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Title: Version N.M Installable<br>
Release Notes for the installable version of the {{EnterpriseBrand}}.
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'''''See also:'''''
'''''See also:'''''
* [[Version 10.1 Installable]] (previous release)
* [[All Release Notes]]
* [[All Release Notes]]
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==About the Installable Version==
==About the Installable Version==
The installable version of the platform lets you create and manage a private cloud behind your corporate firewall. It can also be used to set up a public cloud that serves multiple clients--generally with a shared application and global data. This page highlights changes to the installation process, along with features of the new release.
The installable version of the platform lets you create and manage a private cloud behind your corporate firewall. It can also be used to set up a public cloud that serves multiple clients--generally with a shared application and global data. This page highlights changes to the installation process, along with features of the new release.


===Platform Functionality===
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====New Platform Features====
:Many new features have been added to the platform. For a complete list, see the platform [[Release Notes]].


===New Platform Functionality===
This feature will be available in the next cloud release:
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===="Leaving this Page" Warning====
===="Leaving this Page" Warning====
:A warning now appears when leaving a page without saving your changes, in circumstances that will cause them to be lost. (The warning does not appear if the data will still be there when you return.)
:This feature is not yet available in the cloud, but is included in this installable release.
:A warning appears when leaving a page without saving your changes, in circumstances that will cause your changes to be lost.<br>(The warning does not appear if the data will still be there when you return.)
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==Installable Version Functionality ==
===Installable Version Functionality ===
These new and changed features are of interest those who maintain an instance of the platform's installable version:
These new and changed features are of interest to those who maintain an instance of the platform's installable version:
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==== Package Version Detection ====
==== Platform-Version Detected During Package Installation ====
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: If you attempt to install a package that was created in the cloud, you get an error or warning message if the cloud platform version is more recent than the version of the on-premise platform into which the package is being installed.
:''Learn more: [[Feature]]
: For example, if your on-premise platform is version 10.2.0.0000, then:
: {{TBD|Verify}}
::* A package created in the cloud cannot be installed if the cloud platform is 10.3 or later. (A "major release" of that kind invariably has changes in the database schema that would cause the application to fail.)
::* A package created in the cloud produces a warning if the cloud platform is 10.2.0.0001 or later. (A "minor release" is not expected to have significant changes in the database schema. On the other hand, it cannot be guaranteed to work. A warning is generated to let you know that the package should be thoroughly tested in a sandbox, before proceeding with a production installation.)
 
==== Security Upgrade ====
: Files that contain null characters can no longer be uploaded to the platform.
: (The operating system sees a null character as end-of-file, which allows a malicious script to be embedded after the null.)
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===Learn More===
==Installing and Upgrading==
For a list of new platform features included in this release, see the [[Version 10.2 Platform]] Release Notes
 
''See also:'' [[All Release Notes]]
 
==Installation Notes==


===Installation Notes===
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==== Ensure that Software Requirements are Met====
==== Ensure that Software Requirements are Met====
:For either a [[Installing and Upgrading the Application Server#First-Time Installation|First-Time Installation]] or [[Installing and Upgrading the Application Server#Upgrades|platform upgrade]], ensure that dependent utilities are at the minimum levels specified in the [[Software Requirements]].
:Before starting either a [[Installing and Upgrading the Application Server#First-Time Installation|First-Time Installation]] or a [[Installing and Upgrading the Application Server#Upgrades|platform upgrade]], ensure that dependent utilities are at the minimum levels specified in the [[Software Requirements]].
 
==== JAVA 7.0 IS REQUIRED====
:In particular, note that the Java 7.0 JDK is required for installation, as mentioned in the [[Software Requirements]]. In addition to its other advantages, Java 7.0 guards against files that contain null bytes, so it is a critical part of the security upgrade mentioned previously.


==== IMPORTANT: REPUBLISH ALL PACKAGES ====
==== IMPORTANT: REPUBLISH ALL PACKAGES ====
: After installing, republish all packages that were made available in the prior version.
: After installing, republish all packages that were made available in the prior version.  
: (Settings for the Report tab and Form Sidebars were added in the 2 Jun upgrade, which would cause a package published in a previous version to fail.)
:(Settings for the Report tab and for Form Sidebars were added in the [[Release Notes#2 June 2014|2 Jun 2014]] upgrade. Those settings would not exist in a package published from a previous version of the platform.)
: {{TBD|Verify}}
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===Upgrading an Existing Installation===
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These upgrades are highly recommended. Although they are not required, they improve performance and have been heavily tested, so they are certified for use with the platform:
# ...
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:* [[Platform Installation Guide]] (production installation)
:* [[Platform Installation Guide]] (production installation)
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Latest revision as of 06:54, 21 February 2017

Release Notes for the installable version of the AgileApps Cloud platform.

See also:

About the Installable Version

The installable version of the platform lets you create and manage a private cloud behind your corporate firewall. It can also be used to set up a public cloud that serves multiple clients--generally with a shared application and global data. This page highlights changes to the installation process, along with features of the new release.

Platform Functionality

New Platform Features

Many new features have been added to the platform. For a complete list, see the platform Release Notes.

"Leaving this Page" Warning

This feature is not yet available in the cloud, but is included in this installable release.
A warning appears when leaving a page without saving your changes, in circumstances that will cause your changes to be lost.
(The warning does not appear if the data will still be there when you return.)

Installable Version Functionality

These new and changed features are of interest to those who maintain an instance of the platform's installable version:

Platform-Version Detected During Package Installation

If you attempt to install a package that was created in the cloud, you get an error or warning message if the cloud platform version is more recent than the version of the on-premise platform into which the package is being installed.
For example, if your on-premise platform is version 10.2.0.0000, then:
  • A package created in the cloud cannot be installed if the cloud platform is 10.3 or later. (A "major release" of that kind invariably has changes in the database schema that would cause the application to fail.)
  • A package created in the cloud produces a warning if the cloud platform is 10.2.0.0001 or later. (A "minor release" is not expected to have significant changes in the database schema. On the other hand, it cannot be guaranteed to work. A warning is generated to let you know that the package should be thoroughly tested in a sandbox, before proceeding with a production installation.)

Security Upgrade

Files that contain null characters can no longer be uploaded to the platform.
(The operating system sees a null character as end-of-file, which allows a malicious script to be embedded after the null.)

Installing and Upgrading

Installation Notes

Ensure that Software Requirements are Met

Before starting either a First-Time Installation or a platform upgrade, ensure that dependent utilities are at the minimum levels specified in the Software Requirements.

JAVA 7.0 IS REQUIRED

In particular, note that the Java 7.0 JDK is required for installation, as mentioned in the Software Requirements. In addition to its other advantages, Java 7.0 guards against files that contain null bytes, so it is a critical part of the security upgrade mentioned previously.

IMPORTANT: REPUBLISH ALL PACKAGES

After installing, republish all packages that were made available in the prior version.
(Settings for the Report tab and for Form Sidebars were added in the 2 Jun 2014 upgrade. Those settings would not exist in a package published from a previous version of the platform.)

Learn More