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Serverwatch (Professional IP, Network Server, Service Monitor) Version history |
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Below you will find a brief explanation of the various releases of Serverwatch and Serverwatch Pro.
The descriptions below are kept brief so you can get a comprehensive view of the fixes and/or the new functions in the various builds.
Some versions have been gathered to a single release description, as the release is quite old, and is only here for history purpose.
If you should discover any bugs, have any sugestions for later versions or would like to support us with the use of your testimonial and/or company reference,
feel free to contact us, and we will try to accommodate you the best we can.
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 Version 3.00 - Released Oct 2th - 2005 |
| GUI |
Fixed bug when scanning for Audit failure Events.
Fixed minor bug when testing mail settings using signatures.
Changed statistic calculation and eventlog view on monitor and groupview for faster viewing! Calculations and database lookups are now performed only when the tabs are activated.
Improved connection monitor type, for better speed and stability.
Improved eventlog scanning speed.
Improved category resolution on eventlogs.
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| MONITOR |
Minor changes and stability improvements.
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| DOCUMENTATION |
Minor update.
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| SERVICE |
Fixed bug when scanning for Audit failure Events.
Fixed bug when cleaning up mailque.
Improved connection monitor type, for better speed and stability.
Improved eventlog scanning speed.
Improved category resolution on eventlogs.
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 Version 2.99 - Released June 12th - 2005 |
| GUI |
Added formatting and eventcategory name to eventlog items. (Administrator privilage is most likely to be used to be successfull in this operation!)
Added a large series of variables to use in scripts and mailbody's.
Added show all to monitor and group logs.
Added cancel option to event test and scanner.
Added checkbox to include/exclude monitor results in mail. (works on event scanners and icmp-ping).
Added option to allow/disallow event categories while scanning.
Added option for including traceroute log on ping failures.
Added option for including event item log on ping failures.
Added current state key field to all monitors.
Added multiselect options for main screen (group actions).
Added show/hide options for different events in settings for the mainlog - can also be accessed with rightclick on the eventpanel.
Improved performance.
Form centering now works on dual displays!
Updated table usage to support service pickup, this allow changes to be made even if the monitor is running.
Updated view on Group view, so it now displays monitors current state.
Changed group view to include server name in list, so the servername doesn't have to be included in the monitorname.
Changed gui log views to display last 8 hours of messages, instead of the specified entry count.
Fixed minor issue when sending test mails, where recipient was empty.
Fixed issue, when starting a 2nd monitor on terminal server.
RE-Fixed old FileCRC closefile issue.
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| MONITOR |
Added status hint to display monitors current state with basic monitor information. (Requires the webfiles to be updated).
Added icon status icon.
Click on close now minimize the monitor!
Form centering now works on dual displays!
Removed old hintbar.
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| SERVICE |
Added series of variables to use in scripts and mailbody's.
Added formatting and eventcategory name to eventlog items. (Administrator privilage is most likely to be used to be successfull in this operation!).
Added IP-resolving for monitors, incase of DNS problems, so when monitor is resolved, the IP number is saved in the database. In case of lookup failures the IP number will be used instead.
Added IP-resolving for mail servers, incase of DNS problems.
Added eventtype to event item scanner for better hit accuracy.
Improved performance.
Added entirely new messagesystem for handling message events.
Added dependency state failures to "child" monitors.
Child monitors are now set to pending after "parent" has failed.
Fixed issue with mailque.
Fixed all known stability and memory usage problems.
RE-Fixed old FileCRC closefile issue.
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| NOTIFICATION |
Added formatting and eventcategory name to eventlog items. (Administrator privilage is most likely to be used to be successfull in this operation!)
Added IP-resolving for mail servers, incase of DNS problems.
Added a large series of variables to use in scripts and mailbody's.
Added log option for ICMP Ping.
Added log option for event item.
Added description to event item scanner.
Added subject header replacement for auto subject notifications, to ensure that the correct subject is beeing used when sending out email notifications.
Changed auto-subject headers.
Fixed issue with mailque.
Removed "default" notification text, so an email body should be used on any/all notifications. Otherwise the email body will be left blank!
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| WEBCONSOLE |
Minor changes to match current release. (BUT MUST be upgraded)..
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| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated to match current release!
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| Version 2.94 - Released May 5th - 2005 |
| GUI |
Fixed email body selection on groups.
Fixed authentioncation test, when testing user authentication on smtp servers.
Added variables for script execution.
Added database-size log entry to show database size before and after compression.
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| MONITOR |
Fixed issue when testing popups, monitor dropped connection to Serverwatch webserver.
Added hintbar for easy status of the monitors.
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| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated.
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| SERVICE |
Added variables for script execution.
Added database-size log entry to show database size before and after compression.
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| Version 2.91 - Released April 22th - 2005 |
| GUI |
Fixed email body selection on groups.
