If you have made changes via the command-line or the Webmin tool, double check your custom configuration after an upgrade.

[edit] Known Issues

• Legacy Dell/Megaraid RAID cards may not be supported (see Package Notes)
• A debug message regarding a missing mail filter (Sieve) script appears -- it is harmless.

[edit] Deprecated Packages

The following key packages are no longer included in this version:

2.x to 3.x

• dhcp (replaced by dnsmasq)
• lvm (replaced by lvm2)
• modutils (replaced by module-init-tools)
• perl-Mail-SpamAssassin (replaced by spamassassin)
• policy
• pop-before-smtp (replaced by postfix)
• raidtools
• reiserfs-tools (replaced by reiserfs-utils)
• snortsnarf (replaced by cc-snort-report)

3.x to 4.x

• dovecot (replaced by cyrus-imapd)
• sarg (replaced by cc-squid-reports)
• privoxy (replaced by adzapper)

[edit] Software Package Notes

[edit] Backup/Restore

The backup/restore system settings now includes the user database. It is not possible to restore settings from an old release on to the current release.

[edit] Firewall

The firewall has changed to accommodate the new Hot LAN and Blocking features. Custom firewall rules configured via the command line may no longer function as expected. In addition, the advanced firewall module is no longer installed by default.

[edit] Mail - Antivirus

ClamAV is now included in ClarkConnect. Sophos antivirus is no longer supported.

[edit] Mail - Antispam

The configuration for the antispam engine has changed. Please review the configuration settings after an upgrade. You may also want to install the additional Dspam software.

[edit] Mail - POP/IMAP Server

The POP/IMAP mail server has gone through some significant changes. Please read the Migrating Mail to 4.0 documentation.

[edit] Mail - SMTP Server

Virtual domains are no longer supported. This feature will return in a future release. In addition, you can no longer configure a catch-all user.

[edit] User Manager

If you are upgrading from a previous version, go to the web-based administration tool to review the user manager. You may be required to perform one or more of the following actions:

• Reset a password (important)
• Change a user's first and last name

In addition, the following changes have been made:

• The Community Edition allows a maximum of 10 mailboxes.
• Shell access is no longer an option.
• The dual-passwords used in 3.x are no longer supported.

[edit] Webmail

The default webmail system in ClarkConnect 4.x is powered by Horde. Please review the documentation for how to access the webmail system. If you are upgrading from a previous release, you will have to install this software package after upgrading (if desired). Access to the old webmail system is still available.

[edit] Web Proxy

The web proxy server only accepts requests from the local LAN. If you have virtual LANs or other LANs behind your ClarkConnect system, you will need to edit the proxy server configuration file.

[edit] Web Proxy Reports

The web proxy and content filter reports have been replaced.