Release Notes 3

Mac 14.0.0.183 – March 7, 2017

Versions

• Mac console – 14.0.0.183
• Mac engine – 14.0.0.183
• Mac client – 14.0.0.183
• Windows client – 12.0.0.188
• Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

• NEWScalable Data Protection
• NEWCloud storage support for Backblaze B2
• NEWMonitoring System Integration
• NEWScript Hooks
• NEWSupport for Avid
• NEWSupport for LTFS
• NEWSupport for Quantum Scalar i3-i6 Tape Libraries
• IMPROVEDPerformance improvement during backup and restore for computers with more than 500,000 folders
• IMPROVEDOperations log now includes storage savings statistics for block level incremental backup (BLIB)
• IMPROVEDOperations log now supports up to 999MB
• FIXEDResolved intermittent issue with multiple processes left behind from mounting NAS shares (#6454)
• FIXEDThorough Catalog Rebuild now correctly deletes previous .session files (#6598)
• FIXEDGrooming policy now correctly saved to backup set to preserve with rebuild (#6549)
• FIXEDFixed "Scanning incomplete, error -645" error (#6531)
• FIXEDFixed issue with cloud backup sets seeing a media request after grooming (#6583)
• FIXEDGrooming now automatically runs during a backup when cloud backup set is full (#6280)
• FIXEDClarified error for backup set format inconsistency (#5627)
• FIXEDRecycling a backup set correctly removes all existing RDB files (#6213)
• FIXEDFixed issue where auto-cleaning request for tape devices was ignored (#6171)
• FIXEDFixed Dropbox backup error -1010 by automatically retrying upload (#6524)
• FIXEDFixed ASR errors for disaster recovery restores of Windows Client (#6395)
• FIXEDImproved media verification for block level incremental backup (BLIB) and Thorough Catalog Rebuild to exclude backups with related errors (#6464)
• FIXEDFixed crash during matching for certain instances of grooming (#6568)
• FIXEDResolved grooming issue when .session file is manually deleted (#6467)
• FIXEDFixed issue with importing Retrospect configuration XML with duplicate names for script sources (#6493)
• FIXEDFile backup and restore errors are now counted as execution errors instead of warnings (#6525)
• FIXEDFixed repeated error log entries for "Grx::grxSearchForPartialFiles: can not find node path" for grooming (#6614)
• FIXEDBackup set transfers with the recycle option enabled no longer log a message saying "Manual recycle" (#6571)
• FIXEDSupport macOS's network interface order (#6313)
• FIXEDFixed issue with restoring file name containing the "ð" character (#6573)

Console

• NEWExport backup report for server using "Export Backup Report" in Preferences > General
• IMPROVEDCustomers with expiring trial licenses now see a message in the app and receive an email
• FIXEDResolved issue with "Check for Updates" on macOS Sierra (#6491)
• FIXEDFixed French localization error for storage-optimized grooming (#6506)
• FIXEDFixed localization error "Access Denied" error for cloud backup sets (#6615)
• FIXEDCloud backup sets can now change their "Use at most" value (#6526)

Client

• IMPROVEDNetwork connectivity
• IMPROVEDUpdated SMART status reporting for macOS 10.11 and higher
• FIXEDFixed issue where client continued to run after script ended (#5621)
• FIXEDClients not found on the network correctly reported as -530 instead of -519 (#6080)
• FIXEDClient support macOS's network interface order (#6313)
• FIXEDClient correctly respawns after any crash (#6432)

Known issues

• LTFS for Mac support does not copy extended attributes larger than 4096 bytes

Mac 13.5.0.173 – September 14, 2016

Versions

• Mac console – 13.5.0.173
• Mac engine – 13.5.0.173
• Mac client – 13.5.0.173
• Windows client – 11.5.0.190
• Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

• NEWCloud storage support for Dropbox - See details
• NEWServer configuration management - Import and export Retrospect's configuration, including cross-platform support - See details
• NEWCertified for macOS Sierra (pending final OS release)
• IMPROVEDCreate cloud storage locations (buckets) directly within Retrospect instead of using third-party tools
• IMPROVEDIncreased grooming's maximum number of backups to keep to 999
• IMPROVEDDramatically reduced storage footprint by up to 90% for backup metadata on media when using compression
• FIXEDFixed issue with configuration import for client and backup set with the same name (#5532)
• FIXEDFixed issue with configuration import for Linux clients (#5499)
• FIXEDFixed issue with configuration import for client network interfaces (#5703)
• FIXEDFixed issue with configuration import for script options saying "Provided login information incomplete" (#5528)
• FIXEDFixed provider.cpp assertion failure when importing configuration in certain cases (#6361)
• FIXEDExcluded compare errors for /Library, ~/Library and /private (#6136)
• FIXEDFixed issue with block-level incremental backup (BLIB) when two backups have the same timestamp (#6137)
• FIXEDSMTP errors now logged correctly (#6133)
• FIXEDFixed rare licensing issue where engine needed to be relaunched for backups to run (#6363)
• FIXEDApply Software Compression option to Microsoft Outlook PST files (#6249)
• FIXEDFixed issue where performance grooming could not be selected in certain instances (#6085)
• FIXEDRepairing a media set now correctly uses fast catalog rebuild (#6285)
• FIXEDFixed errors for lost public/private key pair from "Error -1" to "Error -560" (#6153)
• FIXEDFixed issue with fast catalog rebuild where cached data is not correctly updated in some cases (#6303)
• FIXEDFixed issue with grooming when fast catalog rebuild's cached data is not up-to-date (#6302)
• FIXEDFixed fast catalog rebuild to handle previously failed groom to prevent data integrity issues (#6161)
• FIXEDLog location of newly added cloud backup set member (#5956)
• FIXEDImproved block-level incremental backup (BLIB) performance issue when large number of files matched prior backups (#6233)
• FIXEDRetry access to cloud set member up to ten times in case of temporary network errors (#6300)

Console

• FIXEDFixed syncing error when a media set member was offline (#6254)
• FIXEDGroom scripts are now able to select cloud sets for scripted grooming (#6170)

Clients

• NEWWindows: Certified for Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update
• NEWWindows: Certified for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (pending final OS release)
• NEWWindows: Certified for Microsoft Windows Server Core 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 (pending final OS release)
• FIXEDMac: Reduced frequency for the error message "Unable to bind to valid boot port" (#5202)

Known issues with this release

• Network disconnection during cloud restore results in many -1107 errors.

