(imported topic written by SystemAdmin)
We have been running 7.1.1.315 with plans to upgrade to 7.2.4.60.
Now I’m seeing new fixlets for 7.1.8.13.
If 7.2 is out, why is there new content for a 7.1 update?
Does the 7.2 update contain the same fixes in 7.1.8.13?
(imported comment written by jessewk)
Hi Mike,
We wanted to release a patch for 7.1 for folks who are not ready to go to 7.2 but are experiencing some of the client UI issues. The scope of changes in the 7.1 patch is smaller than upgrading from 7.1 to 7.2.
I’ll add the announcement that went out to the BES Admin list in the post below.
Jesse
(imported comment written by jessewk)
BigFix has modified content in the BES Support site. Upgrade content for the BES 7.1 and 7.2 branches has been updated for the 7.1.8 and 7.2.4 patch releases, respectively.
BigFix 7.2.4 is a patch update to the previous 7.2 release. The most important changes are BigFix Agent changes to address a number of issues in the BESClientUI. All BigFix 7.2.4 components are forward and backwards compatible with all other 7.2.x components and can be upgraded in any order. All customers are recommended to upgrade to 7.2.4 for the latest fixes, updates, and enhancements. 7.1.8 has similar changes for the 7.1 branch.
The following content has been modified (titles reflect the newest version):
BES 7.1:
ID: 548 Updated BES Server Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13) - BES Remote Database
ID: 549 Updated BES Installation Folders Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 547 Updated BES Server and BES Console Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13) - Known Issues
ID: 550 Updated BES API Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 551 Updated BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13) - Win98/ME
ID: 552 Updated BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13) - WinNT/2000/2003/XP/Vista/2008
ID: 553 Updated BES Server and BES Console Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 554 Updated BES Relay Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 572 Updated BES Web Reports Server Available! (Version 7.1.8.13) - Standalone BES Web Reports Server
ID: 570 Install BES Relay 7.1
ID: 555 Updated RH80 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 556 Updated RHE3 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 557 Updated RHE3 x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 558 Updated Solaris 10 x86 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 559 Updated SUSE x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 560 Updated SUSE BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 561 Updated RHE4 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 562 Updated ESX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 563 Updated Solaris 7 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 564 Updated Solaris 8 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 565 Updated HP-UX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 566 Updated Solaris 9 & 10 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 567 Updated AIX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
ID: 569 Updated RHE4 x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.1.8.13)
BES 7.2:
ID: 637 Updated BES Installation Folders Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 638 Updated BES Web Reports Server Available! (Version 7.2.4.60) - Standalone BES Web Reports Server
ID: 639 Updated BES Server Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60) - BES Remote Database
ID: 640 Updated BES Relay Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 641 Updated BES Server and BES Console Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 642 Updated BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60) - WinNT/2000/2003/XP/Vista/2008
ID: 643 Updated BES API Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 644 Updated BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60) - Win98/ME
ID: 645 Updated BES Server and BES Console Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60) - Known Issues
ID: 650 Install BES Relay 7.2
ID: 613 Updated AIX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 623 Updated ESX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 624 Updated HP-UX BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 625 Updated RH80 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 626 Updated RHE3 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 627 Updated RHE3 x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 628 Updated RHE4 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 629 Updated RHE4 x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 630 Updated Solaris 10 x86 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 631 Updated Solaris 7 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 632 Updated Solaris 8 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 633 Updated Solaris 9 & 10 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 634 Updated SUSE BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 635 Updated SUSE x86_64 BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 648 Updated RHE4 s390x BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.4.60)
ID: 649 Updated Mac OS X BES Client Now Available! (Version 7.2.2.38)
BES Support published version: 555
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(imported comment written by ErinC91)
Where can I download the stand-alone versions of the new 7.2.4.60 client and console ? I can’t seem to find them on the website http://support.bigfix.com/bes/install/downloadbes.html
I’ve already pushed out tasks to upgrade the server, consoles and clients via the console but I like to have the stand-alone installers too.
(imported comment written by jessewk)
Client, console, and server installers are custom to each deployment. You need to download the “installer installer” and use it to upgrade the customized installers that were created when you first installed. Just download the 145 MB file listed on that page, or use the direct link below, and run it on your server. It will detect the presence of the old installers and prompt you to upgrade your BESInstallers folder.
http://download.bigfix.com/download/bes/72/BES-7.2.4.60.exe
Jesse
(imported comment written by ErinC91)
Ah I see, thanks for the clarification jessewk, that makes sense 