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Wednesday
May092012

Condition Remains GREEN

Apple has released Lion 10.7.4 client and server. Quick overview of the fixes are provided below. 

OSX Lion Client:

  • Resolve an issue in which the "Reopen windows when logging back in" setting is always enabled.
  • Improve compatibility with certain British third-party USB keyboards.
  • Addresses permission issues that may be caused if you use the Get Info inspector function "Apply to enclosed items…" on your home directory. For more information, see this article.
  • Improve Internet sharing of PPPoE connections.
  • Improve using a proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file.
  • Address an issue that may prevent files from being saved to an SMB server.
  • Improve printing to an SMB print queue.
  • Improve performance when connecting to a WebDAV server.
  • Enable automatic login for NIS accounts.
  • Include RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras.
  • Improve the reliability of binding and logging into Active Directory accounts.
  • The OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update includes Safari 5.1.6, which contains stability improvements.

OSX Lion Server:

File Sharing

  • defining custom names for file share points
  • using Kerberos authentication
  • emptying trash when using a network mounted home directory
  • using WebDAV with third-party iOS clients
  • copying files and Finder information over SMB
  • general reliability of SMB file services

Profile Manager

  • enhanced payloads and management settings for iOS and OS X clients
  • reliability of device enrollments after changing server hostname
  • configuring VPN management settings
  • using profiles to join 802.1x networks
  • installing enterprise iOS applications
  • setting iCloud, Spotlight and Media Restrictions for OS X clients

Web Server

  • improved handling of URL redirects and alias matches

Mail Server

  • improved reliability of SMTP services
  • prevent overwriting of manually configured greylisted mail servers

The update also includes specific fixes for:

  • more flexible service data storage
  • reconfiguring DNS settings when changing hostnames
  • editing DNS expirations
  • archival and migration of Open Directory
  • preserving local accounts during upgrades
Monday
May072012

Condition Remains GREEN

Apple has released iOS 5.1.1, before the update users should make an encrypted backup of their iOS device. The update includes Safari and WebKit updates to address URL Spoofing (CVE-2012-0674), memory corruption (CVE-2012-0672) and multiple cross site scripting issues. (CVE-2011-3046/CVE-2011-3056). These updates should be applied promptly. 

Additionally the following improvements are included:

  • Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
  • Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
  • Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
  • Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
  • Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase