Exinda Product Update 5.1 Available
Exinda Appliance Update v5.1 Available
For all users running Exinda Bandwidth Management Appliances update 5.1 (v5.10.9251) is available for immediate download and installation. A valid Software Subscription is required to complete this process.
Version 5.1 includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes but most significant are the Active Directory Support & New Web UI features.
About Microsoft® Active Directory Support
Exinda now supports integration with Microsoft® Active Directory (AD), further enhancing traffic and application visibility. With AD Support, Exinda customers can move away from IP Address and sub-net reporting, and view activity according to user and user group. In addition, policy can be set by user group regardless of whether they're associated with a sub-net.
About the Simplified User Interface
The addition of a Simplified User Interface to the login page offers an alternative to the existing interface for day to day management. The Basic Web UI allows simpler administration of the Exinda system for users who may not have extensive experience or training.
Update Procedure
Before starting the backup process please backup the Appliance configuration from the System, Maintenance, Manage Config page.
To complete the update process login to each Exinda Appliance and navigate to System, Maintenance, Firmware Update and click Check for Latest Update.
Once it has confirmed there is an update available the Install from URL: box should be completed with a download URL.
If you which to make this image active upon completion of the download tick Reboot After Installaiton.
Click Install Image to initiate the automatic download and installation process.
If you do not tick Reboot After Installation please either Schedule or Manually reboot the appliance at an appropriate time to active the new firmware.
If you have any issues with the update procedure please log a Support Call at www.netprotocol.net.
Once the update process is completed additional confirguration will be required to take advantage of the new features. If you require any assistance with this configuration please contact one of the NETprotocol Team or submit a Change Request call at www.netprotocol.net.
