What's New in Retrospect – Retrospect Backup 19 + Retrospect Virtual 2022 + Retrospect Cloud Storage

Release Notes

Every Retrospect release includes numerous bug fixes, as we continue to improve the product's stability, performance, and features. Listed below are a number of resolved issues that our customers have encountered. As always, don't hesitate to contact our support team to report an issue or to check on the status of a known issue. For more information about new features, see What's New.

Mac 19.2.0.122 – 18 October, 2023

Versions

  • Mac console – 19.2.0.122
  • Mac engine – 19.2.0.122
  • Mac client – 19.2.0.122
  • Windows client – 19.2.0.122
  • Linux client – 19.1.1.102
  • Script Hooks – 20230816

Engine

  • NewSupport for macOS Sonoma (14.0) - Certified September 26, 2023
  • NewMedia sets no longer created as Storage Groups by default
  • FixedObject locking retention date is now set during backup set transfer (#10318)
  • FixedBackups to Dropbox no longer fail when the connection times out (#10387 / Verify/Restore error) - See details
  • FixedStorage Group new member data is now always saved to all sub-sets (#10319)
  • FixedNo longer report Unknown Mac error when trying to open offline cloud files (#10349)
  • FixedUnwanted Public/Private keys no longer created on startup (#10351)
  • FixedStop reporting erroneous files no longer present message during backup (#10374)
  • FixedFixed assert when internal local volume list maxes out (#9895)
  • FixedFixed bad line endings in some Script Hooks example files (#10341)

Console

  • NewCan now Forget licenses in License preference pane
  • ImprovedClient update now defaults to correct .rcu file directory(#10345)
  • FixedNow reporting all licenses are already in use when adding client with a public key (#10348)

Client

  • NewMac Client: Support for macOS Sonoma (14.0) - Certified September 26, 2023
  • ImprovedWindows Client: System tray app now works with high DPI resolutions (#10358)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue where clients would go to sleep early in a backup (#6162)
  • FixedWindows Client: Fixed password issue when adding clients that had been re-installed (#10356)
  • FixedWindows Client: Fixed issue where public key file was ignored if client already used a password (#10383)

Mac 19.1.1.110 – 11 July, 2023

Versions

  • Mac console – 19.1.1.110
  • Mac engine – 19.1.1.110
  • Mac client – 19.1.1.110
  • Windows client – 19.1.1.110
  • Linux client – 19.1.1.102
  • Script Hooks – 20230816

Engine

  • ImprovedCan now back up OneDrive files in Windows 11 (#10316)
  • FixedAfter upgrade, first backup of client source no longer backs up unchanged files (#10300)
  • FixedEditing Cloud storage group member no longer results in backups going to root of bucket (#10296)
  • FixedRemembered catalog files now display correct size (#10266)
  • FixedBackups to Backblaze S3 media sets no longer report misleading HTTP errors (#10304)
  • FixedFixed issue with log messages relating to macOS 14 Sonoma (#10329)
  • FixedScript Hooks: Fixed line endings on macOS shell scripts (#10341)

Client

  • ImprovedLinux Client: Now supports Rocky Linux and other new distributions - See details
  • FixedLinux Client: Client installer can now open firewall on all distributions (#10340)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue with log messages relating to macOS 14 Sonoma (#10329)
  • FixedWindows Client: Can now back up OneDrive files in Windows 11 (#10316)

Mac 19.1.0.219 – 22 December, 2022

Versions

  • Mac console – 19.1.0.219
  • Mac engine – 19.1.0.219
  • Mac client – 19.1.0.219
  • Windows client – 19.1.0.320
  • Linux client – 19.1.0.102

Engine

  • NewSupport for Retrospect Cloud Storage
  • NewBackup Comparison for Anomaly Detection
  • NewOS Compliance Monitoring through Retrospect Management Console
  • NewRansomware Protection: Flexible Immutable Retention Periods
  • NewCloud Backup: Microsoft Azure for Government
  • NewMulti-Factor Authentication Option
  • NewConfiguration File Encryption Option
  • NewStorage Groups: Subset Rebuild
  • NewRecycle Script Option
  • NewSuppport for LTO-9 Tapes
  • ImprovedImproved Performance for Cloud Backup using Multi-Part Upload
  • Improved4+ GB File Support for Cloud Replication
  • ImprovedBack up the same local drive with multiple scripts simultaneously
  • ImprovedDuplicate/Copy the same local drive with multiple scripts simultaenously
  • ImprovedAnomaly Detection enabled by default
  • ImprovedStorage Groups: Groom scripts run simultaneously for all subsets
  • ImprovedIncrease maximum execution units from 16 to 64
  • ImprovedSupport: Export log/operation files with configuration files
  • FixedSources: Fixed issue where Retrospect did display NTFS drives on macOS Monterey (#10019)
  • FixedSources: Fixed icon issue in German (#9419)
  • FixedSources: Fixed issue with clock offsets (#10047)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where new member is incorrectly added during media request (#10138)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with backed up to members marked as lost (#10233)
  • FixedSources: Fixed issue with external ExFAT USB volumes in macOS Ventura (#10236)
  • FixedRestore: Fixed multiple errors restoring Finder info to DOS volumes on macOS Ventura (#10239)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where new member is incorrectly added during media request (#10138)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with backed up to members marked as lost (#10233)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed support for Backblaze's Default Retention Policy (#9821)
  • FixedSubscriptions: Fixed issue where expiration date not displayed in all cases (#8805)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed performance issue on cloud backup sets (#9214)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where the last successful backup date not stored after recycle (#9245)
  • FixedReporting: add "Immutable Until" for all backup reports (#9281)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where policy paused while script being edited (#9860)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where policy stops using all available execution units (#10244)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed remaining issues with DST and "error -2249 (could not find session)" (#10246)
  • FixedLogging: Better reporting for using cloud storage with default retention date and immutable backups (#9943)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with restore when selecting catalog for storage group rather than subset (#9961)
  • FixedCloud Data Protection: Fixed issue where files in subvolume had unexpected modification date (#9963)
  • FixedCloud Data Protection: Fixed UI issues with dates (#10004)
  • FixedGrooming: Fixed issue with grooming out files based on a selector (#10034)
  • FixedCloud Data Protection: Fixed issue duplicating a zero-byte file (#10036)
  • FixedNAS Backup: Handle incorrect dates from some NAS volumes to enable matching unchanged files (#10055)
  • FixedCloud Data Protection: Fixed issue with restoring certain files to cloud (#10129)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with adding a subset catalog without the main catalog (#10130)
  • FixedScheduling: Fixed issue with day-of-the-week scheduling at 9:00am in certain time zones (#10134)
  • FixedSQL Backup: Fixed issue where database clients become unlicensed when busy (#10172)
  • FixedAnomaly Detection: Fixued issue where lost members can invoke error (#10234)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue with backing up data to sets with lost members (#10235)
  • FixedScripts: Fixed issue with "Check Script" when source is a folder (#10245)
  • FixedRestore Preflight: Fixed issue with export missing some .rdb file names (#10257)
  • FixedImmutable Backups: Fixed issue with transfers from immutable set to local disk set (#10271)
  • FixedTransfer Backups: Fixed issue with DST and with recycling source set despite an execution error (#10273)
  • FixedEmail Notifications: Fixed issue with Microsoft Office 365 for "Failed to read beginning of SSL/TLS record" (#10267)