Mac 13.0.1.106 – April 12, 2016

Versions

• Mac console – 13.0.1.106
• Mac engine – 13.0.1.106
• Mac client – 13.0.1.104
• Windows client – 11.0.0.252.2
• Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

• NEWCloud storage support for Amazon S3 Frankfurt and Amazon S3 Seoul
• NEWCloud storage support for Amazon S3 Infrequent Access, Reduced Redundancy, and Glacier - See details
• NEWCloud storage support for Google Cloud Storage Durable Reduced Availability and Nearline - See details
• IMPROVEDLog now reports what type of grooming is used: storage-optimized or performance-optimized (#6086)
• FIXEDFixed issue with Mac clients not displaying volumes after logout and login (#6122)
• FIXEDFixed crash when storage becomes full during backup and grooming starts (#6107)
• FIXEDFixed data issues when a v11 set is groomed in earlier release then rebuilt in v11 again (#6119)
• FIXEDFixed support for Japanese characters in cloud backup sets (#6028)
• FIXEDFixed support for non-ASCII characters in cloud backup sets for certain storage providers (#6096)
• FIXED"Restore Bandwidth" limit for cloud backup now respected (#5917)
• FIXEDFixed issue where two cloud backups can temporarily exceed bandwidth limit (#5879)
• FIXEDFixed cosmetic issue where grooming operation reports incorrect size as capacity (#6079)
• FIXEDFixed issue where a restore that included block-level incremental backup files displayed a remaining size (#6105)
• FIXEDFixed network logging for email notifications (#6133)
• FIXEDFixed issue where clients not found on network incorrectly reported as error -519 instead of -530 (#6080)

Console

• FIXEDFixed UI issue where a cloud backup set's secret key was not hidden (#6116)
• FIXEDFixed UI issue in French where button did not show full text (#6089)
• FIXEDFixed UI issue in German where text fields incorrectly overlapped (#6140)

Clients

• FIXEDFixed issue with Mac clients where backup process is not correctly cleaned up after completion (#6148)
• FIXEDFixed Windows client installer hang during certain scenarios on Windows 10 (#6108)

Known issues with this release

• Network disconnection during cloud restore results in many -1107 errors.

Mac 13.0.0.230 – March 1, 2016

Versions

• Mac console – 13.0.0.230
• Mac engine – 13.0.0.230
• Mac client – 13.0.0.230
• Windows client – 11.0.0.252
• Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

• NEWCloud backup
• NEWPerformance-optimized grooming
• NEWFaster Catalog Rebuild
• IMPROVEDBackup and restore performance improvements
• IMPROVEDAdded log message for live restores on OS X El Capitan due to new System Integrity Protection
• IMPROVEDMedia sets are now able to be easily moved to another location
• IMPROVEDNow supports simultaneous access to different sets on the same volume
• IMPROVEDFaster matching for Windows backup source with lots of root/first level and second level folders
• IMPROVED"Building Snapshot" performance optimizations for Windows backup source with 150,000+ folders
• FIXEDFixed resiliency issues if Retrospect loses connection to media set on network share (#5357)
• FIXEDFixed media request issue if Retrospect loses then regains connection to media set on network share (#5753)
• FIXEDFixed hang when Retrospect encounters device error when writing to media set (#5620)
• FIXEDFixed restore issue when large files are moved between block-level incremental backups (#5435)
• FIXEDFixed grooming issue where log displays "header count invalid" and "make count invalid" (#5400)
• FIXEDReduced snapshot size when backing up a Windows 2012r2 server with data deduplication enabled (#5579)
• FIXEDFixed cross-platform restore for larges files with block-level incremental backup enabled (#5688)
• FIXEDFixed missing files when running a Copy Media Set or Copy Backup script under certain scenarios (#2336)
• FIXEDFixed "Bad Media Set Header" errors in some cases for restore, copying media set and copying backup (#5662)

Console

• FIXEDFixed launch issue where "Loading Dashboard..." would not disappear (#5698)
• FIXEDFixed installer issue where client installers and updaters were not correctly placed into folders in /Applications/Retrospect (#5613)
• FIXEDSwitched download URL used by software update to HTTPS (#6057)

Client

• IMPROVEDLinux: added "--silent" switch to client install script
• FIXEDMenu bar correctly displays immediately after install on OS X El Capitan (#5605)

Known issues with this release

• Amazon S3 Frankfurt and Amazon S3 Seoul are not supported at this time.
• Cloud set names do not support non-ASCII characters at this time.
• Performance-optimized grooming can report incorrect number of files groomed out.
• Network disconnection during cloud restore results in many 1107 errors.
• Mac clients on OS X El Capitan report error 1101 when browsed if user logs out and logs back in.

