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v3.0.1.6 (Latest Public Release)
This update brings support for Windows 10 build 1903, as well options for managing additional AD attributes from within BCX and importing and exporting shortcut and package data between BCX instances.
We have also added a new client tool that will optionally allow users to sync and run logon themselves from the user start menu.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to add an extra tab to user details with custom multiple AD user attributes. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to CSV import additional multiple AD user attributes. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added asset tag column into station information with bulk editor support. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added in Windows 10 shortcut and package task filter options for build 1511 and 1903. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added FilterIgnoreADSUsersOU to settings.xml filter out User Information not required at a site. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to import and export shortcut and package data including filter properties to allow easier sharing between instances. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added buttons toolbar to logon sessions, with ability to add sync and run user logon. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added debug mode status to Station Information. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added enter/exit client debug mode and check for updates from within Station Information. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added in user cannot change password into user details and user templates. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added pre-apply check logic on user properties password checkbox options. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated MIS Compare UI to force MIS and AD image sizes to match so that rows line up correctly. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated the search tool in Station Information to also search serial and asset tag. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated station details notes tab to include asset tag. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated feedback and bug report tool to include subject with new types to match development website. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated move user data wizard to address symbolic link issue when transferring user data between servers. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed current selection clearing on searched shortcut list when clicking save. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed right click validate user area showing error when %s% in use for connect path. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed not saving account expiry date the first time when creating a new OU Template. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for Windows 10 build 1903. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added remote switching into debug mode as well as reporting back debug status. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Fixed issue where BCX Client reports build 1507 as 10240 affecting "greater than" shortcut and package filters. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Detect no network card as none instead of unknown for wireless only devices. |
| - | BCX Client Application - Updated check hidden consistency on pinned items to cleanup only when BCX assigned. |
| - | BCX Client Simulate - Added new tool to client directory to allow user re-run logon and sync from local start menus. |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added CN name validation post rename with auto correction function to verify all parts of the name have updated in AD before restart. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed remote rebuild getting stuck in a loop when zero packages are assigned after a rebuild. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated create package tasks on demand to include shortcut linked tasks. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added trigger to update user templates on user security group name change. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Extends the database to support new features included in this release. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed first sync post windows upgrade package task list applying based on the previous windows build number. |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Fixed Exchange 2010 connector compatibility issues for BCX Manager v3.0.1.4 and later. |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Updated logic to disconnect any ghost sessions to allow removal of the username_BCXMove from old location when data has been moved to a new server. |
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v3.0.1.5
The update brings the ability to pin shortcuts to the classic shell start menu, as well as adds new Logon Sessions feature to allow you to see live network logon information and station status.
You can now create policies to limit of the number of simultaneous logons by user types. We have also updated the interface for settings within BCX Manager to make it easier to use, and added in filters for Windows 10 build number under shortcuts and packages.
This release includes support for Exchange Server 2019, Windows 10 LTSC 2019 and Window 10 Education/Enterprise 1809.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added File - Logon Sessions. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added pin to classic shell start menu under shortcut options. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added filter by Windows 10 build number under shortcuts and package tasks. |
| - | BCX Manager - Removed filters for XP and Vista on shortcuts and package tasks. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added warning when a package task has been configured to an administrative share path. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added prompt to unblock from within BCX when a package task has been configured to a blocked external executable. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated settings UI to use alphabetic left-hand tabs. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added limit logon settings to other configuration under logon modeling wizard. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added create tasks button on package tasks to create the station deployment tasks on demand from the manager. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added BitLocker status and system manufacturer to station information. |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated help links to load documentation in the default browser. |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved delete user function where legacy mailbox data can cause an access denied error. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed user with comer in cn name being last item selected causes bcx profile corruption resulting in blank ous. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed move single user from MIS compare not populating user area details for move. |
| - | BCX Client Print - Improved delete printer method for Windows 10 clients. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added limit logon functionality and pin to classic start. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for Windows 10 build 1809. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added detect system manufacturer and BitLocker status. |
| - | BCX Client Setup - Added setup MSI 3014 for to resolve first run use of custom bcxserver.xml |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added support for longer OU container paths when moving computer into an OU. |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Updated FSRM quotas to return true usage when over 100 percent. |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for Exchange 2019. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Extends the database to support new features included in this release. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated database maintenance tasks to remove printers no longer in use. |