Client

  • ImprovedMac Client: New "Export Support Logs to Desktop" button in "System Preferences" > "Advanced"
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue with log messages relating to macOS Ventura (#10237)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue where client treated Time Machine snapshots as regular volumes (#10277)
  • FixedLinux Client: Resolved issue running client alongside Docker (#7547)
  • AlertWindows Client: EOL notice for 32-bit client version - See details

Mac 18.5.3.142 – 22 May, 2022

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.5.3.141
  • Mac engine – 18.5.3.141
  • Mac client – 18.5.3.141
  • Windows client – 18.5.3.142
  • Linux client – 18.5.3.102

Engine

  • NewSupport for macOS Ventura (13.0) - Certified October 24, 2022
  • FixedAlibaba Cloud: Fixed issue where using immutable backups with per-object retention generated an error (#9986)
  • FixedAlibaba Cloud: Added support for creating bucket with retention policy (#9987)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where ProactiveAI did not alternate between different destinations in Storage Groups (#9995)
  • FixedAzure: Fixed issue where rebuild cloud set on Azure shows Immutable Retention date off by time difference from UTC (#9996)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where ProactiveAI activities showing wrong destination name for Storage Group in Windows UI (#10005)
  • FixedTape Rebuild: Fixed "Can't create session, error -2249 (could not find session)" error during catalog rebuild (#10030) - See details

Client

  • NewMac Client: Support for macOS Ventura (13.0) - Certified October 24, 2022
  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed "./retroclient -setpass newpass" command (#9983)
  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed issue where new installations did not prompt for password creation (#10022)
  • AlertWindows Client: EOL notice for 32-bit client version - See details

Mac 18.5.2.120 – 22 March, 2022

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.5.2.120
  • Mac engine – 18.5.2.120
  • Mac client – 18.5.2.120
  • Windows client – 18.5.2.136
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • ImprovedAnomaly Detection: Added detailed logging for anomales
  • ImprovedAnomaly Detection: Suppress alerts for rolling synthetic full backups
  • FixedImmutable Backups: Clarified immutable retention expiration log message (#9980)
  • FixedDaylight Saving Time: Fixed "Trouble matching, error -2249 (could not find session)" error during snapshot transfer (#9981) - See details
  • FixedClient Backup: Fixed engine issue where client errors during building snapshot phase stops the entire script (#9968)
  • FixedManagement Console: Fixed issue where duplicate scripts had destination mode incorrectly updated (#9964)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where Retrospect did not show internal drives when paths matched a share (#9940)
  • FixedScript Hooks: Fixed issue where intervention file was not deleted (#9873)
  • FixedTransfer Backup Sets: Fixed issue where "Can't access Backup Set, error -703 (need a user-entered password, but can't ask)" error was shown (#9766)
  • FixedSources: Fixed issue where favorite folders on Mac clients did not show up until engine restart (#9681)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where engine crashed in rare instances when Linux client connection unexpectedly died (#9969)

Mac 18.5.1.101 – 15 February, 2022

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.5.1.101
  • Mac engine – 18.5.1.101
  • Mac client – 18.5.1.101
  • Windows client – 18.5.1.101
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewAnomaly Detection - See details
  • NewSupport for LTO-9
  • NewImmutable Backups: Support for Microsoft Azure Version-Level Locking
  • NewImmutable Backups: Bucket Creation Support for Object Lock
  • FixedProactiveAI: Clarified error message where ProactiveAI is paused if script is opened for edit (#9860)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where user needs to re-enter encryption password when running Copy Backup script (#9766)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue where Retrospect did not timeout after remote client disappeared (#9868)
  • FixedGrooming: Fixed error -2264 when grooming backups of email account (#9870)
  • FixedRestore: Fixed crash using Search for files with backup of the system volume (#9876)

Client

  • NewLinux Client: Support for intervention file in Script Hooks - See details

Mac 18.2.2.242 – 21 December, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.2.2.242
  • Mac engine – 18.2.2.242
  • Mac client – 18.2.2.242
  • Windows client – 18.2.2.242
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • FixedRebuild: Fixed issue where certain snapshot error during rebuild would stop the rebuild (#6634)
  • FixedClients: Fixed issue where re-installed client needed to be removed and then added again (#9014)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed "elem.cpp-1107" crash when backing up macOS sources with "Match only files in same location/path" enabled (#9847)
  • FixedTransfer: Fixed "arc.cpp-5798" crash during a transfer that started with a recycle (#9851)
  • FixedTransfer: Fixed "-2241 (Catalog File invalid/damaged)" error during certain transfers (#9852)

Console

  • FixedScripts: Fixed issue where under rare conditions, scripts would not show up (#9839)

Mac 18.2.1.241 – 16 November, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.2.1.241
  • Mac engine – 18.2.1.241
  • Mac client – 18.2.1.241
  • Windows client – 18.2.1.241
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewSupport for Nexsan Unity 7.0 MinIO with Immutable Backups
  • FixedDaylight Saving Time: Fixed issue where Retrospect sent too many emails due to time change (#9831)
  • FixedDaylight Saving Time: Fixed issue where scripts started one hour early when DST ends (#9830)
  • FixedDaylight Saving Time: Fixed issue where engine crashed during media verification due to DST (#9832, #9800)
  • FixedBackup Transfer: Fixed engine crash during snapshot transfer due to bad catalog file (#9807)
  • FixedLogging: Reduced "Can't copy block level incremental backup file" logging (#9523)
  • FixedLogging: Reduced "wait time exceeded" logging (#9806)
  • FixedLogging: Fixed "Can't compress Catalog File for Backup Set" logging (#9833)
  • FixedLogging: Fixed incorrect logging of media action (#9775)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where rebuild will fail if .rdb files not in expected location (#9560)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed rebuild issue where subsets are removed from different storage group (#9808)
  • FixedBackup Report: Fixed issue where certain ProactiveAI backups were linked to the incorrect destination (#9774)
  • FixedLTFS: Fixed issue where LTFS tape volumes were not displayed (#9810)
  • FixedCloud Storage: Removed incorrect "Trouble deleting files, error -1101 (file/directory not found)" log message (#9778)
  • FixedCloud Storage: Fixed rebuild for S3-compatible sets failing for 'Host not found or network unavailable' error (#9715)
  • FixedBackup: Improved performance of matching for certain use cases (#9818)
  • FixedLicensing: Fixed crash for rare workflow (#9820)

Client

  • FixedMac Client: Fixed "Unsupported version" logging issue in macOS Monterrey (#9838)