12.5.0.111 – September 15, 2015

Versions

• Mac console – 12.5.0.111
• Mac engine – 12.5.0.111
• Mac client – 12.5.0.111
• Windows client – 10.5.0.110
• Linux client – 10.5.0.103

Engine

• NEWOS X El Capitan (10.11) support (pending final OS release)
• FIXEDFix hang when client disconnects from network at certain phases of an operation (#5502)
• FIXEDFix hang when restoring more than 65,510 folders to a Windows client (#5569)
• FIXEDFix crash when restoring Windows client's system state where VSS writer XML data exceeds 32KB (#5570)
• FIXEDFix crash when encountering "-559" error during certain phases of Windows client restore (#5571)
• FIXEDSupport catalog rebuild for incorrectly encrypted sets created with Retrospect 10.0.2 for Windows (#5551)
• FIXEDBackup properties correctly identifies Windows 8.1 Client (#5185)
• FIXEDBackup properties correctly identifies Windows 10 Client (#5535)

Console

• FIXEDDashboard no longer has visual artifacts when scrolling (#4355)
• FIXEDMedia set tape drive binding selection correctly saved after reboot (#4946)
• FIXEDFix issue where Copy Backup script transferred same backup multiple times under certain settings (#5524)

Client

• NEWWindows 10 support for clients
• FIXEDWindows client installer correctly finishes on Windows 10 on all systems (#5584)
• FIXEDFix issue where Mac client's "Reset password" button didn't update the password under certain conditions (#5538)
• FIXEDFix Mac client "-559" errors in a number of workflows (#5575)
• FIXEDLinux client now correctly handles certain file-level errors during full-volume restores (#4818)
• FIXEDLinux client now correctly handles certain file-level errors during backup (#4998)
• FIXEDLinux client installer no longer asks for password when using public/private keypairs (#5505)

12.0.2.116 – June 9, 2015

Versions

• Mac console – 12.0.2.116
• Mac engine – 12.0.2.116
• Mac client – 12.0.2.116
• Windows client – 10.0.2.119
• Linux client – 10.0.2.104

Engine

• IMPROVEDBuilding snapshot significantly faster for Windows clients in more scenarios
• IMPROVEDScanning phase significantly faster in more scenarios (#5434)
• FIXEDEngine and Instant Scan bundles correctly signed for OS X GateKeeper and Firewall (#5363)
• FIXEDFixed connectivity issues during backup if Retrospect loses connection with media set on network share (#5106)
• FIXEDRestored support for rebuilding media sets from Retrospect for Mac v6.1 (#5367)
• FIXEDFixed assert for "Copy Media Set" from a rebuilt v6.1 set (#5395)
• FIXEDFixed memory leak in engine when automatically exporting/importing configuration (#5478)
• FIXEDFixed -2242 error in grooming for large sets (#5219)
• FIXEDFixed corrupted restore of block level incremental backup file when disabling "Restore security information" for Windows volume (#5253)
• FIXEDFixed tape device issue which prevented dragging tape from drive to library slot (#5284)
• FIXEDFixed Instant Scan issue preventing engine from using older version of Instant Scan on Mac client (#5431)
• FIXEDTreat open file errors (-1020, -1100, -1101 and -1111) as warnings and consolidate in log after twenty entries (#5381)
• FIXEDFixed -1101 errors for Windows VSS-related "T-32: VssWSetCompResult" file operations (#5342)
• FIXEDFixed issue when transferring backups from multiple media sets where some files aren't transferred correctly if a set member is marked as missing (#5414)
• FIXEDFixed issue with Backup on Demand for Mac client that prevents backup in certain scenarios (#5482)
• FIXEDFixed -516 error when backing up Mac client with private/excluded folders (#5383)
• FIXEDFixed XML configuration import for subnets (#5326)
• FIXEDFixed XML configuration import for security preferences (#5327)
• FIXEDFixed XML configuration import for client volumes and subvolumes (#5316)
• FIXEDFixed XML configuration import for proactive backup schedule (#5321)

Console

• IMPROVEDSources: use "Locate" for network shares to update network location
• IMPROVEDEmail: success emails do not require failure emails be enabled
• IMPROVEDSpecific errors now included when source unavailable or in use
• FIXEDMedia set total capacity lists correct values (#5247)
• FIXEDMedia Set available capacity lists correct values (#5370)
• FIXEDMedia set summary lists correct "Backups" value after groom (#2648)
• FIXEDOperations log reports consistent sizes when grooming (#5240)
• FIXEDOperations log reports consistent sizes on backups after grooming (#5330)
• FIXEDFixed UI issue in Media Sets where Remove dialog would not disappear (#5305)
• FIXEDOperations log formats information correctly during Rebuild or Repair operations in Japanese (#5341)
• FIXEDFixed certain workflows where console with multiple engines connected would display incorrect content (#5450)
• FIXED"Desktop 5-User Upgrade" license now correctly displays (#5371)
• FIXEDMac Client's file system displayed consistently (#5387)
• FIXEDFixed reporting issue where reports lost settings under certain scenarios (#5437)
• FIXEDFixed window title in "Browse Backup" window in certain workflows (#5423)
• FIXEDFixed auto-update workflow for upgrades (#5427)

Client

• NEWLinux client support for Retrospect public/private keypairs
• IMPROVEDWindows clients support sleep and shutdown after backup
• FIXEDFixed security issue in client password hash on Mac, Windows, Linux clients (#5469 / CVE-2015-2864) - See details
• FIXEDMac client bundle correctly signed after first launch using Retrospect public/private keypairs (#5446)
• FIXEDLinux client clock offset now consistently accurate (#5398)
• FIXEDWindows clients should not display tape backups in History tab (#5391)
• FIXEDFixed a condition that crashes and disables Instant Scan on Windows clients (#5428)

Known issues with this release

• Engine: configs.xml, which replaced Config80.bak for speed and robustness, does not import Linux client (#5499). Workaround: re-add Linux clients.
• Windows 10 support:
  • Client installer may hang (#5584)
  • Backup properties list OS as "Windows 8" (#5535)

12.0.1.104 – April 21, 2015

Versions

• Mac console – 12.0.1.104
• Mac engine – 12.0.1.104
• Mac client – 12.0.0.213
• Windows client – 10.0.0.212
• Linux client – 10.0.0.114

Engine

• FIXEDFix for -1101 scanning errors (#5323)
• FIXEDFix for unrestorable files from Copy Backup that consolidates multiple BLIB-enabled sets (#5329)
• FIXEDFix for Copy Backup failing to transfer all necessary BLIB data under certain conditions (#5296)
• FIXEDFrench log for building snapshot no longer includes Spanish (#5375)

