1.16. New features and changes in IDERI note Version 2.7

Apart from a multitude of fixed bugs and minor improvements, a number of important changes, improvements and new features have been implemented for the version 2.7 release of IDERI note. The following text gives an overview of those changes and the new functionality in IDERI note 2.7:

IDERI note Client Components

The following list highlights the changes in the IDERI note Client Components:

  • “Do-not-disturb” Mode: From within the client, the user can decide to enter “Do-not-disturb” mode. In “Do-not-disturb” mode, whose length is determined by the user when entering the mode, the IDERI note client will attempt to not display any IDERI note messages or the ticker window. Asides from the maximum duration of a “Do-not-disturb” mode session, the message types that are not to be suppressed during “Do-not-disturb” mode can be configured via administrative means. “Do-not-disturb” mode is useful for clients in situations of limited duration where no IDERI note messages should be visible on the client, such as in meeting-room situations or when fullscreen applications need to be run.

IDERI note Administration Components

The following list highlights the changes in the IDERI note Administration Components:

  • Automatic update notification after logon into the IDERI note server: After logging on to an IDERI note server with IDERI note administrator, an update server in the internet maintained by IDERI will be contacted using transport level security (SSL). After checking if an update for IDERI note server or IDERI note administrator is available from the update server, the client with the lowest version number currently connected to the server will be determined. If an update is available for any product component, the automatic download of the update will be offered to the user of IDERI note administrator.
  • The active client connections window is now resizable/maximizable and allows for searching using simple search terms or regular expressions. The search result can be exported to Microsoft® Excel.
  • The message acknowledgement window allows for searching using simple search terms or regular expressions. The search result can be exported to Microsoft® Excel.

IDERI note Server Components

The following list highlights the changes in the IDERI note Server Components:

  • Support for the automatic update feature in IDERI note administrator.
  • Sucessfully passed the “Windows® Server 2012 Certified” and “Windows® Server 2012 R2 Certified” logo programs.

IDERI note Administrative Tools

The following list highlights the changes in the IDERI note Administrative Tools:

  • Updated version of the Client Customization Wizard that allows to create a transform for the client installation.
  • Updated product documentation.
  • Updated Active Directory® policy templates.