Mac 18.2.0.168 – 29 September, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.2.0.168
  • Mac engine – 18.2.0.168
  • Mac client – 18.2.0.168
  • Windows client – 18.2.0.174
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewSupport for macOS Monterey
  • NewCloud Backup Certification for IBM ICOS
  • ImprovedImproved Ransomware Protection with Version-Aware Restore
  • ImprovedImproved Dropbox Support with Short-Lived Token Support and Better Security through PKCE - See details
  • ImprovedBandwidth Limit Options Support for Cloud Data Protection Support
  • FixedBackup Verification: Fixed issue where media verification disabled immutable retention policy (#9762)
  • FixedBackup Set: Fixed "member index is wrong" error when trying to edit member for a storage group in rare cases (#9606)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed catalog rebuild error when a backup is in Daylight Saving Time (DST) but the current time isn't, or vice versa (#9760)
  • FixedBackup Transfer: Fixed error copying a backup that is in DST when the current time isn't, or vice versa (#9656)
  • FixedBackup Transfer: Fixed crash when grooming a cloud set in rare cases (#9573)
  • FixedRansomware Protection: Fixed log errors when grooming backup set with a retention policy (#9425)
  • FixedAuto-Updates: Fixed issue where automatic upgrades are displayed for more than one version (#9512)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where disconnected external drives would generate failed activities (#9575)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed crash when source check threads hang (#9684)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed rare crash during client scan (#9663)
  • FixedNAS Backup: Fixed issue where cancelling the password prompt for a network share does not stop execution (#9586)
  • FixedAzure: Fixed rare crash when Retrospect fails to connect to Azure (#9736)
  • FixedCloud Data Protection: Fixed "Trouble deleting files, error -1021 (data overflowed expected amount)" error when duplicating to a Google Cloud bucket (#9758)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Support for Windows 11

Mac 18.1.1.120 – 24 June, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.1.1.120
  • Mac engine – 18.1.1.120
  • Mac client – 18.1.1.120
  • Windows client – 18.1.1.106
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • ImprovedRetrospect Management Console Integration with Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where failed activities would appear for disconnected data sources with -530 errors (#9486)
  • FixedGrooming: Fixed rare crash for grooming with versioned cloud buckets (#9493)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Support for Windows Server 2022

Mac 18.1.0.113 – 17 June, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.1.0.113
  • Mac engine – 18.1.0.113
  • Mac client – 18.1.0.113
  • Windows client – 18.1.0.124
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewMicrosoft Azure support
  • ImprovedScalable Data Protection - Extended Backup Set Size Limit from 1PB to 1EB
  • ImprovedCloud Data Protection: Support for subpaths
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue with on-demand backup and restore for certain clients (#9432)
  • FixedLicensing: Fixed issue where backup to an external hard drive was not possible for certain licenses (#9444)
  • FixedLicensing: Significantly improved license loading for large number of licenses (#8835)
  • FixedTape Backup: Fixed crash when adding members to a set (#9338)
  • FixedConfiguration Management: Fixed issue where rules were not importing correctly (#9473)
  • FixedConfiguration Management: Fixed issue where rules were not importing correctly (#9473)
  • FixedNAS Support: Fixed issue where duplicating to a NAS with Solo license generated incorrect error (#9433)
  • FixedConcurrent Executions: Fixed issue where the number of execution units could not be reduced (#9435)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where ProactiveAI could not back up from cloud data sources (#9437)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue when creating a backup set from the wizard (#9438)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed rare crash (ex_trigcon.cpp-1696) for concurrenct polling with ProactiveAI (#9450)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where error showed "Unable to create bucket" instead of "Access denied" (#9451)
  • FixedImmutable Backup: Fixed issue where catalog rebuild did not preserve the immutable retention policy (#9452)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed rare crash (tstring.cpp-2385) when backup set is unavailable (#9457)
  • FixedRestore: Fixed issue where Find Files restore for multiple files results in only 1 file (#9458)
  • FixedConcurrent Executions: Fixed issue where execution units were reset to 2 for certain licenses (#9459)

Console

  • ImprovedCloud Data Protection: Clarified support for Backblaze B2 in dropdown
  • ImprovedCloud Backup: Clarified support for clouds and added icons in dropdown

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Support for Windows 10 May 2021 Update

Mac 18.0.0.397 – 25 May, 2021

Versions

  • Mac console – 18.0.0.397
  • Mac engine – 18.0.0.397
  • Mac client – 18.0.0.397
  • Windows client – 18.0.0.442
  • Linux client – 18.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewRansomware Protection with Immutable Backups
  • NewSecurity Reporting with Geo Tracking
  • NewImproved First Launch Experience
  • NewCloud Data Protection
  • NewCloud-Native Deployment
  • NewCloud Data Protection and Cloud Backup Support for Microsoft Azure - Preview Available - Contact Sales
  • ImprovedDashboard: Add link to Retrospect Management Console
  • ImprovedStorage Groups: Enable "Storage Groups" by default
  • ImprovedImprove visibility for Full Disk Access
  • ImprovedOS: Hide system support macOS volumes
  • ImprovedFiltering: Excluded more types from compression selector
  • ImprovedSecurity: Public/private keypair generation performance dramatically improved
  • FixedConfiguration: Fix engine launch delay and crash after rebuilding from configs.xml (#9217)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed rare crash during backup due to memory overrun (#9277)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where engine reports -1115 disk full error instead of displaying a media request (#9239)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where Use at most value is reset after a catalog rebuild (#9195)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed "Error -1101 (file/directory not found) can't access catalog file" error from certain workflows (#8381)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where grooming preference not carried over to new backup sources (#8664)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with ProactiveAI attempting to write to unavailable destination (#8789)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed rare issue where backups were stored in wrong location (#9231)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed rebuild issue with 3+ members (#9292)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue on MinIO for creating storage groups (#9373)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where spanning set to multiple members (#9294)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where backups stuck due to slow source response (#9244)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed issue where process can fail to finish (#9256)
  • FixedDuplicate: Fixed issue where process can overwrite destination even if newer than source (#9260)

Console

  • FixedFull Disk Access: Fixed issue where alert was incorrectly displayed when certain custom options were set (#9169)
  • FixedScheduling: Fixed issue where backup script schedules did not default to Monday (#9309)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Support for Windows 10 October 2020 Update
  • NewWindows Client: Support for Windows Server 2022 Preview
  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed issue where create date metadata is getting set to default start date for files copied from Linux client (#9317)

Mac 17.5.2.103 – 09 December, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.5.2.103
  • Mac engine – 17.5.2.103
  • Mac client – 17.5.0.185
  • Windows client – 17.5.0.237
  • Linux client – 17.0.1.132

Engine

  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed rare crash for cloud uploads (#9082)

Console

  • FixedFixed issue where Full Disk Access alert was incorrectly displayed when certain custom options were set (#9169)

Client

  • FixedWindows Clients: Fixed issue where certain restores to Windows 7 resulted in "File appears incomplete" errors (#9134)
  • FixedLinux Clients: Fixed issue where the client ignored certain mount points (#8985)

Mac 17.5.1.101 – 07 October, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.5.1.101
  • Mac engine – 17.5.1.101
  • Mac client – 17.5.0.185
  • Windows client – 17.5.0.237
  • Linux client – 17.0.1.132

Engine

  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue that prevented simultaneous operations to storage groups (#8893)

Mac 17.5.0.185 – 23 September, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.5.0.185
  • Mac engine – 17.5.0.185
  • Mac client – 17.5.0.185
  • Windows client – 17.5.0.237
  • Linux client – 17.0.1.132

Engine

  • NewCloud Certifications: Amazon S3 Virtual-Host Style paths - See details
  • NewCloud Certifications: Alibaba Cloud
  • NewCloud Certifications: Backblaze B2's S3 API
  • NewCloud Certifications: Webair
  • NewApple macOS Big Sur Support
  • NewApple Silicon/M1 Support (using Rosetta)
  • FixedTransfer Backup: Fixed issue where transfer snapshot with multiple sources did not properly close set after use (#8737)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where backups could run even when script is inactive (#8739)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where backing up to a storage group while transferring results in -843 error (#8821)