Client

• FIXEDMac client uninstaller now removes retroclient.state (#5332)

Known issues with this release

• Engine: configs.xml, which replaced Config80.bak for speed and robustness, does not import all settings including client volumes and network subnets (#5316)

12.0.0.213 – March 17, 2015

Versions

• Mac console – 12.0.0.213
• Mac engine – 12.0.0.213
• Mac client – 12.0.0.213
• Windows client – 10.0.0.212
• Linux client – 10.0.0.114

Engine

• IMPROVEDPerformance increases for backup and restore, up to 100% faster - See details
• IMPROVEDPerformance increases for grooming, up to 200% faster - See details
• IMPROVEDPerformance increases for copying backup - See details
• IMPROVEDEmail summaries for high-level details - See details
• IMPROVEDEmail subjects format now "Script name - 2 errors, 3 warnings - Retrospect" for quick evaluation
• IMPROVEDStandardized timestamps in Operations Log and Activity Logs
• IMPROVEDLog excluded paths (except Client's private files/folders) at Engine level 5
• FIXEDSuppress Finder dialog on remote computer when adding network share (#5018)
• FIXEDFix performance for slow "Building snapshot" when backing up Windows EFI Clients (#4889)
• FIXEDFolders named "Retrospect" (aside from disk set folders) are now correctly backed up (#5129)
• FIXEDFix hang during Mac client backup with corrupted file (#5008)
• FIXEDRebuild correctly handles recycled disk set with existing backup date (#5159)
• FIXEDFix for an edge case where grooming a set with BLIB files results in an unrestorable file (#5194)
• FIXEDFix for periodic unresponsive engine when autosaving very large config DAT file (#5302)
• FIXEDChanging the media set "Use at most" option when backing up to a NAS no longer results in a media request (#3861)
• FIXEDBetter warning for hard-linked directories (like Time Machine) (#4919)
• FIXEDRepair catalog of media set with members on different disks doesn't use specified member (#5215)
• FIXEDAdd progress bar and relevant log entries for building snapshot (#5050)
• FIXEDAdd progress bar and relevant log entries for catalog repair (#5149)
• FIXEDAdd progress bar and relevant log entries for restore (#5165)
• FIXEDFix for using certain NAS devices as destination (#5137)
• FIXEDReport VSS writer and component (MetaInfo) backup errors on 64-bit Windows client (#4968)

Console

• NEWDashboard hover window for detailed at-a-glance backup information - See details
• IMPROVEDCopy Backup script's transfer mode now included in "Summary" tab
• IMPROVEDEmail SSL option makes secure SMTP connection explicit to avoid insecure previous SSL to non-SSL fallback - See details
• IMPROVED"Add Share" buttons available in "Add Member" sheets
• NEWGrooming "Months to keep" setting - See details
• NEWInstant Scan checkbox for enabling or disabling service on clients - See details
• FIXEDOperations log includes full file name for rebuild activity that contain missing files (#3265)
• FIXED"Source Host" rule fixed in French (#3348)
• FIXEDApp remains responsive during catalog rebuild operations (#3857)
• FIXEDOperations log and activity logs now correctly contain warning, error, set, folder, license icons (#3859)
• FIXED"Disable restore" checkbox for client no longer prevents RCU updates on that client (#4129)
• FIXEDConsole better handles engine going offline (#3869)
• FIXEDFix "Tape Bindings" selection not being saved (#4946)
• FIXEDFix for past backups not showing up immediately in certain cases (#5014)
• FIXEDFix for Copy Backup script's transfer mode not being saved in certain workflows (#5037)
• FIXEDFix for Copy script's transfer mode not being saved in certain workflows (#5042)
• FIXEDBackups not listed under Restore Assistant or Scripts after engine restarted (#5243)
• FIXEDFix for past backups incorrectly listing zero files in certain cases (#5044)
• FIXEDFix "Locate" button for clients after an engine restart (#4859)
• FIXEDFix for scheduling error handling the last day of the month (#4994)
• FIXEDFix for on-demand options resetting under certain conditions (#4521)
• FIXEDConsole should highlight password field for update password (#5261)
• FIXEDFix console crash after engine removed while connecting (#5244)

Client

• IMPROVEDNative 64-bit Linux support - See details
• FIXEDSupport for Linux v7.7 clients (#5003)
• FIXEDHandle Japanese backup set names in Windows client (#4046)
• FIXEDFix for empty History tab on Windows client (#3068)
• FIXEDFix for backing up Mac client volumes with paths over 1024 characters that could cause incomplete backups (#5139)
• FIXEDAdding volumes to Privacy pane no longer crashes UI on OS X 10.6 (#5009)
• FIXEDFix Mac client crash during restore in certain conditions (#4437)

Network

• NEW"Ignore client discovery" checkbox for preserving Client's address in certain firewall and NAT environments
• FIXEDFix security issue where password sent in cleartext when engine setting password on passwordless client (#4786)
• FIXEDBetter handle multi-NIC environments for on-demand client operations (#4875)
• FIXEDBetter handle change for Engine's NIC for on-demand client operations (#4858)
• FIXEDFix hang when client machine disconnected from network during backup (#5054)
• FIXEDBetter handles network address changes (#4952)
• FIXEDOffline network shares time out quickly (#3618)
• FIXEDFix intermittent issue where client connection reverted to older IP address (#5027)

11.5.3.103 – December 22, 2014

Versions

• Mac console – 11.5.3.103
• Mac engine – 11.5.3.103
• Mac client – 11.5.2.104
• Windows client – 9.5.0.139.3
• Linux client – 9.5.0.113