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v3.0.1.4
This update brings enhancements and optimisations to package tasks, assignments and task automation as well as introduces a new station message display feature. Task automation can now be used to identify and email on detection of stale user and stations accounts, as well as email unexpected package task exit codes.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added File - Messaging for managing pre and post logon messages on stations. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added package summary views - View unexpected exit codes to Package Tasks. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added expected exit codes to package task details under the Advanced tab. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added lookup exit code(s) to package task to show the windows error description. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added daily detect unexpected exit codes and email results to File - Task Automation. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added right click Add this User and Add this Station to assignments to quickly assign to the station you are using. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added right click Add User/Station to... option to quickly add selected users to groups or task assignments from User Information, Station Information and Users and Computers. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Email address tab to Groups under Users and Computers to allow management of multiple email addresses for Office 365. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added delete user AD accounts option to move user wizard to allow archiving of user data to a new location based on Sub OU Template with deletion of the AD objects. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added additional predefined filters to User and Station Information for password changes, last rebuilt and unused accounts. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added new File - Task Automation jobs for detecting stale user and station accounts and sending a weekly email for accounts not used. |
| - | BCX Manager - Added window title and icon colour branding for easier location identification in multi BCX Manager environments via the settings.xml. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where opening multiple users logon history shows null exception. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where logon history would show duplicate entries. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where a cleared wallpaper overlay image remained enabled. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where random generated passwords would appear to have odd symbols when csv files were opened in excel. |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added UUID and MAC as command line parameter to default check desired option. |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added Stations OU List to move stations directly into the desired OU. |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added command line parameter WIDE to increase window width for long OU names. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Extends the database to support new features included in this release. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added task automation additional functionality and station messaging. |
| - | BCX Client Service - Implemented client support for messaging. |
| - | BCX Update - Updated core framework and added TLS 1.2 SSL support for update delivery. |
| - | BCX Update - Digitally signed from v3.0.0.7 |
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| | Additionally this update incorporates the previously unreleased specific patches v3.0.1.31 and v3.0.1.32 |
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| - | BCX Manager - Fixed scheduled task house keeping removing tasks that have future scheduled dates. |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed possible null reference exception on startup causing issues with users and computers. |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed scheduled task station rebuild not consistently sending wake on lan packet. |
| - | BCX WDS Rebuild Tool - Updated to resolve potential issue where certain WDS boot.wim files may not update successfully. |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Improved 365 licence assignment following Azure AD Connect delta sync. |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Improved 365 mailbox creation in multi-dc environment. |
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v3.0.1.3
This update brings UI speed enhancements and optimisations to Users and Computers, Station Information and User Information. Scheduled Tasks has been updated to both to improve the UI, as well as adding support for multiple schedules times per task. In this release we have started digitally signing UAC aware applications so the trusted publisher shows as Burconix Ltd Software.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added multiple task run times to schedule tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added all task run types and cancel date options across all task types |
| - | BCX Manager - Added multiselect bulk cancel scheduled tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added run summary and next run time display column to scheduled tasks view |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Windows 10 build number and Wireless Network Card with MAC to Station Information |
| - | BCX Manager - Added group membership management filters with current Active Directory membership counts |
| - | BCX Manager - Added display name and OU location in autocomplete search active directory results |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved speed and updated GUI for search Active Directory |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved load/refresh speed when adding group membership to users |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved load/refresh speed when managing large OU contains with photos under Users and Computers |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved load/refresh speed on User, Station and AV Information tabs |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where prompted to drag drop move OU on tree view under Users and Computers |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for Windows 10 build 1703 |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added Wireless LAN and Windows 10 build number detection |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added sleep power state detection to cancel shutdown task running on resume windows |
| - | BCX Client Service - Improved printer clean-up function for removed/ghosted queues on Windows 10 |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for Azure AD Module for Powershell 1.1x |
| - | BCX File Connector - Fixed failed to set permissions due to invalid SID error |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated SQL database structure for multiple run scheduled tasks |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated automation email to send a single email to multiple recipients instead of separate emails |
| - | BCX Software CA Installer Tool - Added tool to deploy Burconix code signing certificate across domain via GPO |
| - | Digitally signed: BCX Manager, BCX Rename Computer, BCX Debug |
Information on how to deploy the new code signing certificate can be found at http://web.burconix.com/documentation/bcx-network-management-tools-v3/?p=CAInstaller
Prism Deploy Packager 16 Integrator for BCX is also now available for in maintenance customers, contact support@burconix.com and we can arrange to remote on and upgrade Prism for you.