Console

  • FixedPerformance: Fixed issue where console could hang under certain ProactiveAI workloads (#8660)
  • FixedMemory Footprint: Reduced memory usage for console during operations (#8806)

Client

  • FixedRestore-on-Demand: Fixed issue where restoring to a different folder changes its permissions (#8603)

Mac 17.0.2.101 – 13 May, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.0.2.101
  • Mac engine – 17.0.2.101
  • Mac client – 17.0.2.101
  • Windows client – 17.0.2.102
  • Linux client – 17.0.1.132

Engine

  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where grooming a storage group can fail (#8674)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where rebuilding a storage group can fail to delete previous catalog (#8672)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Windows 10 May 2020 Update certification (Added June 2)

Mac 17.0.1.141 – 01 May, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.0.1.141
  • Mac engine – 17.0.1.141
  • Mac client – 17.0.1.141
  • Windows client – 17.0.1.165
  • Linux client – 17.0.1.132

Engine

  • ImprovedDisaster Recovery support for Mojave and Catalina - See details
  • ImprovedDisaster Recovery redesigned workflow for El Capitan, Sierra, and High Sierra - See details
  • ImprovedRestore Preflight: Include "First RBD" and "Last RDB" (#8486)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where Copy Media Set to storage group failed to report error that catalog file not be found (#8414)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where skip to new member failed if source hadn't been backed up before (#8506)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where grooming did not list correct set name in logging (#8575)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with rebuild for storage group not at the root of a drive (#8581)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed "error -1 (unknown)" error for grooming certain storage groups (#8623)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with media requests on certain backups (#8574)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with "Use At Most" being incorrect for certain backups (#8593)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed unicode support in storage group names (#8585)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where "LmGet: ndex = 0 < 1" appears in logs when exporting Backup Report (#8648)
  • FixedStorage Groups: For grooming, show correct activity name and type (#8650)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where the incorrect path is used for backup sets and storage groups in rare cases (#8480)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where large destinations sporadically caused incorrect media requests (#8632)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where multiple scripts with the same source would hang the discovery process (#8624)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where dialog appeared for clients not found on network (#8547)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed memory leak during polling (#8635)
  • FixedSubscriptions: Fixed issue where expiration date was not updated correctly for certain engines (#8475) - See details
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue where link encryption prevented backup (#8395)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue with not logging out clients after ProactiveAI backup (#7967)
  • FixedConfiguration: Fixed issue where Retrospect hung backups during export (#8454)
  • FixedConfiguration: Fixed issue where corrupted configuration file would cause engine to not start (#8556)
  • FixedLicense Manager: Fixed issue where new application license is rejected (#8474)
  • FixedLicense Manager: Fixed issue where user could enter multiple licenses (#4663)
  • FixedBackup-on-Demand: Cloud sets now supported (#8511)
  • FixedClient Update: Fixed issue where updating client manually caused client to need re-installation (#8530)
  • FixedNAS Shares: Fixed hang while browsing share with incorrect permissions (#8597)
  • FixedNAS Shares: Fixed issue for exported configuration of NAS share paths (#8600)
  • FixedInstall Retrospect: Updated icon to red for Dark Mode support (#8559)
  • FixedInstall Retrospect: On upgrade, rename and preserve existing configuration file (#8566)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed issue where operation scanned folders outside of the set (#8555)

Console

  • ImprovedDashboard: Full support for Dark Mode
  • ImprovedBetter alerts for Full Disk Access - See details
  • FixedDashboard: Fixed issue with blank view for unsupported languages (#8376)
  • FixedDashboard: Fixed issue with source names containing double quotes (#8652)

Client

  • NewLinux Client: Added AES-256 link encryption to match Windows client and Mac client
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue where binding the IP meant client would show up as not connected (#8133)

Mac 17.0.0.149 – 03 March, 2020

Versions

  • Mac console – 17.0.0.149
  • Mac engine – 17.0.0.149
  • Mac client – 17.0.0.149
  • Windows client – 17.0.0.180
  • Linux client – 17.0.0.101

Management Console

  • NewDashboard displays status for backup engines
  • NewAutomatic Onboarding for Servers and Endpoints
  • NewAutomatic Onboarding for Retrospect Backup engines
  • NewAutomatic Onboarding for Retrospect Virtual

Engine

  • NewAutomatic Onboarding with Retrospect Management Console
  • NewNexsan E-Series/Unity Certification
  • New10x Faster ProactiveAI
  • NewRestore Preflight
  • ImprovedInstallation: Installer has been simplified to "Install Retrospect" to install Console and Engine
  • ImprovedClient Discovery: Support for per-minute polling
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed UI issue for backing up more than one source and -843 log issues (#7951)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with skipping to a new member for cloud members (#8204)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with backing up to a storage group that is being rebuilt (#7959)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with large rebuilds of storage groups reporting a missing sub-catalog (#8063)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed -843 error during snapshot transfer (#8124)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with multiple write access to the same catalog file (#8373)
  • FixedAutomatic Updates: Fixed issue where client update process incorrectly reports as failed with error -562 (network connection reset by peer) (#7957)
  • FixedConfiguration Management: Fixed issue with importing certain subvolumes from configs.xml (#7848)
  • FixedLogging: Fixed timezone/daylight saving time issue (#8228)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where backup will ask for media after member size has been increased (#8282)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where certain local cloud rebuilds failed (#8423)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue where Dropbox performance was slower than expected (#8458)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue with AWS S3 API signature v2 support (#8520)
  • FixedEmail Backup: Fixed issue where files chosen showed incorrect value for what is being overwritten (#8298)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed crash for names that contain specifier characters such as %T (#8379)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue with daylight saving time and timezones (#8289)
  • FixedTransfer: Fixed issue where transfer backup set transferred more snapshots than required (#8404)
  • FixedGrooming: Fixed issue where groom failure could cause catalog errors after a rebuild (#8457)

Console

  • newOnboarding: Option to send public key to Management Console automatically
  • FixedSources: Add > Test Address button now returns client information (#8468)
  • FixedBackup Sets: Updated "Capacity" and "Free" calculations for disk and cloud media sets (#8090)

Mac 16.6.0.114 – 02 December, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.6.0.114
  • Mac engine – 16.6.0.114
  • Mac client – 16.5.1.104
  • Windows client – 16.5.1.109
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Console

  • NewRetrospect Console Preview - See details
  • FixedFixed Dark Mode for Restore Assistant "Find Files" (#8380)

Engine

  • FixedManagement Console Integration: Fixed issue where customers with many old backup sets are not able to use site (#8336)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed issues with large-scale restores from Gmail to Office 365 (#8280)
  • FixedCatalina Support: Fixed issue where "home" incorrectly showed up as a source (#8258)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with copy scripts not transferring the most recent backups (#8296)

Client

  • FixedMac Client: Fixed crash for client volumes with names longer than 27 characters (#8322)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue where engine did not log error for unsupported 10.6 clients (#8346)
  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed crash for clients using GLIBC less than 2.14 (#8317)

Mac 16.5.1.104 – 16 October, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.5.1.104
  • Mac engine – 16.5.1.104
  • Mac client – 16.5.1.104
  • Windows client – 16.5.1.109
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Management Console

