CloudStack Enterprise v4.2.1 Release Notes
Overview
This release includes critical security updates, performance improvements, and new features for enhanced workflow automation. We recommend all users upgrade to this version.
New Features
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Workflow Builder 2.0
- Drag-and-drop interface for custom automation
- 15+ new workflow templates
- Integration with external CI/CD pipelines
- Real-time workflow validation
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Enhanced Security Controls
- Multi-factor authentication for workspace access
- Role-based access control improvements
- Advanced audit logging capabilities
- SSO integration with major providers
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Performance Optimizations
- 40% reduction in cold start times
- Improved memory management for large workloads
- Optimized database query performance
- Reduced latency in cross-region operations
Bug Fixes
- Fixed race condition in concurrent job scheduling
- Resolved memory leak in long-running background tasks
- Corrected timestamp handling in audit logs
- Fixed UI rendering issues in Safari browsers
- Addressed intermittent connection drops in websocket connections
Security Updates
- Patched critical vulnerability in authentication module (CVE-2024-1234)
- Updated OpenSSL to version 3.1.4
- Fixed potential XSS vulnerability in dashboard components
- Improved input validation for API endpoints
Deprecations
The following features are now deprecated and will be removed in v5.0.0:
- Legacy workflow engine
- XML configuration format (replaced by YAML)
- Old REST API endpoints (v1)
Known Issues
- Dashboard metrics may display delayed data in certain timezone configurations
- Custom workflow templates occasionally require reload after saving
- PDF export feature may fail with documents larger than 50MB
System Requirements
- Operating System: Linux kernel 5.15+, Windows Server 2019+
- RAM: Minimum 8GB (16GB recommended)
- CPU: 4 cores minimum
- Storage: 20GB available space
- Database: PostgreSQL 13+ or MySQL 8.0+
Installation Notes
- Backup all data before upgrading
- Stop all running services
- Run upgrade script:
./upgrade.sh - Verify database migrations
- Restart services
Documentation Updates
- Added new troubleshooting guide
- Updated API documentation with new endpoints
- Revised security best practices guide
- Added migration guide for deprecated features
For detailed documentation, visit our docs portal.
Support
For technical support, contact our team at support@example.com or visit our support portal.
Build: 4.2.1.1337
Release Date: November 6, 2024
SHA256: e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
Full Changelog: v0.0.1...v0.2.4