What's new in AlloyScan 24
Updated: July 19, 2024
Check out the summary of changes we made to AlloyScan in 2024.
24.10 |
July 19, 2024 |
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Global audit scheduleNow, every new site comes with a default audit schedule (daily at 1 a.m.). When a site is created, the global administrator can customize that default schedule and activate it, ensuring that all new devices are audited regularly. This change not only simplifies site management but also enhances consistency and ensures timely audits, saving valuable time and reducing administrative effort. |
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We’ve revised the permissions for the "User" role to ensure its members cannot make changes that could impact others. Previously, users could inadvertently add and delete groups in the Inventory section or create audit schedules. The "User" role now allows users to scan and audit segments and devices and view all objects in AlloyScan, but prevents any modifications. In contrast, the "Administrator" role provides full permissions for all actions in AlloyScan, including access to the Admin Center. |
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Resolved some other issues reported in previous versions. |
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24.9 |
July 5, 2024 |
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Streamlined avatar setupAssigning avatars to organizations and users is now more intuitive. The avatar editor streamlines customization, offering improved previews that simplify the entire process.
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Efficient device viewingViewing individual devices in the Inventory section is now more efficient. Device "cards" now overlay the left panel with group trees, maximizing screen space to provide a detailed and comprehensive view of audited devices. |
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Improved subscription and usage monitoringThe subscription monitoring feature introduced last year has undergone refinement and enhancement. We've revised and improved how the application responds to hitting license limits, fine-tuned the wording of system notifications, and enhanced their display logic. |
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Resolved issues reported in previous versions. |
24.8 |
June 14, 2024 |
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Command-line installation for Windows audit agentAdded the ability to install the Windows audit agent from the command line, allowing for silent automatic installation from a script. You can now run the installer directly from the command line by passing the necessary parameters through public properties.
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External tools with encrypted credentialsWe've enhanced the External Tools functionality for remote execution of commands, scripts, applications, and utilities on target devices. With this update, you can now pass encrypted passwords to your commands and scripts. This improvement ensures secure and seamless operations, protecting sensitive information during remote executions and streamlining your workflow. First, create a placeholder for a password and specify the value, which will be stored encrypted. Then, use your placeholder when configuring external tools, and the placeholder will be replaced with the actual value at runtime. INFO: For details, see Help: Tools.
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Resolved issues reported in previous versions. |
24.6 |
April 26, 2024 |
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Data grid footer redesignTo highlight important information, a new footer design has been implemented in data grids. It now displays the total number of items in the grid (Records) and the number of selected items (Selected), if any. |
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Internal improvements and bug fixes. |
24.5 |
April 9, 2024 |
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Reset forgotten passwordThis release introduces a new feature allowing users to reset their passwords. Click a new Forgot password? link on the Sign In page, and after entering your email address, you'll receive a password reset link with instructions.
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Admin Center refinementAs part of our ongoing efforts to enhance AlloyScan usability and create a more streamlined and visually cohesive interface, we have implemented a number of improvements in the Admin Center. Notably, data grids now occupy the entire width of the screen, and the navigational tree menu has been enhanced for better distinction. |
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Internal improvements and bug fixes. |
24.4 |
March 28, 2024 |
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Audit agents for macOS and LinuxWe're thrilled to introduce audit agents for macOS and Linux machines. Now, you can efficiently audit your entire fleet of computers using the reliable and convenient agent-based method. INFO: For details, see Help: Using the Audit Agent.
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Improved change trackingWe've enhanced our capabilities for tracking and reporting changes, spanning various types of network devices. Additionally, we've introduced visual enhancements to streamline the fine-tuning process of this feature within the Admin Center. |
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Internal improvements and bug fixes. |
24.3 |
March 14, 2024 |
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Recharge date and usage historyYour subscription information now shows the recharge date for your monthly limits and the history of your license limits usage. The new data is available under My Organization | Limits and usage in the Admin Center. |
Last sign-inAdministrators can now monitor users' recent activity using the Last sign-in information. See the new column on the Identity and access management | Users page in the Admin Center. |
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Configuration updatesWe’ve made improvements to the auto-update mechanism for the configuration of installed Audit Services and Audit Agents. Now, they proactively check for changes before updating, which helps conserve resources. Currently, the only configuration setting available is the logging level, but this is just the beginning. To access the configuration settings, go to My Organization | Tasks and services | Audit Services / Audit Agents in the Admin Center and click Configuration.
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Internal improvements and bug fixes. |
24.2 |
March 1, 2024 |
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Change historyAlloyScan now tracks change history—computer configuration changes between audits, including hardware, software, and system modifications. You can view this information in the Inventory section, on a new Change history tab within the computer detail form.
IMPORTANT: To activate this feature, enable change tracking in the Admin Center. As an AlloyScan administrator, you may also want to add new categories of changes to track. These and other administrative settings are available under My Organization | Settings | Change tracking. INFO: For details, see Help: Change tracking. |
External toolsNow you can remotely run commands, scripts, apps, and utilities on target computers and other audited devices directly from within AlloyScan. Out-of-the-box, you have access to popular network commands and tools such as Telnet, Ping, VNC, Remote Desktop, Trace Route, Wake on LAN, Reboot, and more.
TIP: AlloyScan administrators can configure new tools and modify existing configurations in the Admin Center, under My Organization | Settings | Tools. INFO: For details, see Help: Tools. |
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A number of minor improvements and bug fixes. |
24.1 |
January 26, 2024 |
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Log improvementsThe log viewing in this release has been significantly improved in terms of appearance, convenience, and speed of operation. Audit logs are initially shown collapsed, with only the number of devices indicated. Expanding a log shows the most vital audit details for each device, allowing you to quickly understand the overall situation. For troubleshooting or closer examination, there is also an option to select an individual device to delve into a more detailed log. The new release also includes the ability to maximize the log viewing screen, which is particularly useful when dealing with extensive logs. INFO: For details, see Help: Logs. |
Single audit schedule per deviceFor ease and transparency in audit scheduling, we have implemented a restriction ensuring that each device has no more than one audit schedule. The configuration of an audit schedule for a device is carried out in the Audit tab of the device detail form, under Audit Schedule. This is done by clicking on the Assign schedule button, after which you can apply an existing schedule or create a new one. |
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A number of internal improvements and minor bug fixes. |
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