  • FixedSources: Added icon for Exchange databases (#8261)
  • FixedSources: Added icon for emailaccounts (#8266)
  • FixedSources: Fixed issue with how Linux volume is displayed (#8262)
  • FixedScripts: Correctly identify destinations are storage groups (#8267)
  • FixedDashboard: Fixed incorrect grouping for backup sets under "Storage Predictions" in an organization (#8259)
  • FixedDashboard: Names with ellipses display entire name with hover (#8260)

Engine

  • FixedSources: Fixed issue where Retrospect shows the same mounted share twice (#8276)
  • FixedScripts: Fixed issue where schedules are not imported correctly using configuration file (#8300, #8303)

Console

  • FixedmacOS Catalina: Fixed icons under non-retina screens (#8292)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Windows 10 November 2019 Update certification

Mac 16.5.0.169 – 01 October, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.5.0.169
  • Mac engine – 16.5.0.169
  • Mac client – 16.5.0.169
  • Windows client – 16.5.0.218
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Management Console

  • NewRedesigned interface for larger environments - See details
  • NewNew Scripts View
  • NewNew Sources View
  • NewNew Backup Sets View
  • NewNew Activities View
  • NewAbility to create and edit scripts on a specific engine
  • NewAbility to create and edit backup sets for disk, NAS, and cloud on a specific engine

Engine

  • NewApple macOS Catalina support (pending final release) - See details
  • NewCloud certification for Backblaze B2 EU Data Center
  • ImprovedImproved NAS support with auto-adding existing NAS share mounts
  • ImprovedRetrospect Solo supports NAS volumes
  • ImprovedClient scanning 2x faster
  • ImprovedSupport for 4 million folders on a single volume
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where backup went to incorrect sub-catalog in rare instances (#7791)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where media verification did not work properly in certain situations (#8100)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with matching in Copy Media Set and Copy Backup scripts (#8131)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where master catalog was not correct after rebuild of multiple members (#8146)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue for rebuilding cloud sets with multiple members (#8168)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where UI did not display correct information after a cloud storage group rebuild (#8215)
  • FixedScript: Fixed issue where customer could not add backup to Copy Backup script (#8105)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Enable retry mechanism when getting network error during upload to Backblaze B2 (#8130)
  • FixedEmail Backup: Fixed issue for restoring more email than expected after a previous restore (#8176)
  • FixedNAS Support: Fixed issue where "Copy only missing files" still copied files with certain attributes (#5354)
  • FixedNAS Support: Fixed error "MapError: unknown Mac error 34" during scanning of certain files (#8242)
  • FixedNAS Support: Fixed issue where Restore/Copy created empty symlink under SMB (#8232)

Console

  • FixedDark Mode: Fixed predicate editor and scope button views (#8195)
  • FixedActivities: Fixed issue where user could not choose existing set for media request (#8233)

Client

  • FixedLinux: Resolved error "fetFileSpec: ExtAttrGetData (error 61)" during client backup, no client update required (#8112)
  • FixedMac: Fixed issue where scan of files or folders with long non-English names resulted in incomplete scan (#8134)
  • FixedMac: Fixed issue where client's saved IP address not displayed properly in log as "saved ip address is" (#8132)

Mac 16.1.2.102 – 28 May, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.1.2.102
  • Mac engine – 16.1.2.102
  • Mac client – 16.1.0.134
  • Windows client – 16.1.0.158
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with configuration import for Storage Groups (#8126)
  • FixedNAS: Fixed issue where certain NAS devices could no longer be found (#8121)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed logging issue where Storage Groups added many entries for "reserve failed; error -843 (resource is in use by another operation)" (#8122)

Mac 16.1.1.100 – 20 May, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.1.1.100
  • Mac engine – 16.1.0.134
  • Mac client – 16.1.0.134
  • Windows client – 16.1.0.158
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed rare issue where certain backups are incomplete (#8102)

Mac 16.1.0.134 – 14 May, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.1.0.134
  • Mac engine – 16.1.0.134
  • Mac client – 16.1.0.134
  • Windows client – 16.1.0.158
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • NewRetrospect Management Console: Pause/Unpause/Stop support
  • NewRetrospect Management Console: Versions, Editions, Platforms listed
  • ImprovedRetrospect Management Console: Disable deployment for an existing shared script
  • ImprovedEmail Notifications: stopped scripts now generate email with title "Execution stopped by operator - Retrospect"
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where the engine would not consistently find all catalogs during a rebuild (#8075)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where "Copy Backup" did not work with storage groups (#8094)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where rebuild failed silently with improperly named catalogs with "number dash" (#8080)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with importing XML configuration with Storage Group (#7973)
  • FixedBackup Set Transfer: Fixed issue where transfer across media with errors resulted in incorrect restores (#8085)
  • FixedTape: Fixed issue where the capacity was incorrect after set creation (#8067)

Console

  • FixedSources: Added a smart tag for "All Email" (#7421)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: Windows 10 May 2019 Update certification

Mac 16.0.2.101 – 11 April, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.0.2.101
  • Mac engine – 16.0.2.101
  • Mac client – 16.0.2.101
  • Windows client – 16.0.2.101
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • FixedManagement Console: Fixed issue where "Deployed On" was not getting the correct date from the engine (#8012)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Grooming is not automatically running when a set runs out of space (#8052)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed issue where disk set rebuild would leak file handles and eventually run out (#8029)
  • FixedRebuild: Now permitted to run when program is deferred (#8032)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed issue where sources are left in an incorrect state during ProactiveAI backup (#8064)
  • FixedSigning: Fixed issue where in rare cases an empty retro.ini file is created inside engine bundle, breaking the signature (#8044)

Console

  • FixedPreferences: "Export Client" and "Export Server installer and uninstaller" are now available under Console (#8036)

Mac 16.0.1.105 – 28 March, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.0.1.105
  • Mac engine – 16.0.1.105
  • Mac client – 16.0.1.105
  • Windows client – 16.0.1.103
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • FixedStorage Groups: Backup of offline client results in correct error message (#7923)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Manual recycle now logs master catalog name (#7938)
  • FixedStorage Groups: ProactiveAI now correctly uses Wake-On-LAN (WOL) packets (#8005)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue for rebuilding a disk set with multiple members in the same directory (#8019)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where rebuild did not preserve grooming settings (#7994)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed rare crash for arc.cpp-2490 during thorough catalog rebuild (#7978)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where sub-catalogs were being orphaned on startup (#7990)
  • FixedClient Autoupdate: process waits for all operations on a client to complete before starting (#7953)
  • FixedBackup Sets: Fixed issue where backup wizard gave error 0 when trying to save to a share (#7996)
  • FixedBackup Sets: Fixed issue where rebuild did not work for certain sets (#8011)
  • FixedLogging: Added missing localizations for certain log messages (#8009)
  • FixedPast Backups: Fixed issue with retrieving multiple backups with Windows state data in them (#7931)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed crash on macOS 10.9 or older with certain settings in INI (#8003)

Console

  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue where checkbox hidden in localized versions (#8007)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed "Lost" checkbox in Members (#7980)

Client

  • ImprovedWindows: retroclient.exe -params outputs to stdout

Mac 16.0.0.189 – 05 March, 2019

Versions

  • Mac console – 16.0.0.189
  • Mac engine – 16.0.0.189
  • Mac client – 16.0.0.189
  • Windows client – 16.0.0.224
  • Linux client – 16.0.0.107