Console

• FIXEDCorrected performance issue for very large environments (#5098)
• FIXEDSources: Tags field in "Summary" no longer shows duplicate tags (#5089)
• FIXEDSources: Tag name no longer remains in "Summary" after it is removed from the source (#5090)
• FIXEDPast Backups: "Save" button stays in correct location when the "Browse" window is resized (#5096)
• FIXEDBackup Assistant: Block Level Incremental Backup checkbox stays in correct location when the window resized (5093)
• FIXEDBackup/Copy Assistants: Browse and Preview no longer automatically switch the saved rule to "Manual File Selection" (#5094)
• FIXEDScripts: "Activity Thread" setting was not saved after clicking "Save" in certain scenarios (#5099)
• FIXEDScripts: Copy script warning updated to "Warning: Destination's contents will be replaced" for clarity (#5095)
• FIXEDDashboard: fix French translation (#5088)

Engine

• FIXED"Copy Media Set" now includes all snapshots including those not retrieved (#5082)
• FIXEDFix grooming issue where in complex scenarios grooming could corrupt files backed up with BLIB (#5116)
• FIXEDFix grooming and set copy issue where certain scenarios could restore corrupted versions of files backed up with BLIB (#5109)

Known issues with this release

• Engine: Customers can encounter the following message in the log during grooming: "grxSearchForPartialFiles: unable to find all dependent partial files for 'file_path'". For large files using Block Level Incremental Backup (BLIB), this indicates that older versions of the file have been groomed out by prior Retrospect releases and are no longer restorable (#5085), but the most recent full/base version and the incremental versions based on it are properly preserved. For files not using BLIB, these messages can be safely ignored, including backups from SQL and Exchange add-ons (#5100).

11.5.2.104 – October 31, 2014

Versions

• Mac console – 11.5.2.104
• Mac engine – 11.5.2.104
• Mac client – 11.5.2.104
• Windows client – 9.5.0.139.3
• Linux client – 9.5.0.113

General

• IMPROVEDFull support for OS X Yosemite 10.10

Instant Scan

• FIXEDMac version correctly no longer runs in background after upgrade when disabled (#4978)
• FIXEDHandles Core Storage Logical Volume disk changes on OS X Yosemite (#5002)
• FIXEDFix file change scanning when Instant Scan out of date (#4989)

Engine

• FIXEDFix issue where client volumes showed up as local volumes under certain workflows (#4995)
• FIXEDFix crash on OS X Yosemite for SATA drives connected using certain PCIe cards (#5010)

11.5.1.104 – September 23, 2014

Versions

• Mac console – 11.5.1.104
• Mac engine – 11.5.1.104
• Mac client – 11.5.0.137
• Windows client – 9.5.0.139.3
• Linux client – 9.5.0.113

Engine

• IMPROVEDSupport for GateKeeper on OS X Yosemite 10.10 and OS X Mavericks 10.9.5
• FIXEDFix "Error -517" during restores to Windows client (4915)
• FIXEDFix backup for Mac folder ACLs under certain scenarios (#4922)
• FIXEDFix folder ACLs on Windows EFI client restore with system state (#4927); doesn't affect back up
• FIXEDFix "osErr 305, error -1001" when restoring to Windows Client with short file name disabled (#4072)
• FIXEDFix Windows Client update "error -1" failures under certain conditions on x86 systems (#4929)
• FIXEDWindows 8.1 EFI Client's Metro tiles now correctly show up after system state restore (#4724)
• FIXEDFix wrapper1.cpp-5678 assertion failure during local (non-Client) system state restore (#4941)
• FIXEDFix error -517 when restoring to Windows Client's favorite folder (#4915)

11.5.0.139 – September 9, 2014

Versions

• Mac console – 11.5.0.139
• Mac engine – 11.5.0.139
• Mac client – 11.5.0.137
• Windows client – 9.5.0.139
• Linux client – 9.5.0.113

Engine

• FIXEDFix engine assertion error soccon.cpp-491 when accessing clients (#4033)
• FIXEDReport errors but continue to groom to free disk space instead of aborting on data errors (#4892)
• FIXEDFix slow restore that occurs in some cases when using Retrospect 11 (#4775)
• FIXEDUpdate progress when reading and skipping unmodified file blocks during Block Level Incremental Backup (BLIB) (#4209)
• FIXEDExclude compressed files (pptx, xlsx, docx, zip) from BLIB (#4515)
• FIXEDExclude known compressed file types from built-in compression algorithm (#4734)
• FIXEDFix error -523 for BLIB which is unsupported but enabled for Mac client 6.3 (#4586)
• FIXEDClosing network connection hang in certain conditions (#4730)

Console

• IMPROVEDSignificant performance improvements when connected to remote engines
• NEWExport backup list to CSV file from Past Backups when browsing backup
• IMPROVEDReduced download by 200MB with single Windows client installer for all languages
• FIXEDCrashes when engine quits (#4491)
• FIXEDDashboard displays backups based on Activities and Past Backups (#4426)
• FIXEDPast Backups performance improvements for large installations (#4662)
• FIXEDPast Backups: "Remove" dialog no longer hangs when removing many backups (#2954)
• FIXEDPast Backups: all toolbar searches correctly saved (#4684)
• FIXEDMedia Sets: Groom/Recycle buttons available immediately after unlocking set (#2902)
• FIXEDMedia Sets: "Free Space" displays as 0 when first member marked 'Lost' (#2106)
• FIXEDSave DNS name instead of IP for servers (#4665)
• FIXEDError handling when server quits (#4681)
• FIXEDUpdate client errors to match knowledgebase (#4768)
• FIXEDShow error when network unavailable during client discovery (#4770)
• FIXEDScripts: Copy Media Set script only supported "All Files" rule (#3021)
• FIXEDScripts: remove legacy Countdown settings from Proactive Backup options (#4529)
• FIXEDScripts: remove legacy Disconnect message from Proactive/Backup Options (#4710)
• FIXEDScripts: fixed schedule days in all languages (#4685)
• FIXEDSources: error during "Refresh" displays alert (#4767)
• FIXEDActivities: scripts incorrectly display as "Utility" temporarily (#4640)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": search displays progress (#4756)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": search displays files/size for found sets (#4750)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": Browse Backup lists set name for clarity (#4748)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": "Cancel" stops search (#4757)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for files": easily allow "All" or "None" selection in search (#3846)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": highlight only first found set (#4747)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": second search no longer lists previously found sets (#4749)
• FIXEDRestore Assistant "Search for Files": including locked set in search prompts for unlock (#4755)
• FIXEDLogs sometimes display incorrect information (#4500)
• FIXEDQuick Look app now localized to all supported languages (#4524)