v3.0.1.2
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including task automation allowing you to configure automated email alerts on virus detection, as well as configure a daily automated MIS Compare report.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added Settings - Email Server to allow email alerts to be sent from the server service |
| - | BCX Manager - Added File - Task Automation - Email alerts on virus detection |
| - | BCX Manager - Added File - Task Automation - Daily MIS Compare email on differences |
| - | BCX Manager - Added custom AD user attribute display to wallpaper tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added read write (no execute) NTFS permission options to user templates |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated validate home directory function to change user NTFS permissions based on user template |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed adding stations to a group showing user objects instead of computers |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed class groups object not set to instance error |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated move wizard validate files in use prompt to show all in a single message |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved memory utilisation when moving multiple users |
| - | BCX File Connector - Added NTFS permission modify options support |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for AD user attribute |
| - | BCX WDS Rebuild - Improved logic and speed of rebuild process now without repartitioning |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added support for sending emails |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added optional support to enable assignments for nested groups using <EnableNestedGroups>true</EnableNestedGroups> |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated SQL database structure for new features |
Details on configuring your email settings including some common scenarios can be found at:
http://web.burconix.com/documentation/bcx-network-management-tools-v3/?p=Settings/EmailServer
More information on configuring Task Automation can be found at:
http://web.burconix.com/documentation/bcx-network-management-tools-v3/?p=TaskAutomation
v3.0.1.1
This minor update brings various bug fixes for the latest Windows 10 build 1607 and LTSB 2016, as well as stability improvements to the BCX Server Service when starting up a high number of stations automatically.
Please note that following this update OU user templates will use a new format for masks introducing an end tag, for example %u will now become %u%. All existing templates will be updated automatically so no user action is required.
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| - | BCX Manager - Updated all user templates to now have a start and end % tag |
| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to just move user data using the move user wizard |
| - | BCX Manager - Added MIS Compare type for student new starters that have been admitted but not started |
| - | BCX Manager - Added MIS Compare type for registration groups, house groups and current year |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk validate shares and permissions on multiple users |
| - | BCX Manager - Added multiple user import shortcut to OU ribbon view |
| - | BCX Manager - Added refresh prompt when switching from MIS Compare configuration to sync view |
| - | BCX Manager - Added prompt option to use rename wizard when changing a username |
| - | BCX Manager - Added duplicate AD username validation on multiple import before save to CSV prompt |
| - | BCX Manager - Added right menu for copy LDAP path to clipboard on top of ou, group, user and station |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated formatting of the MIS Compare all view report |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated MIS Compare to show current OU name instead of dataset when comparing |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated move user wizard logic to manage users that dont match the defined OU template |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated text wrapping logic for package task arguments view |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated logic for multiple selection enable and disable shortcuts |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated group name logic to follow active directory pre 2000 name for groups with forward or backslash |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated export to csv to include full datetime values |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved memory utilisation when running MIS Compare for groups |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed move user wizard not always launching from MIS Compare |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed right click OU in users and computers treeview not selecting the item first |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added detect and retry for Windows 8.1 and 10 on initial printer connection failure |
| - | BCX Client Service - Improved pre logon wallpaper logic for Windows 10 build 1607 |
| - | BCX Client Service - Fixed issue where service will not stop after a local user logon |
| - | BCX Server Service Helper - Added to monitor CPU usage and manage active client connections to manage service load |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added support for additional BCX synchronized organisations units |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed issue where groups with forward or backslash didnt assign correctly |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed issue where a deadlock can cause a schedule task to be run twice |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed issue where the service only accepts data from one AV Reporting Client at a time |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed issue where an unconfigured client policy causes input string error client side |
| - | BCX Server Service - Improved SQL deadlock and timeout handling for high load on station startup |
v3.0.1.0
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including a new pre logon UI allowing you to see packages tasks, remote rebuild and the network connection status pre user logon on the window login screen.
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We are pleased to announce the new pre logon UI now available in v3.0.1.0, with support for Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows 10.
This allows you to see package tasks running on machines without being logged on, including when a station is being rebuilt. We have also added a new network status feature, this displays a working offline message pre logon to let the user know when the device is not connected to the network.