Engine

  • NewRetrospect Management Console - See details
  • NewStorage Groups - See details
  • NewDeployment Tools - See details
  • NewSupport for Exchange 2019
  • NewSupport for SQL Server 2019 (CTP 2)
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for MCT
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for IONOS
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Orange Cloud for Business
  • ImprovedScanning faster on APFS volumes
  • FixedEmail Reporting: Fixed issue with very large environments (#7698)
  • FixedEmail Reporting: Fixed issue where email accounts were not included (#7723)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed rare crash during backup (#7822)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Tree view no longer display incorrect dates if "Date" field not found in message (#7759)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue with "-802: Sorry, can't save configuration during backup" (#7845)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed issue with "Error -692 (mismatched persistent data) log entires" (#7860)
  • FixedLogging: Fixed issue where operations log was not searchable (#7324)

Client

  • ImprovedMac: Client scanning faster on APFS volumes
  • FixedMac: Client uninstaller now removes /var/tmp/retro_ip (#7758)
  • AlertMac: EOL notice for Apple Mac OS X 10.3. 10.4, and 10.5 - See details

Mac 15.6.1.105 – 29 November, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.6.1.105
  • Mac engine – 15.6.1.105
  • Mac client – 15.6.1.105
  • Windows client – 15.6.1.104
  • Linux client – 15.1.2.101

Engine

  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue where remote backup failed if client added by name (#7705)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue where remote backup connection was incorrectly closed (#7735)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue where Retrospect would not time out when searching for a remote backup client (#7748)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed rare crash for certain scenarios (#7740)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed restore issue for certain .eml files on Mac
  • FixedBackup: Fixed scanning issue where /home is symlinked to a NAS share (#7744)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed assert for rare scenario (#7741)
  • FixedBackup: Fixed issue where scripts hung due to Management Console integration (#7753)

Client

  • NewWindows Client: New Client API for on/off state
  • NewLinux Client: System Certification for CentOS 7.5
  • ImprovedWindows: Command-line interface now supports "retroclient.exe -parms" command

Mac 15.6.0.125 – 16 October, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.6.0.125
  • Mac engine – 15.6.0.125
  • Mac client – 15.6.0.125
  • Windows client – 15.6.0.135
  • Linux client – 15.1.2.101

Engine

  • NewManagement Console Beta Integration - See details
  • NewEmail Protection for IceWarp - See details
  • ImprovedImproved Support for macOS Mojave
  • FixedMojave: Installer updated to support Mojave features when installed under 10.8+ to handle OS upgrade after Retrospect upgrade (#7677)
  • FixedMojave: Fixed icons for RetrospectEngine.app and RetrospectInstantScan.app (#7603)
  • FixedIn-App ASM: Expiration date should be fetched from licensing server immediately when entered (#7604)
  • FixedIn-App ASM: Fixed descriptions for certain ASM license codes (#7687)
  • FixedIn-App ASM: Fixed issue with trials expiring based on ASM expiration date of previous license (#7663)
  • FixedIn-App ASM: Fixed issue where customer would get expiration alert when entering valid ASM license (#7665)
  • FixedSubscriptions: Switching to permanent license now removes subscription status (#7609)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Support for email backup (#7618)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Fixed issue with using paths above 60 characters for destinations (#7658)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Support for Add/Locate after it has been forgotten (#7645)
  • FixedStorage Groups: Support for adding and removing members (#7602)
  • FixedLicensing: Fixed issue where user could add multiple application licenses (#7652)
  • FixedScanning: Update progress promptly during slow scan of certain NAS volumes with many files (#7653)
  • FixedBuilding Snapshot: Fixed hang when client disconnects in the middle (#7656)
  • FixedScripts: Fixed issue with running script with "%" in name caushing a crash in media request (#7674)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed issue where Retrospect compared messages in wrong folders when copying entire volume (#7453)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed restore issue to a subvolume on a Dovecot server causing error "Mailbox doesn't exist" (#7524)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed restore of Gmail account resulting in error "can't write, error -8260 (MIME data is not valid)" for many files (#7536)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Reduced time for restoring emails with multiple Gmail labels (#7654)
  • FixedTape Support: Fixed crash when scanning mail slot of Overland Neo T24 library (#7613)
  • FixedConfiguration Management: Fixed errors with importing localized configurations (#7638)
  • FixedConfiguration Management: Importing over active configuration no longer results in duplicate volumes (#7639)
  • FixedLogging: Moved "NetAddrTop::NetRemember: Duplicate name error" to default log level (#7633)

Console

  • FixedMojave: Fixed localization for operations log error when Retrospect lacks Mojave Full Disk Access (#7631)
  • FixedSubscriptions: Status messages are now localized
  • FixedSubscriptions: Activities show as failed if license is expired (#7611)
  • FixedActivities: Fixed issue with scheduled activities showing up as "Deferred" (#7670) - See details
  • FixedIn-App ASM: Fixed issue where expiration date was not displayed for ASM-only licenses (#7500)
  • FixedStorage Groups now correctly labeled in Media Sets (#7623)

Client

  • NewSystem Certification for Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update
  • FixedMojave: Fixed issue where "Open Retrospect Client Preferences" menu command did not work (#7620)

Mac 15.5.0.149 – 04 September, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.5.0.149
  • Mac engine – 15.5.0.149
  • Mac client – 15.5.0.145
  • Windows client – 15.5.0.179
  • Linux client – 15.1.2.101

Engine

  • NewManagement Console Beta - See details
  • NewStorage Groups Preview - See details
  • NewEmail Global Deduplication - See details
  • NewEmail Local Restore - See details
  • NewEmail Protection for Dovecot - See details
  • NewSystem Certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • NewSystem Certification for Apple macOS Mojave 10.14
  • NewSystem Certification for Ubuntu 17.10, 18.04
  • NewSystem Certification for CentOS 7 Update 4, Update 5
  • NewSystem Certification for RHEL 7 Update 4, Update 5
  • NewSystem Certification for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP 3
  • NewLTO-8 "Type M" Certification
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed "error -8,254 (file not found)" issue (#7474)
  • FixedConfiguration Import: Fixed issue with importing client sources (#7493)
  • FixedClient Browsing: Fixed "error 1101" issue with browsing particular folder in macOS High Sierra on client (#7521)
  • FixedCloud Backup: Fixed "error -1017, expired_auth_token: expired authorization token" error on Backblaze B2 (#7530)
  • FixedProactiveAI: Fixed -505 error when two ProactiveAI scripts tried to access the same source at the same time (#7555)
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed issue with getting the default IP address for a remote backup listener (#7470)
  • FixedGrooming: Fixed log entry for "Optimizing for performance skipped grooming" to use correct file count (#7503)
  • FixedLogging: Increased log level for "soccCallback: kNetSelectorConnect" error to reduce noise (#7480)
  • FixedRebuild: Fixed rare crash during a rebuild (#7506)

Console

  • FixedActivities: ProactiveAI activity dates are now "ASAP" if the next activity is now or in the past (#7049)
  • FixedCompatibilty: Fixed backward compatiblity for v15 console and v14 engine (#7573)

Client

  • FixedLogging: Fixed crash where log could not write filename with "%" (#7473)
  • FixedLogging: Moved packet dump to log level 6 for cleaner logs (#7492)

Mac 15.1.2.101 – 13 June, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.1.2.101
  • Mac engine – 15.1.2.101
  • Mac client – 15.1.0.131
  • Windows client – 15.1.0.151
  • Linux client – 15.1.2.101

Engine

  • FixedFixed issue for Windows April 2018 Update where -1103 errors for OneDrive folder prevented system state backup (#7445)
  • FixedFixed cosmetic logging issue for Microsoft SQL using Retrospect configuration import (#7484)

Client

  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed issue with upgrading from v15.0 client (#7485)

Notes

  • NoteWindows Customers: If you are using OneDrive and would like to perform a bare metal recovery (BMR) on a Windows April 2018 Update system, you need to uncheck the option for "Files On-Demand" during backup. Otherwise, the restore will put a blank folder for your OneDrive data, and that empty folder will be synced to the cloud, erasing any cloud files you may have.

