Enterprise Recon 2.9.1
ER 2.9.1 Release Notes
The Release Notes provide information about new features, platforms, data types, enhancements, bug fixes and all the changes that have gone into Enterprise Recon 2.9.1.
For a quick view of the changes since the last Enterprise Recon release, see Summary of Changes.
Contents:
- Highlights
- Important Notes
- Enterprise Recon 2.9.1 Changelog
Oracle Linux 8 ISO and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 RPM
Future Enterprise Recon releases, starting from version 2.9.1, will be provided as two options.
Option:
- UPDATE An appliance running on top of an Oracle Linux 8 operating system (OS).
- NEW An RPM software package to be installed on a server running the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.6 / 8.8 (LTS) OS.
To help facilitate a smoother transition to the new operating systems, a CentOS 7-compatible RPM software package will also be made available in the next release of Enterprise Recon. This will be supported until CentOS 7 reaches end-of-life in June 2024.
Why We Are Making This Change
CentOS 7, the current host OS for the Enterprise Recon appliance, will reach end-of-life in June 2024. Transitioning to the newer OS will ensure that our clients continue to operate in a secure and supported environment, mitigating risks associated with outdated systems.
The upgrade aims to align Enterprise Recon with contemporary industry-standard operating systems, ensuring compatibility and performance optimization.
This release also introduces formal support for RPM deployments of Enterprise Recon on RHEL 8 servers.
What This Means for You
If you have an existing installation of the Enterprise Recon Master Server, you will need to create a backup of your Master Server datastore and datastore configuration file, and migrate to Enterprise Recon on the new operating systems to continue receiving support for new features and product updates.
We are here to support you throughout your discovery journey. If you have any queries or concerns, please contact our .
See How To Install the Master Server Appliance (from ISO) or How To Install the Master Server on RHEL 8 (from RPM) to get started.
Early Access
The Early Access stage allows Ground Labs to collect a round of usability and performance feedback before a feature is made generally available.
If you would like to request access to any of the Early Access features, please get in touch with the Ground Labs Support Team for assistance.
Early Access Features
- Apache Hive - Enables sensitive data discovery on Apache Hive (and Cloudera Hive) database Targets.
Important Notes
CRITICAL: One Way Upgrade to Enterprise Recon 2.9.1
Certain data sets, storage formats and components for the
Master Server have been updated in
Enterprise Recon 2.9.1.
Therefore once the Master Server is updated from Enterprise Recon 2.9.0 (and
below) to ER 2.9.1, the
datastore is not backward compatible and downgrading
ER 2.9.1 to an earlier
version is not supported.
Please contact the Ground Labs Support Team
for assistance with upgrading the Master Server.
Upcoming End-of-Support Platforms and Features
The following platforms and/or features will reach end of support and be removed in a subsequent release of Enterprise Recon:
- Linux 2.4 Node Agents
To continue scanning Linux server Targets, install the Linux 2.6 Node Agent instead.
- Microsoft Windows Server Targets
- Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit
- macOS Workstation Targets
- macOS Mojave 10.14
- Email Targets - Exchange Domain
- Exchange Server 2010
- Database Targets - Microsoft SQL
- Microsoft SQL 2008
Changelog
The Changelog is a complete list of all the changes in Enterprise Recon 2.9.1.
What’s New?
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Added:
- Enterprise Recon 2.9.1 appliance is now running on an Oracle Linux 8-based operating system (OS). This release also introduces official support for Master Server deployments installed (via RPM) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.6 / 8.8 (LTS) servers.
Ensuring we are delivering the best technology for our customers is a core value at Ground Labs. If you are interested in future early builds of Enterprise Recon with forthcoming features, please email your interest to product@groundlabs.com.