Fixed authentioncation test, when testing user authentication on smtp servers.
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| MONITOR |
Removed highlight function from links.
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| Version 2.90 - Released April 6th - 2005 |
| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated.
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| NOTIFICATIONS |
Added notification que system to avoid loss of email notifications. Serverwatch will pickup notifications on each run and try to deliver them.
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| GUI |
Added notification que option.
Fixed bug when propogating notification settings to groups!
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| MONITOR |
Changed always on top to always pop-to-front, as the window could block the preference window. So when activated, the montor will be sent to be the front window at every cycle, instead of lying there permanent.
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| Version 2.86 - 2.87 - Released March 29th to March 30th - 2005 |
| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated.
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| GUI |
Entirely new layout.
Minor changes and improvement.
Added abort function to scanning of eventlogs.
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| WEB |
Entirely new layout.
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| MONITOR |
Entirely new layout.
Groups and monitors can now be clicked to access the Serverwatch Web Console.
Fixed issue when trying to exit monitor.
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| Version 2.70 - Released March 20th - 2005 |
| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated to match the latest release.
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| NOTIFICATIONS |
Fixed notification issue.
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| WEB |
Updated to match new recipient function.
Fixed issue when adding new monitor.
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| MONITOR |
Minor fixes and changes in xml-connection and display.
Monitors and groups on display now launch your browser to access the Serverwatch Webconsole, for easy and quick access.
Now display when the last monitor check occured on main window.
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| Version 2.69 - Released March 15th - 2005 |
| WEB |
Fixed issue when running on Windows2003 servers.
Fixed minor issues when using direct group and/or monitor links.
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| GUI/SERVICE |
Added custom body option for SMTP mails.
Removed Carbon Copy mail and added Recipient group, so you can make 2 emailing groups with different email body's.
Usefull when sending status to mobile phones as similar.
By request, all mail notifications can now be fully customized.
Fixed Performance counter issue with large values.
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| NOTIFICATIONS |
All down/restart notifications email are now marked as urgent!
Removed Carbon Copy mail and added Recipient group, so you can make 2 emailing groups with different email body's.
Usefull when sending status to mobile phones as similar.
By request, all mail notifications can now be fully customized.
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| MONITOR |
Rewritten so connection is made through the webserver where Serverwatch is running.
This way you don't have to share the database and the monitor can be run from ANY workstation inside or outside the organization.
PopUp message links activated, directing you to the Webconsole to the affected monitor (login required here).
User Authentication now required to access the monitor view.
* Fixed authentication bug from v2.68.
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| Version 2.53 - 2.55 - Released October 2th to November 11th - 2004 |
| WEB |
Interface now works in Virtuel directories.
Stripped all HTTP direct links to support HTTPS.
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| TRAY |
Re-launches when service is restarted from the GUI.
Now automaticly closes if service is uninstalled or not found!
Fixed dublicate tray.
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| SERVICE |
Improved dependency function, now allow multiple dependency, so you can make a monitor dependent on a dependent monitor.
Improved stability and errorhandling.
Removed tray launch from service, as it was unstable on some Windows versions.
Fixed LSASS memory leak, when using impersonate user.
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| GUI |
Improved dependency function, now allow multiple dependency, so you can make a monitor dependent on a dependent monitor.
Greatly improved scripts system. Now support variable section for scripts, making them a lot more usable. Please note that you need to import you scripts to the Serverwatch Database before you can use them!
Now asks to start service if service is installed.
Minor layout fixes.
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| WEB |
Added Group Properties Function (view only in this release).
Logon redirection, to allow direct links to groups, monitors, monitorview etc.
Scripts are now shown as a dropdownlist for selection.
Eventlog pages are now displayed as a dropdownlist, to handle greater eventlog displays.
Removed old webinterface from installation package.
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| INSTALLER |
New installer used. Note!! Versions below 2.53 must be uninstalled before running this package!.
From version 2.53 and up, the installer is now able to remove old versions before installing.
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| Version 2.48 - Released August 8th - 2004 |
| SERVICE |
Added GUI checkin to service, to reduce server load.
Fixed scheduled DB compression bug on some systems.
Fixed session bug on Filechecksum monitor.
Fixed bug with impersonate user when restarting service.
Fixed bug in database cleanup.
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Added restart service option to registration.
Added GUI checkin to service, to reduce server load.
Added user restrictions to the new webinterface.
Added ability to delete monitors and groups when service cycle is running.
Fixed bug with check for updates, so it should work again.
Fixed bug in database cleanup.
Fixed result display bug in script test.
Fixed 255 char limit in note fields.
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| WEB |
Added user restrictions to the new webinterface.
Entirely new webinterface. (Still under development, but quite usefull)
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| Version 2.21 - 2.22 - Released From March 15th to March 28th - 2004 |
| SERVICE |
Error handle improvements!