| - | BCX Client Service - Added display package task status pre windows logon |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added display rebuild status pre windows logon |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added display network connection status pre windows logon |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for client policy |
| - | BCX AV Log Reader - Added support for reading sophos enterprise scan times |
| - | BCX WDS Rebuild - Added support for rebuild when using a MDT partitioned windows 10 installation |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Updated command parameters to ignore computername case |
| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to disable shortcuts without removing assignments |
| - | BCX Manager - Added right click choose MIS compare type on OU for matched groups different memberships |
| - | BCX Manager - Added prompt to disconnect active session when in use on move or rename user |
| - | BCX Manager - Added default client policy option under settings |
| - | BCX Manager - Added datetime format globalisation based on system culture |
| - | BCX Manager - Added build settings configuration for stations without BCX Client |
| - | BCX Manager - Added warning when moving or deleting an OU with protection switched on |
| - | BCX Manager - Added status x of y on MIS Compare all |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved logic on local client detection for x64 stations |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated logic on cleanup usernames with spaces |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated AV Information filters to ignore those not reporting back status |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed index out of bounds error when using a custom MIS admission query |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed incorrect UPN on user creation stopping 365 creating a mailbox |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed object reference not set when creating some types of mailbox |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where AV Computers appear more than once |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where unable to read logon history after moving a user |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue with MIS group memberships differences not being detected |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where adding to MIS ignore lists didnt always save |
| - | BCX Update - Updated working directory logic when running as a scheduled task |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated database structure to support new features |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed issue where renamed computers would duplicate in AV Information |
| - | BCX Server Service - Added User/MIS template validation on ADS Sync |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector Service - Fixed issue where UPN showing not valid if case was different |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Added support for disconnecting files in use on user shares |
v3.0.0.9
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including a new AV Information feature allowing you to view and acknowledge virus outbreak events from within BCX Manager. We have also added the ability to move and rename users, updating email aliases and home directory paths at the same time.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added AV Information feature |
| - | BCX Manager - Added move and rename user wizard functions to users and computers |
| - | BCX Manager - Added remote install to push AV Reporting Service MSI |
| - | BCX AV Reporting Service - Added new MSI to install AV Reporting features on servers |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Added functionailty for moving user data |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated database structure to support new features |
| - | BCX Change Password - Fixed issue that caused crash on lookup using star in character |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added AV information functionality |
| - | BCX Client Service - Fixed service not always starting on slower Windows 10 stations |
| - | BCX Client Service - Fixed lock screen reverting to slideshow for Windows 10 build 1511 |
You can use AV Information review and acknowledge outbreaks:
http://web.burconix.com/documentation/bcx-network-management-tools-v3/?p=AVInformation/AcknowledgeDetectedThreats
You can also deploy the AV Reporting Service to your servers:
http://web.burconix.com/documentation/bcx-network-management-tools-v3/?p=AVInformation/ClientInstallationForServers
If you have lots of computers reporting "Not scanned for 2 weeks" you can enable catch-up quick scan for regular av scanning:
https://portal.burconix.com/kb/480
v3.0.0.8
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including bulk enable email groups, and create mail groups from MIS class groups. You can now set address book policies from user templates, with full support for Exchange 2016. We have also added an optional AUP Tool that displays an acceptable use policy with logging which can be auto started on logon.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added ability to read domain local, universal security and distribution groups |
| - | BCX Manager - Added group type tab to set group types including mail enable checkbox for Exchange and 365 |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk select existing groups and change type with mail enable for Exchange and 365 |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk select existing groups and add members to multiple groups |
| - | BCX Manager - Added create email group types to MIS compare class groups for Exchange and 365 |
| - | BCX Manager - Added File - Remote Installation push MSI support for File Connector and BCX Client |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Exchange/365 address book policy to user templates |
| - | BCX Manager - Added set address book policy on mailbox creation for Exchange and 365 |
| - | BCX Manager - Added shortcut priority under advanced to control the order of auto starting shortcuts |
| - | BCX Manager - Added right click choose MIS compare type on OU |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated BCX Customer Portal auto logon to use new online portal |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Users and Computers ribbon to only show controls for the selected object type |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated MIS dataset query for students and parents to include students with a future leaving date |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated wording on printer task default priority explanation |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue with previously selected station OU assignment missing |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue with groups with / in CN Path not showing correctly for users |
| - | BCX Client Service - Fixed issue where remotely viewing packagelog.txt stops completed packages reporting correctly |
| - | BCX Client Service - Increased message size buffer to 1K for improved TCP Encryption |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added beta support for reading SCEP, Forefront and Defender logs |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated database structure to support new features |
| - | BCX MIS Extractor - Added No Photo Mode and SQL Command Timeout setting |
| - | BCX MIS Extractor - Added Browse for sims connect.ini |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for Exchange 2016 |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for Azure AD Connect v1.1 |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for set address book policy on mailbox creation |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for mail enabling universal active directory groups |
| - | BCX AUP - Added under BCX\Tools provides an acceptable use policy with logging which can be auto started on logon |
| Documentation from the AUP Tool can be found in the Customer Knowledgebase |
v3.0.0.7
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements for local exchange, hybrid and 365 cloud management including bulk create mailboxes and email address management. As well as limit OS options for shortcuts and packages on Windows 10.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added limit shortcuts and packages with Windows 10 support |
| - | BCX Manager - Added manage email addresses from user properties for 365 and Exchange |
| - | BCX Manager - Added user template options for email addresses |