Mac 15.1.1.102 – 22 May, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.1.1.102
  • Mac engine – 15.1.1.102
  • Mac client – 15.1.0.131
  • Windows client – 15.1.0.151
  • Linux client – 15.1.0.101

Engine

  • FixedFixed issue where engine would crash after upgrade when running grooming script with no selector specified (#7465)

Mac 15.1.0.131 – 17 May, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.1.0.131
  • Mac engine – 15.1.0.131
  • Mac client – 15.1.0.131
  • Windows client – 15.1.0.151
  • Linux client – 15.1.0.101

Engine

  • NewEmail Migration: Direct Migration using Duplicate Scripts
  • NewEmail Protection: "Restore Entire" option now supported
  • NewCloud Protection: path-based S3 API support with v4 signatures
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for PCExtreme
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Amazon S3 Canada and One-Region Tier
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Google Cloud Storage Montreal, Netherlands, Mumbai Regions
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Digital Ocean Spaces Singapore
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Aquaray
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for Cynnyspace
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for on-premise OpenIO
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for on-premise SwiftStack
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for on-premise Minio including on Synology and QNAP NAS devices
  • NewCloud Protection: certification for on-premise Zenko.io including on Synology and QNAP NAS devices
  • NewData Retention Policies: file selector support for grooming for GDPR compliance
  • NewSupport for Alto DiskArchive storage devices
  • NewSupport for Windows Spring 2018 Update
  • ImprovedCloud Protection: customizable per-URL chunk size now supported in INI file
  • ImprovedCloud Protection: customizable per-URL region now supported with "CloudRegion" option in INI file
  • ImprovedRemote Backup: Engine restart no longer required to enable feature after creating public keys
  • ImprovedRemote Backup: Client now identifies new server.txt and public key without restart
  • ImprovedImproved Network Performance for In-App ASM notifications - See details
  • ImprovedLogging: selector name now logged with files selected out of total with every script execution if not default
  • FixedRemote Backup: Fixed localized text for error message when "Remote Backup" folder was missing (#7314)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed a number of localizations (#7186)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed "TRYCREATE" issue with Zoho account (#7414)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed Outlook.com "Trouble writing files, error -8255 (file access error)" restore issue (#7294)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed Outlook.com duplicate folder restore issue (#7297)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed backup issue where differences between reported size and actual size caused problems (#7300)
  • FixedEmail Protection: non-ASCII Gmail labels now supported (#7336)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed issue with "HEADER" error for Exchange mailboxes (#7339)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Mailboxes with non-ASCII names now supported for subvolumes/favorite folders (#7361)
  • FixedEmail Protection: Fixed issue with Apple iCloud where scanning didnot complete for some mailboxes (#7371)
  • FixedEmail Notifications: daily backup report email now uses latest backup date (#7409)
  • FixedEmail Notifications: Fixed CSS issue for displaying emails on iPhone Mail (#6875)
  • FixedBackupBot: Standardized wording for ProactiveAI (#7308)
  • FixedFixed issue where Retrospect states member "is not a member of this backup set" due to creation date (#7315)
  • FixedConfiguration Import/Export: Transfer options for transfer snapshot script now included (#5580)
  • FixedFixed issue where external hard drives are not available with "-1101" error if user logs out then logs in (#6024)
  • FixedOperations log now includes media request timeout value (#7072)
  • FixedFixed issue where scanning failed for a NAS share with "error -1011 (API request impossible)" (#7364)
  • FixedFixed issue where scanning failed for a folder name starts with UTF-16 char with low-byte 0 (#7396)
  • FixedFixed rare crash for scanning volumes on an APFS system (#7426)

Console

  • ImprovedClarified that "Schedule" button for ProactiveAI is a one-time schedule change
  • Fixed"Automatically add clients using public keys" preference was not saved correctly (#6918)
  • FixedEmail accounts now correctly identified as IMAP in Sources (#7218)
  • Fixed[Mac] UI does not properly display error string for error kErrEmailMailboxNotFound (#7312)

Client

  • FixedWindows Client: Fixed Wake-On-Lan (WOL) for upgraded Windows client (#7358)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed issue where client did not prevent macOS from going to sleep during backup (#7273)
  • FixedMac Client: Fixed localization for Mac client update log error (#7042)
  • FixedLinux Client: Fixed issue where Linux client left retropds.23 process after operation completed (#7387)
  • NoteLinux Client: In a future update, Linux clients running on server-level Linux distributions will be treated as server clients
  • NoteMac Client: Support End-of-Life Announcement for Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5

Mac 15.0.0.190 – 06 March, 2018

Versions

  • Mac console – 15.0.0.190
  • Mac engine – 15.0.0.190
  • Mac client – 15.0.0.190
  • Windows client – 15.0.0.269
  • Linux client – 15.0.0.103

Engine

  • NewEmail Protection - See details
  • NewBackupBot - See details
  • NewRemote Backup - See details
  • NewData Hooks - See details
  • NewSupport for LTO-8 tape devices
  • ImprovedEmail Notifications: Support for unauthenticated accounts
  • ImprovedCloud Backup: Support for cloud set members exceeding 16 TB
  • ImprovedCloud Backup: Support backup to Amazon Snowball and Snowball Edge
  • FixedFixed catalog rebuild issue caused by checking Backblaze B2 account authorization too frequently (#7131)
  • FixedFixed backup issue when Backblaze B2 requires re-authorization" (#7115)
  • FixedFixed Dropbox backup issue with intermittent "-1010" API request errors (#7092)
  • FixedAllowed catalog rebuild to continue after skipping invalid backup data that causes error -641 (#7177)
  • FixedFixed catalog rebuild for backup set that have been moved to a different volume (#7127)
  • FixedFull volume backup and copy now exclude backup set content, which can still be backed up or copied using favorite folders (#7212)
  • FixedFixed issue where non-English character in volume name prevents backup set creation (#7242)
  • FixedRemoved erroneous Thorough Verification warnings when copying to LTFS tapes (#6866)
  • FixedScript hooks now fire for both volumes and favorite folders (#7046)
  • FixedFixed issue with media request timeout setting not taking effect (#7070)
  • FixedChanged defaults for "Wake-on-LAN" option: disabled for proactive backup and enabled for other scripts (#7237)

Console

  • ImprovedConsole now automatically adds the local server that is present
  • ImprovedConsole now automatically launches the server installer when no local server is present
  • ImprovedConsole now automatically selects the first server on launch
  • FixedFixed German translation in Preferences (#7107)
  • FixedFixed licensing text where "different or more capable license required" meant "Server license required" (#6787)
  • FixedFixed issue where upgrading server while proactive was paused prevented license entry (#6138)

