IBM BigFix is pleased to announce an update to IBM BigFix Self-Service Application and the Software Distribution site.
Reason for Update:
IBM BigFix Self-Service Application changes:
- New interface
- New customization option to add a short message to the footer of SSA
- New customization options for rebranding the application
SSA customization can be configured using the new Configure Self-Service Application page in the WebUI. Please refer to the documentation for more details.
Additionally, the Software Distribution site has been updated:
- Manage Software Distribution: The following fields of a SWD packages are now restricted to 255 characters: vendor, product, version, tags
- Manage Software Distribution: Fixed an issue where packages fail to export
- Manage Software Distribution: Fixed an issue where it fails to perform the SHA1 to SHA256 conversion
- Client Dashboard for Software Offers: Fixed an issue with localization
Actions to Take:
Users of the IBM BigFix Self-Service Application will need to update this component.
Fixlet 302: Upgrade IBM BigFix Self-Service Application (Windows)
Fixlet 304: Upgrade IBM BigFix Self-Service Application (Mac OS X)
Users of the Client Dashboard for Software Offers will need to update the this component.
Fixlet 16: Update Client Dashboard for Software Offers and Generate a PIN for Self Service Portal Registration (Windows, Mac)
Published Site Version:
Software Distribution, site version 78
Additional Links:
IBM BigFix Self-Service Application and Software Distribution User’s Guide:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS63NW_9.5.0/com.ibm.bigfix.lifecycle.doc/swd.html
Application Engineering Team
IBM BigFix