| - | BCX Manager - Added detection of mail attribute not matching primary SMTP address |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk create user mailboxes from right click selected users |
| - | BCX Manager - Added validation for non-ascii characters in usernames |
| - | BCX Manager - Added visual notification in status bar when BCX Update is made available |
| - | BCX Manager - Added auto installation of new licence key for maintenance renewals |
| - | BCX Manager - Added support for student admission number and MISID as the default password |
| - | BCX Manager - Added a notes tab to user objects |
| - | BCX Manager - Added configure MIS database from SIMS connect.ini |
| - | BCX Manager - Added support for multiple exchange connectors in different modes |
| - | BCX Manager - Added option for remote check for updates right click option for connector services |
| - | BCX Manager - Added advanced custom MIS type drop down option |
| - | BCX Manager - Added warning prompt when a slash is used in a OU name |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated random password generator to always be complex |
| - | BCX Manager - Moved notes into separate tab on station objects |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed BCX Customer Portal not logging in once window is closed |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where package wizard causes manager to crash when misconfigured |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed unable to remove MIS Template for OU deleted outside of BCX |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed on multiple user import, description not updating as expected |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved up down arrow functions on multiple object lists |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved auto scroll on package log refresh |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved validation for user template servername and path |
| - | BCX MIS Extractor - Fixed error when working directory not set in scheduled task |
| - | BCX Change Password - Added legacy support for previous password requirement settings |
| - | BCX Change Password - Added command parameter currentuser for logged on mode |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added support for bcxserver.xml to override DNS Lookup |
| - | BCX Server Service - Improved TCPIP handshake protocol for all tools |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for Azure Active Directory Connect |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for 365 mailbox status |
v3.0.0.61
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements to our MIS comparison tool, assignment checking and a new notes tab to package tasks, as well as improvements to the BCX Rename Computer tool.
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| - | BCX Manager - Updated Sims MIS Queries to exclude staff that didnt start |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Sims MIS Queries to fix duplicate parents where they have multiple students on roll |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Sims MIS Queries to include admitted in admissions |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed DOB showing as 01/01/0001 when none found |
| - | BCX Manager - Added auto cleanup whitespace for display names not supported by Exchange |
| - | BCX Manager - Added %t for title when using MIS Sync to allow display name masks such as %t %1F %l = Mr G Connolly |
| - | BCX Manager - Added new package add multiple assignment without testing warning with setting to disable |
| - | BCX Manager - Added notes tab to package task details to store internal/technical/licence notes |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed add shortcut with default assignments on filtered list issue |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated MIS default password logic for empty postcode password will be nopostcode and empty dob will be nodob |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Fixed issue with jobs not being removed from the queue on completion |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Fixed issue where the disk quota percentage bar does not populate for FSRM Quotas |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added BCXRenameComputerAutoStart.exe to client which does not require admin privileges for auto name check in UAC enabled environments |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Checks for spaces in computername, limits to 15 chars and formats uppercase |
| - | BCX MIS Extractor - Added new tool for report based sims data extraction |
v3.0.0.6
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including the first release of our MIS Comparison tool, as well as adding display pictures in the staff change password utility and beta remote rebuild support for EFI Installations of Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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| - | BCX Manager - Release of BCX MIS Comparison |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk change MIS datasets tool for September |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed username backspace not working until you type other char |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed copy OU template twice left duplicate groups in template |
| - | BCX Change Password - Added <ShowDisplayPicture>true</ShowDisplayPicture> option |
| - | BCX WDS Rebuild - Added beta support for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 EFI remote rebuild |
| - | BCX Client Service - Impero tray icon conflict fix causing tray icons not clickable |
| - | BCX Client Service - Added WMI Database corruption detection |
| - | BCX Server Service - Database structure updates for MIS features |
| - | BCX Server Service - Improved station sync logic for stations renamed during ADS sync |
| - | BCX Database Backup Tool - Updated UI and improved database restore function |
v3.0.0.5
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including beta support for Office 365 and Exchange 2013 Hybrid mailbox creation, AD user photo manipulation, setting build groups from the rename computer tool, overlaying display names to wallpapers, as well as improvements to the live testing version of our MIS Sync Tool.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added user photo right click browse and clear on user properties |
| - | BCX Manager - Added user photo display to reset password and information panel |
| - | BCX Manager - Added password last set and logon history to reset password |
| - | BCX Manager - Added generate random password to new user and password reset |
| - | BCX Manager - Added enable auto refresh mode on view package log |
| - | BCX Manager - Added overlay display name feature to wallpaper tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added view pending tasks on right click exchange connector in settings |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated logon history sort order to show most recent at the top |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated package task details view to align taskname text left |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved arrow key navigation/space on selecting OU when adding assignments |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed template mask %ll%f not showing correctly when firstname starts with L |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed groups reading members status when there are none |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed sort order on add new printer searcher |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed tasks cancelled between dates showing when not cancelled |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Added support for setting WDS Build Group on rename |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Fixed unable to reboot when locked |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added beta support for Office 365 and Exchange 2013 hybrid |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Exchange 2013 version updated to Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework |
| - | BCX Server Service - Database structure updates |
| - | BCX Client - Added beta support for Windows 10 Technical Preview builds from 9926 |
| - | BCX Client - Added support for display name on wallpapers |
v3.0.0.4
This update brings various bug fixes and enhancements including support for exchange mailbox archives, displaying web tools by type, bulk user password reset and 2012R2 multi-level DFS path support.