Email

• FIXEDEngine hangs in some cases at end of backup when sending email notification (#4619)
• FIXED"Email notification failed: error -530 (backup client not found)" is "Email notification failed: error -593 (invalid server address)" (#4386)
• FIXEDShow "SMTP server requires authentication" instead of incorrect "invalid email address" (#3717)
• FIXEDSupport recent Gmail SMTP changes (#4819)
• FIXEDSupport sending emails containing non-ASCII characters as secured email (#4812)

Client

• NEWAdded support for "-ipsave"
• IMPROVEDLinux: "Building snapshot..." significantly faster
• IMPROVEDLinux: added support for recent distros - See details
• FIXEDFix mac client crashing when restoring meta data (#4723)

11.0.1.110 – March 27, 2014

Engine

• FIXEDMove more block level incremental backup logging into debug logging (#4494)
• FIXEDRestore issue for file with block level incremental backup enabled on two members with first marked missing (#4552)
• FIXEDRestore issue from a backup with no file changes transferred set with block level incremental backup enabled (#4357)
• FIXEDCopy backup script failure with recycle enabled for source and destination (#4557)
• FIXEDRestore of the 32nd block level incremental backup of a file fails if it is unchanged since the prior (31st) backup (#4499)
• FIXEDRestore issue with block level incremental backup set after rebuild (#4558)
• FIXEDMemory leak during grooming (#4527)
• FIXEDCompare issue with thorough verify during block level incremental backup of local NTFS files with OBJECT_ID stream (#4497)
• FIXEDCosmetic issue in log where it shows negative files for block level incremental backup under certain circumstances (#4508)
• FIXEDRestore issue with ACLs on root volume (#4589)

Console

• FIXEDMore intermittent cases of Past Backups not refreshing (#4592)
• FIXEDPast Backups view still showed removed backups (#4476)
• FIXEDPast Backups view did not show retrieved backups (#4512)
• FIXEDDashboard information was not accurate on OS X 10.9 on Japanese under certain circumstances (#4368)
• FIXEDDashboard "Sources" translation corrected in French (#4567)
• FIXEDDashboard no longer flashes OK button after engine upgrade (#4431)

11.0.0.194 – March 4, 2014

Engine

• NEWBlock level incremental backup - See details
• FIXEDFix engine assertion errors (netcotop.cpp-427, soccon.cpp-491) during network backup (#4018)
• FIXEDFix engine assertion error when connected with Retrospect Touch for iOS (#2703)
• FIXEDCopy script to Mac volume didn't reliably set destination folder's creation and modification dates (#4240)

Email

• NEWEnhanced email reporting with logs included for easy filtering
• NEWOption to send e-mail on server startup or shutdown
• IMPROVEDConsolidate emails into one email per backup source for Proactive script and one email per script for other script types
• IMPROVEDSend email notification for each repeated script execution, while still limiting emails for certain warnings to once a day
• FIXEDDisabling the "Send e-mail for failure and media requests" option now automatically disable other e-mail options (#4237)

Console

• NEWHigh-level dashboard
• FIXEDFix several intermittent cases of Past Backups not refreshing (#3719)
• IMPROVEDAllow manually changing order of backup sources in scripts
• FIXEDCorrectly display server-specific changes (e.g. in Scripts) when connected to multiple servers (#3943)
• FIXEDFix Copy Backup script's drop down from reverting to "Copy most recent backups for each source" when reopening console (#4115)
• IMPROVEDAdd new Path column for Backup script under Sources, in case there are different Favorites with the same name (#3843)
• FIXEDAllow sorting of media sets that are in Busy state (#1176)
• FIXEDDisable Run button when script is modified but not saved (#4173)
• FIXEDClarify error messages for incorrect licenses (#2860)
• FIXEDDisable Add/Edit Member buttons for locked sets (#3169)
• FIXEDLocal favorite folders now include volume name (#3640)
• FIXEDDays of the week corrected in German, French, Italian in Scripts > Schedule (#3990)
• IMPROVEDInstaller for server and client list version
• IMPROVEDConsole displays "Upgrade local server" when older local server present
• IMPROVEDConsole auto-selects first syncing server
• IMPROVEDASM licenses accepted in License Manager

Known issues with this release

• Engine: under some circumstances log shows negative file count for block level incremental backup, even though files are correctly backed up and are restorable (#4508).
• Engine: restoring the 32nd block level incremental backup of a large file fails if it is unchanged since the prior (31st) backup (#4499). Workaround: restore from the 31st backup.
• Engine: if a backup contains no new/modified files and the backup is transferred, restoring that backup from the transfer destination backup set fails (#4357). Workaround: restore from the source backup set or from prior backup.
• Console: Past Backups view show removed backups (#4476). Workaround: restart console.
• Console: Past Backups view does not show retrieved backups (#4512). Workaround: restart console.
• Console: Dashboard doesn't show all recent backups unless media sets have grooming enabled. Workaround: retrieve relevant backups or enable media set grooming.
• Console: Dashboard information not accurate on OS X 10.9 on Japanese under certain circumstances (#4368). Workaround: switch to 24-hour time.
• Console: Dashboard intermittently shows OK button (#4431). Workaround: restart console.

10.5.0.145 – September 19, 2013

General

• IMPROVEDOS X Mavericks ready — OS X Mavericks 10.9 is fully supported in this version (pending final release).

