Release information five(9)s Console 4.8

Modified on Fri, 17 Nov, 2023 at 10:37 AM

five(9)s Console was released on Nov 17th, 2023.
Version 4.8 introduces new enhancements and some additional features to further improve and simplify your user experience.

What's new?

Home – EPM EBA Infos

The new Ivanti EPM (Endpoint Management) EBA (Engine Based Agent) Infos is now here to better identify devices with the new Agent. This feature not only handles EBA and regular Agents but ensures that ComputerInfo displays EBA Info. Moreover, QuickInfos now provide an insight into the Agent History, making device management more efficient.

Admin – Personal Access Token rework

With Personal Access Tokens (PATs), you have the power to use external scripts to interact with our software and streamline your workflow. Whether you want to access specific functions or automate tasks, PATs provide you with the tools to do so seamlessly.

You can easily set expiration dates.
Regenerate or copy tokens at your convenience.
Specify which API methods are accessible.

General – PowerShell API Module

Our latest update brings forth a PowerShell API Module that is designed to simplify tasks and automation.

The PowerShell API Module adds Intellisense capabilities in PowerShell ISE, offering descriptions for parameters and methods. The well-documented module only needs to be imported as it is shipped with the Console. It helps you to write short, understandable code due to most logic being encapsulated within the Module file.

Other improvements:

Home – Device selection

We've added a feature that saves your chosen devices of your computer search. While switching between Home, OSD, and SWD sites it will remember your selection.

Advanced Patch – Reboot Needed on Client

In our ongoing commitment to improving user experience, we've made it easier to identify client devices that require a reboot. Previously, you could only see pending reboots on servers. However, with 4.8, a new tile has been added to the dashboard to help you quickly identify client devices that need a reboot.

Various improvements

Admin - Subpage navigation now highlights current location.
Admin - Central Search server edit dialog updated.
Home - Custom Button Layout is now more responsive.
Enhanced computer search performance with OS filters.
Improved TaskLog performance for color highlighting to errors and warnings.
Added line breaks to MyActivities - Show Log function.
Customizable colors for top navigation icons.
Improved stability.
Minor bug fixes.

How to obtain five(9)s Console 4.8

A link to the newest release will available on the five(9)s Admin Page.

New customers can get the latest version from our shop.

Check the general implementation requirements document

Frameworks
    • .net Framework 4.8

Supported EPM Versions
EPM 2020.1*
EPM 2021.1
EPM 2022
* if you are using EPM2020.1 without a SU, ensure you don't have a task with ID 6

Please Note:
Older EPM Version might not be able to work with .NET 4.8, therefore we do not support the EPM Version before 2020.X 
If you have .net Framework 4.8 already running on a core server older that 2020.X you can install the five(9)s console 4.7.

Installation / Upgrade

This video shows how to install the five(9)s Console
For a more detailed documentation please consult our quick start guide

Upgrades
• We always strongly recommend to create
    ◦ a Database backup of the EPM DB

Licensing

Customers who have already a valid five(9)s Console subscription are entitled to use Console Version 4.7 Your current activation credentials will remain the same for version 4.7. Please contact five(9)s support if you encounter any activation or licensing issues.

For customers who do not have a valid five(9)s Console subscription, please contact your five(9)s sales to receive your product key.

Important Note
We strongly recommend to evaluate the five(9)s Console on a test system. Additionally, we suggest you make a backup of your system prior any updates.

CentralSearch Customers
CentralSearch requires that all five(9)s Consoles reporting into the same CentralSearch DB having the same patch level to ensure consistent data structure. Please do not mix up CentralSearch DB  for test environment and production environment.

Document information

Last Modified Date

23.10.2023

Verified versions

five(9)s Console version 4.7

Disclaimer

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