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| - | BCX Manager - Added display in groups setting for Web Tools |
| - | BCX Manager - Added network card into Station Information |
| - | BCX Manager - Added real time connector IP, mode and status to File - Settings - Connector Services |
| - | BCX Manager - Added support for multi-level DFS Paths |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Exchange mailbox archive database to settings and OU Templates |
| - | BCX Manager - Added bulk user password reset to users and computers and user information |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved UI for multi-select on choose bottom printer in list |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated export to CSV on add multiple stations to auto remove header |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed invalid path in user template when local folder name has a $ in |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed add station thread ui error |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed remove default printer from task error |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed unable to import stations from CSV file without description |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed sync station issue where viewing multiple station package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed on create user with no template prompt to OU template null error |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed user must change password on next logon bug |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed last completed date on package task not always most recent |
| - | BCX Rename Computer - Improved MAC address detection logic for LAN card |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated scheduled startup shutdown task logic to fix running on demand issues |
| - | BCX Server Service - Minor database structure updates for windows 10, exchange archive and MIS Sync |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated service startup error handing |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated rebuild logic to detect machines involved in multiple tasks simultaneously |
| - | BCX Server Service - Fixed rebuild task not starting if a station is packaging |
| - | Connector Services - Added debuglog archiving, disabled AEL in debug mode and added service status |
| - | Connector Services - Fixed service timeout null exception issue on startup |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added support for exchange archive databases |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Improved memory utilisation when using NTFS quotas on 2012R2 |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Added support for apostrophe in sharename |
| - | BCX Client - Improved MAC address detection logic for LAN card |
| - | BCX Update - Excluded debuglogs from service backup pre update and forced BCXDebug check |
v3.0.0.31
This update brings various bug fixes and UI speed enhancements along with legacy support for NTFS quotas, a hide offline option on shortcuts and DFS user area support.
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| v3.0.0.31 |
| - | BCX WDS Server Tool - Support for 2012R2 Update 1 WDS Discovery Image |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Station Information to show count at top on multiple select |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed missing package tasks not showing for some stations |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed groups not showing all members over 1500 |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed apostrophe stopping v2 startup task importing |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed unable to open recently moved object |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed on new OU template syntax error |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed reopen weblink not displaying content |
| - | BCX Server - Added Directory Service Exception Detection |
| - | BCX Server - Added Max SQL Timeout Detection |
| - | BCX Client - Fixed service startup errors not stopping service |
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| v3.0.0.3 |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated copy template from OU to be alphabetical |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated create new OU forces apply before allowing templates |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated OU template window width to fit text with labels |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed bug where share not checked but shares the users folder |
| - | BCX Manager - Added scheduled task settings validation |
| - | BCX Manager - Added backup function to submit feedback via web browser |
| - | BCX Manager - Added limited by OS and task disabled status on view package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added hide filtered on view package tasks for limited by OS/disabled |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed where logon script/profile path mismatched on user creation |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed double click on scrollbar adds previously selected object |
| - | BCX Manager - Added prompt for selected on add assignment when nothing is in the add box |
| - | BCX Manager - Added support for adding groups to groups in users and computers |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed on change font setting in wallpaper task apply button not working |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where convert package to custom leaves invalid data in the x64 package task |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue right click in open space in users and computers on first load shows unusable menu |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed issue where shortcut linked not checked on package task even though a shortcut is selected |