Engine

• IMPROVEDPerformance boost — This version includes significant performance increases, up to 100% depending on your usage.
• FIXEDFix db.cpp-170 assertion failure after upgrading Retrospect (#3945)
• FIXEDFix soccon.cpp-491 assertion failure when accessing clients (#4033)

Email

• FIXEDFix date and time in email header (#3961)
• FIXEDCorrectly report error if timeout occurs while sending test email (#3875)
• FIXEDCorrect daylight saving time interaction with time zone (#3345)
• FIXEDAvoid error -511 in log if email is sent sucessfully using different methods (#3926)
• FIXEDFix line breaks in email sent via Apple mail servers (#3349)
• FIXEDUse consistent subject for email notifications (#3970)

Console

• FIXEDTags for client volumes and favorites now correctly selected after re-opening Console (#2347)
• FIXEDPast Backups not always immediately updated after backup (#3719)
• IMPROVEDExecution duration and performance now track day change
• IMPROVEDEnsure Console fits on MacBook Air screen with dock showing

10.2.0.201 – July 10, 2013

Email

• IMPROVEDImprove compatibility with email servers when sending notification email
• IMPROVEDImprove support for email notifications with multiple recipients separated by space, comma and semicolon
• FIXEDReduce similar email notifications during 24-hour period (#2122)

Console

• FIXEDFix manual file selection for Backup and Copy assistants (#3692)
• FIXEDFix frequent "spinning pinwheel" and unresponsiveness during backup (#3798)
• IMPROVEDAdd icons in operation log to make it easier to read for troubleshooting
• IMPROVEDIndicate which portion of operation log is displayed
• FIXEDFix formatting of operation log to make it easier to read for troubleshooting (#3790)
• IMPROVEDShow engine version when prompting for license code
• FIXEDFix "Export server installer" for Mac OS X 10.6 (#3845)

Grooming

• FIXEDGrooming crash left catalog in corrupted state - error 2241 (#3397)

Engine

• FIXEDCopy script now delete source folders if the "Move files" option is selected (#117)
• IMPROVEDBuilding snapshot of Mac clients connected over WiFi sped up from hours to minutes
• FIXEDFix compatibility with Retrospect Client 9.x running on Mac OS X 10.5 (#3699)
• FIXEDFixed issue with multiple network shares (#3726)
• IMPROVEDImprove compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8 when mounting AFP network share
• IMPROVEDUpon assertion failure, flush log entries of on-going activities to operation log
• FIXEDFix crash when restoring files with corrupted extended attribute length (#3770)
• NEWSupport Oracle StorageTek SL 150 Modular Tape Library

Instant Scan

• FIXEDFix a case where Instant Scan may crash when Mac OS is starting up, but backup still works correctly (#3638)

10.1.0.221 – March 19, 2013

• IMPROVEDRefreshed user interface — Retrospect for Mac has been updated with better status information and clearer workflows for syncing server information, adding and updating servers, and managing multiple servers.
• NEWRetina display support — The Retrospect for Mac console and client take advantage of Apple's Retina displays.
• NEWUpdated documentation — The Retrospect User’s Guide and help systems have been updated for this release. Documentation is now available online to ensure that they remain up-to-date.
• FIXEDAdding and removing servers no longer causes all of the servers to expand (#1177)
• IMPROVEDMedia set with the "Remember password for scripted access" option now requires password for non-scripted access
• IMPROVEDProgress spinner is now shown during remote server update
• FIXEDPassword-protected server can now be correctly unlocked without relaunching Retrospect Console (#2636)
• NEWSave and Revert buttons now available after changing media set options
• FIXEDScripts: scheduled start time is now the next active day if the start time is set in the past (#3023)
• FIXEDRenamed rule is now shown correctly without relaunching Retrospect Console (#3062)
• FIXEDThe Uninstaller no longer removes *.utx files (operations log, assert log, etc) (#3125)
• FIXEDImprove Instant Scan efficiency for detecting file system changes on Mac OS 10.6.8 (#3131)
• FIXEDInstant Scan now detects if user pulls the plug on external drive without using Finder to eject (#3156)
• FIXEDStopping and starting the engine no longer causes network shares to remount (#3159)
• FIXEDClient prefpane can include/exclude for backup all folders with names starting or ending with the option-8 character (#3172)
• IMPROVEDInstant Scan can be disabled using Retrospect or Client prefpane
• FIXEDFixed a minor Instant Scan memory leak when processing file system changes (#3182)
• FIXEDFixed Mac Instant Scan assertion failure due to NTFS volumes in Boot Camp or on external drive (#3183)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that prevented certain public/private keys from being loaded (#3192)
• IMPROVEDReduced the Instant Scan process' CPU usage
• FIXEDThe "StartRetroISA" setting in retro_isa.ini is now persistent (#3226)
• FIXEDThe retro_isa.ini file no longer has read only admin privileges (#3229)
• FIXEDIn Console running activity now stays selected when it completes (#3240)
• FIXEDNo longer reports misleading -1101 errors during backup (#3241)
• FIXEDFix the issue of two identical servers appearing in the left sidebar (#3242)
• IMPROVEDImprove Console workflow for first launch with relevant action buttons
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused TString crash on Mac OS 10.6.8 with Instant Scan (#3248)
• IMPROVEDSelected activity's log now automatically refreshes
• IMPROVEDPreferences: "Create keypair" now shows progress indicator
• IMPROVEDWhile loading various server items, Console now lets users interact with the ready ones
• IMPROVEDChanged disk grooming's maximum number of backups to keep to 250
• IMPROVEDConsole now automatically shows upgrade dialog once for each new engine release
• IMPROVEDShow "Update password..." button to unlock password-protected server
• IMPROVEDShow relevant action buttons for unlicensed server
• FIXEDAutomatically ignore Instant Scan data if it is stale (#3302)
• IMPROVEDShow warning icon for Server and Console version mismatch
• FIXEDMedia Sets: changing capacity of existing member now reflected promptly (#3312)
• NEWClient UI now displays ethernet icon when communicating with server
• NEWAuto-update dialog now supports "Learn More" for paid upgrades
• IMPROVEDConsole now shows "Unsupported" for unsupported server version
• NEWCo-exist with Console version 8.2
• NEWSupport Retina (HiDPI) displays
• IMPROVEDConsole has added limited support for Server version 8.2 and show "Unsupported" where applicable
• NEWRetrospect System Preferences now supports Retina (HiDPI) displays
• IMPROVEDReduced Instant Scan processor usage when creating initial scans for multiple volumes
• NEWClient prefpane now supports Retina (HiDPI) displays
• IMPROVED"Retrospect Files" rule now includes .RDB files
• FIXEDSources: Fixed tags for reports and search bar (#3385)
• IMPROVEDSources: Now include "Tags" in Summary view