Client

  • NewLinux client installer supports multiple public keys
  • FixedFixed Linux client installer errors on Ubuntu and Debian (#7199)
  • NoteIn a future update, Linux clients running on server-level Linux distributions will be treated as server clients
  • FixedFixed Wake-on-LAN option for different network topologies (#6477)

Mac 14.6.1.101 – 13 November, 2017

Versions

  • Mac console – 14.6.1.101
  • Mac engine – 14.6.1.101
  • Mac client – 14.6.0.127
  • Windows client – 12.6.0.157
  • Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

  • FixedFixed issue with cloud backup where Retrospect does not automatically handle route forwarding for Amazon S3 buckets outside the default region (#7064)

Mac 14.6.0.127 – 07 November, 2017

Versions

  • Mac console – 14.6.0.127
  • Mac engine – 14.6.0.127
  • Mac client – 14.6.0.127
  • Windows client – 12.6.0.157
  • Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

  • NewCloud storage support for DigitalOcean Spaces
  • NewCloud storage support for Aufiero Informatica
  • NewCloud storage support for Google Cloud Storage Frankfurt and São Paulo
  • NewSupport for concurrent backups from different favorites of the same source
  • NewCustomizable HTML email template - See details
  • ImprovedDaily backup report enhancements for large-scale environments
  • ImprovedImproved error reporting for better notifications - See details
  • FixedHFS+ volume that is converted to APFS now automatically recognized as original volume (#6993)
  • FixedRetrospect now excludes APFS swap volume ("VM") under Sources (#6998)
  • FixedFixed hang during backup when zero-byte RDB files cause error "Can't write to file, error -1023 (already exists)" (#6936)
  • FixedFixed networking issue with finding client after Retrospect's default network interface IP changed (#7022)
  • FixedFixed engine crash during certain storage-optimized groom operations (#6939)
  • FixedFixed engine crash in storage-optimized groom due to invalid info in catalog (#6976)
  • FixedFixed UI issue where cloud backup progress text was incorrect (#6986)
  • FixedFixed logging information for Backblaze B2 backups to log relevant information at default log level (#6992)
  • FixedUpdated versions in engine installer receipt (#6963)
  • FixedFixed UI issue with rebuild for Backblaze B2 backup sets using bucketName/subPath (#6996)

Client

  • FixedImproved resiliency of client backup during long operations against error -519 (#6938)
  • FixedImproved CPU efficiency of certain client operations (#6961)
  • FixedCorrected text for client RCU updates (as they do not require an adminstrator to be logged in) (#6812)
  • FixedUpdated versions in client installer receipt for mass headless deployment (#6476)
  • FixedFixed client network issue for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (#6934)

Mac 14.5.0.146 – 05 September, 2017

Versions

  • Mac console – 14.5.0.146
  • Mac engine – 14.5.0.146
  • Mac client – 14.5.0.146
  • Windows client – 12.5.0.177
  • Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

  • NewSupport for MySQL database protection via script hook - See details
  • NewSupport for PostgreSQL database protection via script hook - See details
  • NewSupport for MongoDB database protection via script hook - See details
  • NewSystem Certification for Apple macOS High Sierra with Apple File System (APFS) - See details
  • NewDaily backup report email - See details
  • NewCloud storage support for Wasabi
  • ImprovedRetrospect Dashboard includes improved media request text
  • FixedFixed rebuild issue where certain block-level incremental backups (BLIB) are incorrectly excluded from catalog (#6767)
  • FixedUpdated bundle version numbers for engine and Instant Scan bundles (#6871)
  • FixedFixed issue with Configuration Import where long names or certain characters led to application crash (#6852)
  • FixedFixed issue with Configuration Import where execution units were not set correctly (#6822)
  • FixedFixed crashes related to scalable data protection (#6826, #6831)

Console

  • FixedFixed system log message for "App Transport Security" when launching Console (#6769)

Client

  • NewSystem Certification for Microsoft Windows Fall Creators Update
  • NewSystem Certification for Ubuntu Linux 15, 16, and 17
  • NewSystem Certification for RHEL 7 Update 3
  • NewSystem Certification for CentOS Linux 7 Update 3
  • NewSystem Certification for Suse Linux 11.4 and 12.2
  • NewSystem Certification for Debian Linux 8 and 9
  • FixedFixed client restore issue where suid bit for file and folder was not set correctly (#6837)
  • FixedFixed client workflow for restoring backup from client where the set is in a folder (#6792, #6909)
  • FixedFixed issue where client's History tab failed to populate after engine had been restarted (#6915)
  • FixedFixed issue that prevented script hooks from being executed (#6798)
  • FixedFixed Windows client issue with block-level incremental backup (BLIB) where restore fails for read-only files (#6860)
  • FixedAdded error for Windows client block-level incremental backup (BLIB) restore where Retrospect fails to find base file (#6850)

Known issues

  • As of beta 8, Retrospect cannot perform a bootable restore or bootable duplicate for an APFS destination volume. We are working with Apple to resolve this issue.

Mac 14.1.0.138 – 06 June, 2017

Versions

  • Mac console – 14.1.0.138
  • Mac engine – 14.1.0.138
  • Mac client – 14.1.0.138
  • Windows client – 12.1.0.174
  • Linux client – 11.0.0.107

Engine

  • Improved50% faster cloud backup for Internet connection above 250 Mbps
  • ImprovedLocal restores now moderately faster with performance optimizations
  • ImprovedIncreased performance of configuration import
  • FixedFixed issue with Slack integration where the status incorrectly showed "0 files" (#6754)
  • FixedFixed rebuild issue with media set name that starts with a number followed by a dash (#6695)
  • FixedFixed groom issue that could cause restore problem if thorough rebuild hasn't been performed prior to groom (#6737)
  • FixedFixed storage-optimized groom issue that cause restore problem in some cases for block-level incremental backups (#6701)
  • FixedFixed uncommon case of fast rebuild misreporting block-level incremental backup chains as broken and not restorable (#6668)
  • FixedFixed -1101 errors when saving fast rebuild cache (.session) files to media sets on network volume with similar name as other network volume (#6720)
  • FixedFixed configuration import issue where scripts and clients share the same name (#6489)
  • FixedFixed assert in an uncommon case when saving fast rebuild cache file (#6694)
  • FixedFixed assert after rare file IO error (#6732)
  • FixedFixed rare crash when Retrospect set to back up file security information but not folder security information on Windows (#6813)
  • FixedFixed rare crash when accessing Windows Client volume information in Retrospect's configuration (#6667)
  • FixedFixed misreported "error segment data" for multi-member media set (#6725)

Console

  • ImprovedAnnual Support and Maintenance information integrated into product

Client

  • NewSupport for Microsoft Windows Creators Update
  • FixedFixed Mac client hooks for external scripting with event handlers (#6750)
  • FixedFixed Windows client issue where the client logs -1101 errors then terminates (#6740)
  • FixedImproved logging for multicast IP addresses on Windows clients (#6693)

Known issues

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

Mac 14.0.0.183 – 07 March, 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 – 14 September, 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 – 12 April, 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 – 01 March, 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 – 15 September, 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 – 09 June, 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 – 21 April, 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 – 17 March, 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 – 22 December, 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 – 31 October, 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 – 23 September, 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 – 09 September, 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 – 27 March, 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 – 04 March, 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 – 19 September, 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 – 10 July, 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 – 19 March, 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 – 11 December, 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 – 06 November, 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.