| - | BCX Manager - Added support for editing package linked, shortcut grouped assignments from package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added DFS home path location support |
| - | BCX Manager - Added save user preferences for show exit codes and filtered on package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added disk quota and logon history tabs to settings page |
| - | BCX Manager - Added legacy NTFS disk quota options |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed crash on open a newly created OU from object view |
| - | BCX Manager - Added loading dialogue to read/save settings |
| - | BCX Manager - Added hide offline functionality to shortcuts |
| - | BCX Manager - Removed docked bcx controls to implement web tools as draggable tabs |
| - | BCX Manager - Added threaded list population when adding objects to groups |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated scheduled event types to information events for updated tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added scheduled task status and new icon for completed with warnings |
| - | BCX Manager - Added sync station on view package tasks without selecting package |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated rerun/mark completed button logic on view package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved AD sync logic when switching away from the users and computers |
| - | BCX Manager - Improved UI speed on opening users/stations/groups/packages using async workers |
| - | BCX Manager - Added detection of old .NET 4.0 version with upgrade prompt |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed on open scheduled task with group exception shows CN from LDAP Error |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed crash on open a package task while pending packages is open |
| - | BCX Manager - Added prompt support for checking advanced os limits when package is linked to a shortcut |
| - | BCX File Server Connector - Added legacy NTFS disk quota support |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Fixed issue with 3 character mailboxes not creating |
| - | BCX Exchange Connector - Added detect and recover from Access Denied on authentication timeout |
| - | BCX Server - Fixed issue where OS upgraded machine assumes previous OS on first package run |
| - | BCX Server - Fixed issue where v2 client syncs and starts a limited by OS task before completing upgrade |
| - | BCX Server - SQL database structure update for added functionality |
| - | BCX Client - Fixed issue with offline cache on first logon uppercase for v2 upgraded clients |
| - | BCX Client - Fixed issue where service fails to start due to unknown screen resolution |
| - | BCX Client - Updated station is being rebuild typo to rebuilt |
| - | BCX Client - Support added for Hide Shortcut Offline feature |
| - | BCX Client - Fixed issue with offline cache not found when user has been recreated |
| - | BCX Client - Fixed unable to cleanup tray icons event on logon |
| - | BCX Client - Windows caption changed to BCX Client Logon |
| - | BCX Change Password - Added support for multiple settings using command parameter "customxml students.xml" |
v3.0.0.2
This update brings various bug fixes and UI improvements along with arrow navigation and searching for Users and Computers as well EmployeeID filtering under User Information.
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| - | BCX Manager - Updated default sort on View Package Tasks when in packages tab to be by station name |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed Ribbon OU Details null reference when nothing in listview was selected |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed Enable Disable Startup Shutdown Task reverting to v2 settings on manager startup |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed clicking white space next to checkboxes |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated font size on package task disable checkbox |
| - | BCX Manager - Added disable wallpaper task checkbox to wallpaper details |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated settings Add Web URL scroll to new row and edit first cell |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed disable task in listview not refreshing correctly |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed View Package Tasks for multiple selection of stations not showing |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed close on yes/no dialog assumed yes in some scenarios |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated logic and changed confirmation to CSV list for when re-running and marking complete package tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Search Active Directory to scroll item into view on enter |
| - | BCX Manager - Added tab and up/down arrow key support for Users and Computers and Scheduled Tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated sort order logic on clicking column for Package Task Completed Date |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated notify server of AD Change logic to use generic LDAP path |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated move OU logic to check for moving inside itself |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Ctrl + F navigates to Active Directory Search on Users and Computers |
| - | BCX Manager – Fixed Rename OU from TreeView not refreshing UI |
| - | BCX Manager - Added the logon wallpaper assignment option under scheduled tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added custom attributes/employeeID to user information panel |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated scroll into view on up/down arrow on data grid view |
| - | BCX Client Service – Updated DNS lookup function to deal with IPv6 resolution of server |
v3.0.0.1
This update brings various bug fixes and UI improvements along with Pending Package Tasks, Logon Modeling for new style Printer Assignments, and new categories have been added to Web Tools.