10.0.1.105 – December 11, 2012

• FIXEDFixed an issue with AES encryption keys that caused !Bad Media Set Header errors during restore and Catalog rebuild (#3261)
• FIXEDFixed an issue that caused an assert (grx.cpp-1076) during grooming or Catalog rebuild (#3275)
• FIXEDPublic/private keypairs generated with previous versions of Retrospect can now be loaded (#3281)

10.0.0.174 – November 6, 2012

• NEWInstant Scan Technology — Retrospect now pre-scans NTFS and HFS+ volumes connected to the backup server and Retrospect clients, speeding overall backup and restore operations by removing the lengthy volume scan from backup process. This feature employs the USN change journal (for NTFS volumes) and FSEvents (for HFS+ volumes) to predetermine which files have changed since the last backup to a particular Media Set.
• NEWAll-new Retrospect Client for Windows — Support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 — On-demand backup and restore — Interactive taskbar icon with notification of backup operations — Network link encryption now employs the strong AES-256 standard — Support for S.M.A.R.T. hard drive error reporting — Updated user interface
• NEWSupport for Mac OS 10.8 “Mountain Lion” — Both the Retrospect console application and the Retrospect Client software support Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Server.
• IMPROVEDAdded a progress bar during matching when browsing backup contents
• IMPROVEDDocked the dialog: Please Enter the media set password
• FIXEDFixed a bug where an error that occurred during creating a Media Set could cause activities to become stuck (#1143)
• FIXEDFixed a bug where script schedules set to start prior to the current time weren't saved properly (#1199)
• FIXEDUtility-type scripts now list properly in Activities instead of showing as "-" (#1248)
• FIXEDFixed an issue where "@" in file name would cause beachball during browse backup (#1260)
• IMPROVEDBack Up Now / Restore...: script now includes Client's name
• FIXEDFailed erase of a tape no longer shows up as completing successfully in UI and operations log (#1603)
• FIXEDIf the Past Backups window is empty, the Retrieve button is no longer grayed out when there are past backups to add (#1660)
• FIXEDUnsupported multi-byte Media Set passwords now correctly report "Wrong password" during creation (#1779)
• FIXEDConnecting an older console/engine to a newer engine prompts to downgrade (#1822)
• IMPROVEDThe log is now properly populated with Errors during a backup/copy after Refresh
• FIXEDIt's now possible to add multiple shares on the same NAS device to the same Media Set when using the root share folder (#2044)
• FIXEDPreferences: Email always reports 'Test email successful' (#2104)
• FIXEDRetrospect Mac clients can now properly list volumes where the name is one character (#2152)
• FIXEDReplaced "Backup Set" with "Media Set" in the log for Grooming error: -2241 (#2245)
• FIXEDBrowse windows now properly display the various symbols that Finder accepts (#2257)
• FIXEDThe Locate command now lists Catalogs saved in /Library/Application Support/Retrospect/Catalogs (#2265)
• FIXEDClients on-demand buttons are grayed out if the features disabled (#2270)
• FIXEDSources>Add no longer incorrectly populates the list with sources from multiple Retropsect servers (#2348)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused -1019 errors on random files on Windows clients (#2350)
• FIXEDFixed a bug where creating and then removing a new network interface did not remove the interface (#2382)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused repeat occurrences of Grooming error -2241 even after catalog rebuilds (#2414)
• FIXEDLog no longer shows "Manual Recycle" for a scheduled Media Set recycle operations (#2449)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused assertion failure at "scsitools_mac.cpp-105" (#2455)
• IMPROVEDOn-demand client features now default to enabled
• FIXEDFixed a bug where scanning media slots in tape libraries also scanned import/export slots (#2554)
• FIXEDFixed issue where "ignored" devices disappeared from UI after engine restart, making it impossible to re-enable the device (#2555)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused Copy Media Set scripts to crash the engine with certain sources (#2569)
• FIXEDFixed a UI issue where Retrospect did not show the correct value entered for number of backups to keep (#2832)
• IMPROVEDMade a change to support Mountain Lion's new sleep routines
• FIXEDRemoved the unnecessary password field in Test Address window (#2938)
• FIXEDCopy scripts' "Copy System State" option now sticks properly (#2982)
• FIXEDFixed Restore Windows security information setting not saving (#3007)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that caused an assert while grooming: grx.cpp-1076 or grx.cpp-1078 (#3032)
• FIXEDFixed a bug that could cause network Client updates to fail (#3078)

Known issues with this release

• Files marked as private with the Retrospect Client are invisible to a Retrospect engine running on the same computer. This issue only occurs when the Retrospect engine and client software are both installed on the same Mac.
• System Preference panes are not uninstalled from disks encrypted with FileVault whole disk encryption. To remove the Retrospect and Retrospect Client System Preference panes from disks encrypted with FileVault’s whole disk encryption feature activated, right-click (or Control-click) on them in System Preferences and select the Remove option.
• Media Sets with DES encryption created on PowerPC-based Macs running Retrospect 8 cannot be read by Intel-based Macs and vice versa. We recommend that users requiring data encryption switch to the more advanced AES standard.
• Disk Media Set members cannot be edited on Mac OS X 10.5 64-bit Macs. We recommend running Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” or later on 64-bit-capable Intel Macs.
• Tape library magazine slot assignment changes do not update until the Retrospect console is quit and restarted.