Fixed script load problem, when using impersonate user.
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| GUI |
Minor visual fix!
Fixed script load problem, when using impersonate user.
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| MONITOR |
Reconnect improvements! |
| TRAY |
Status improvements! |
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| Version 2.19 - Released March 14th - 2004 |
| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated. |
| MONITOR |
Fixed service stability communication problem.
Fixed minor first startup bug.
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| SERVICE |
Added hourscheme so monitor checks can be paused when server maintenance is performed.
Added ability to monitor performance counters.
Added ability to use custom scripts.
Fixed ICMP message issue.
Improved user connection. Now a domain user can be used, if the IPC$ is not available or insufficiant.
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| GUI |
Added hourscheme so monitor checks can be paused when server maintenance is performed.
Added ability to monitor Windows performance counters, be sure to read the documentation before use!
Added ability to create custom scripts for checking.
Added view by server to group view for easy view on multiple monitors on the same server, in the same group.
Added remember last view to display.
Improved display refresh, does not reset view when message is received from the service.
Improved group handling when creating monitors.
Improved user connection. Now a domain user can be used, if the IPC$ is not available or insufficiant.
New layout for group statistics.
Layout and other small improvements.
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| Version 1.62 - 1.68 - Released From February 7th to February 22nd - 2004 |
| DOCUMENTATION |
Added documentation for the Monitor. |
| MONITOR |
Added display monitor for viewing monitors. This can be run on any computer, as long as you share your database.
Added monitor copy function.
Added popup message functions.
The monitor can be setup to alert with audio alerts aswell.
Improved layout in display monitor.
Fixing beta bugs. |
| SERVICE |
Fixed message issue on event and freespace monitors.
Minor improvements for service stability.
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| GUI |
Improved eventlog browser.
Fixed small bug.
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| Version 1.42 - 1.49 - Released From January 4th to January 31th - 2004 |
| GUI |
Added statistics view in group view.
Added default portlist to connection monitors.
Added service pickup function, so groups and monitors can be edited while the service is running.
Added Version check in the dropdown menu, for manuel checks.
Added view option for Monitor and main view.
Added Notes tabs for groups and monitors by request.
Added "add log entry" to monitors sesction.
Added version check on startup ( can be disabled ).
Added maintenance section for backup, compression and cleanup.
Added dependency option on group for child monitors to enherit.
Allowed settings to be saved, even when monitors are checked, as it seemed to give problems on some Windows 2003 servers.
Fixed scrollbar annoyance.
Fixed database bug from v1.47.
Fixed dialog error when adding a new group.
Fixed result in connection check as it didn't cleanup.
Fixed maintenance month error.
Fixed service checkers so they run under Windows 2003.
Fixed day issue in backup.
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| SERVICE |
Added service pickup function, so groups and monitors can be edited while the service is running.
Optimized service to avoid CPU stress when idle.
Fixed service checkers so they run under Windows 2003.
Fixed day issue in backup.
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| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated documentation.
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| Version 1.30 - 1.39 - Released From December 1st to December 26th - 2003 |
| GUI |
Added Audio and Net send group ability.
Added Tray autostartup when GUI starts ( if not already started )
Added extra functions to the systemlog interface.
Added shutdown ability of remote GUI instance.
Added Serverwatch service start/stop function.
Added database location handler.
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| SERVICE |
The service now loads the default settings every cycle.
Added audio alerts.
Fixed bug with launch program file from service.
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| GUI/SERVICE |
Improved SMTP mailer, now supporting smtp-logon, and multiple recipients.
Improved Network notifier, now supporting multiple recipients.
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| TRAY |
Added close action when service not found. (Activated with rightclick)
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| INSTALLER |
The installer doesn't overwrite the ini file anymore, as Serverwatch automaticly generates it if needed.
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| DOCUMENTATION |
Updated/Added further documentation to the help file.
Added documentation for the webinterface installation/usage and GUI settings. |
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| Version 1.21 - 1.23 - Released From November 18th to November 27th - 2003 |
| Installer |
Added handeling for service installation and uninstallation.
Removed OS check from installer. The installation now runs on Windows 2003. |
| GUI |
By request, the GUI now acts as a normal application, and is now visible in the Taskbar. |
| FIX |
Included the correct version of the SWService.exe file with the installer. The entire package can now be run on NT, XP, 2000 and 2003. |
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| Version 1.1RC1 - 1.11 - Released From October 10th to November 15th - 2003 |
| GUI |
Help file added. All major functions explained.
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| FIX |
The use of the INI file, seemed to confuse the program on some systems so the database file was placed in the system32 directory, if you didn't set a complete path in the ini file. This bug has been, so when not giving a directory to the mdb file, it
assumes that the file should be located in the same directory as the applications |
| Web add-on |
Web "Interface" released. Early version, but still quite usefull.
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