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| - | BCX Manager - Fixed default option on create new template has invalid mask "%f l%" instead of "%f %l" |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed combo box change package priority not saving |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed double click on expander/white space opens selected item |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed rebuild start task for x mins on edit Scheduled Task |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed unable to enter Employee ID/Custom3 when template mask enforced and no mask set |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed missing Employee ID/Custom3 on Multiple Import |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed not committing cell on multiple user import while editing |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed move station or user using AD Users and Computers disappears until next Sync |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed web tools settings crash when adding a blank URL |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed sort by RAM and C Drive Size in Station Information |
| - | BCX Manager - Fixed crash on adding a printer name over 50 chars |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated connector server order in Settings |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated scroll to selected on sorting columns |
| - | BCX Manager - Updated Logon Modelling Wizard with new Printer Task Logic |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Pending Package Tasks Option on Package Tasks |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Restart and Logoff on BCX Stations in Users and Computers to match Station Information |
| - | BCX Manager - Added validation for Server Home Path to check local path |
| - | BCX Manager - Added Printer, Licensing, Email and Storage Categories to Web Tools |
| - | BCX Server Service - Updated DNS lookup function to deal with IPv6 resolution for stations |
| - | BCX WDS Server Tool - Fix for spaces in the boot.wim filename |
| - | BCX Update – Updated to remotely close DLL files that are in use on update |
| - | BCX Update – Added support for x64 in use file IDs |
New Features in v3.0.0.0
| - | Completely new manager rewritten from the ground up with a much faster UI and modernised interface, with a ribbon bar to allow instant viewing/changing of settings. |
| - | Exceptions for User and Station Assignments added across the entire manager to allow assignment to all except specific stations/users, groups or OUs. |
| - | Quick Add for User and Station Assignments, for one click editing of assignments. |
| - | Client Support for FSRM Disk Quotas and Remote Desktop Server. |
| - | Client detection of remote thin client name for assignments based on thin name. |
| - | Exchange 2013 Support for mailbox creation when single/bulk users are imported. |
| - | Grouping of Shortcuts to allow simple assignments of multiple shortcuts in one go. |
| - | 64bit and 32bit shortcuts in one Shortcut/Package Task for easy mixed client OS support. |
| - | Convert existing packages to Uninstall Task in a single click, and Update Package Task option to quickly update packages such as flash and redeploy in one operation. |
| - | Filter task lists by priority/package type and by shortcut linked in the manager view. |
| - | Printer Task logic updated to include priority for better management of multiple assigned printer tasks, and backup custom default option to revert to network where a local printer is not available. |
| - | Multiple resolutions supported in one Wallpaper Task, client will detect from available resolutions in the task. |
| - | Automatic scheduled and on-demand wake-on-lan with remote rebuilding of computers, even to a new OS. |
| - | Ability to schedule the bulk enabling/disabling of user accounts, to assist with pre scheduling the disable staff users at the end of term and enable new starters at specific start dates. |
| - | Schedule package and shortcut assignments to happen out of hours to allow staged deployment of software. |
| - | Schedule wallpaper assignments can be used to pre schedule different wallpaper assignments to be set for special occasions. |
| - | Advanced Filtering and Status Summary added to User and Station Information to quickly identify machines with issues, and old user accounts. |
| - | Individual column filtering under Station Information allows you to limit the view to certain specifications, making bulk changes such as setting the WDS Build groups a simple operation. |
| - | Extra options added in for Remote Assistance and Remote Management, these default to the included Microsoft standard utilities or can be customised to use your preferred tools. |
| - | User information can be used to quickly locate a user, showing the station they are logged on to so you can provide remote assistance with one click. |
| - | Ability to see when users last set their passwords. |
| - | Web Tools added to bring the BCX Portal to your desktop with saved credentials, along with your other 3rd Party web based network tools, such as your own in house web based helpdesk/booking systems or network device management. |
| - | Built in Feedback and Bug Report Tool to quickly feedback ideas and report any issues detected. |
| - | Tips and Information displaying new functionality as it’s added. |
| - | BCX Rename computer can be auto started on Admin logon, and now supports "waiting for packages to complete" before rename, as well as reboot on completion to even further ease the install of machines. |
| - | Instant grace licence option added to the manager to allow 30 more stations for 30 days when close to licence limit and replacing stations on your network. |
| - | Client now interactively shows the package tasks its running for Administrators, with progress and number of package tasks remaining. |
| - | Client and Manager now support long filenames including spaces in custom package tasks when enclosed in speech marks. |
| - | Help bubbles have been added in the manager, with hover tooltips to explain options. These are also clickable and will take you to the relevant section in the user guide. |
Release History
| | December 2018 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.5 |
| | June 2018 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.4 |
| | August 2017 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.3 |
| | Januray 2017 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.2 |
| | October 2016 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.1 |
| | July 2016 | - | Public Release of v3.0.1.0 |
| | April 2016 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.9 |
| | March 2016 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.8 |
| | November 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.7 |
| | September 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.61 |
| | July 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.6 |
| | June 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.5 |
| | March 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.4 |
| | February 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.31 |
| | Januray 2015 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.3 |
| | November 2014 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.2 |
| | October 2014 | - | Public Release of v3.0.0.1 |
| | September 2014 | - | First Release of v3.0.0.0 |
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