Bopup Communication Server 5.8.4 improves remote management features and becomes much stable

We released new version of the communication server, it is version 5.8.4 This is a major release of the IM server application under which we were working few past months. 

This release contains a lot of changes, fixes and improvements belong to the main network (core) service. So now client connections and requests are performed faster and better. The service added caching functionality that reduces an overall number of requests to the database server.

Another great change is a remote management function that is made much secure and safe. The server added 5 built-in administrator roles to make possible to assign permissions to each role. So now a remote Management Console can be run with restricted rights that are given by root administrator on the server.

These roles can be managed on Interface tab of the Options dialog in the server console

https://www.bopup.com/onlinehelp/server/options/interface_settings.html

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Bopup Communication Server version 5.6.1 released

New update of the instant messaging server is available for download. It's recent release is version 5.6.1 which added some new functionality and fixes minor issues.

Management Console of the IM server (Dashboard screen)

What's new:

Added function to export message archive to CSV files
In addition to existing function that saves message history selected in Management Console to text files we extended the export functionality and added support to export archive to CSV files. CSV format is a text format in which the data is separated with semicolons. Such files can be opened in Microsoft Excel and similar office apps where the data is shown in different columns.

Added interface improvements in Management Console running in remote mode
This change belongs to the server console when it is running in administrator mode to manage a remote instance of Bopup Communication Server. Since the service module is running remotely in such cases then the console does not show Services and Event Log links on Dashboard screen. Also it changed a status of the service from Unknown to Running (since the remote console was  able to connect to IM server) without options to Start/Stop service.

Fixed error in remote Management Console if a wrong password is entered
There is an important fix in the server console that improves functionality of Management Console installed in administation mode. The new version fixes an error when an incorrect password is entered in the console on startup in order to connect to the server instance.

There are another fixes and mprovements that the new version 5.6.1 has.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 5.6.1 — Enterprise text messaging with Active Directory (domain) and mobile apps support

Bopup Communication Server 5.4.3 is released

We released new update of the self-hosted instant messaging server, it is version 5.4.3 The new release fixes issue with sender's first and last names that can be empty when the message is sent from Bopup Messenger for Android client. So we recommend to update the server software in anyway even mobile clients are not used in the system.

The new update also improves a version upgrade procedure of remote Management Console (Admin mode). Now the setup detects, stops and removes messaging service wrongly installed by prior versions of Bopup Communication Server.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 5.4.3 — Managed self-hosted instant messaging software for small office and large enterprise networks

New version 5.2.8 of Bopup Communication Server

We updated our Bopup Communication Server product and it's version 5.2.8 is available for download at https://www.bopup.com/downloads/

Among few minor fixes and improvements the new version creates and writes a log file for Active Directory (LDAP) integration function. So it is possible to check what user accounts were found and imported, and what not.

There is also an important fix for intercommunication between Management Console and service module. We found and fixed a critical issue when the server console run under non-administrator user account or remotely to manage an existing instance of the messaging server. The service did not get and process all delivered data via TCP/IP correctly so some data became missing. This could cause different issues on sending instant messaging from the console to multiple users and groups, adding/removing accounts and updating users' contacts, and many others. So we highly recommend to update an existing versions to the recent release.

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IM server installers have been improved

We updated current installation packages of Bopup Communication Server by keeping the same version number 5.2.4. The updated installers improve installation of Management Console only (administrative mode) when the communication server is planned to be managed remotely.

Since new versions 5.x of the IM server creates and uses 'bcs50' SQL database by default then this could be an issue if the console is installed to manage an instance of the communication server that was previously upgraded from version 4.x or even from version 3.x. Those versions have 'bcs40' and 'bcs30' database names instead of 'bcs50' that made impossible installation of the remote console using setup files for versions 5.x

The updated installers add a new text field on the SQL Login setup dialog that allows to specify a proper database name. It's default value is 'bcs50' that can be changed in cases described above.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 5.2.4 — Private, stand-alone instant messaging server for offices and corporations

Minor fixes and improvements of the IM server and messenger client

We updated both Bopup Communication Server and Bopup Messenger software. New version 4.4.1 of the IM server fixed issue with sending News messages in One time only mode. This update also resolved problem with installation of remote Management Console.

Both the server and messenger improved notification support for a change of show/hide assigned users option in the messaging group properties. Now the IM client immediately reflects to this change if the option has been modified on the server console.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.4.1 and Bopup Messenger version 6.7.1 — IM software for secure chat and real-time communication

New version of the communication server fixes Management Console if it is installed in administration mode

New version 4.1.8 of Bopup Communication Server is available for download at Download Center. This release fixed issues with the Management Console when it manages a remote instance of the IM server, i.e. installed in the Administration mode. It might hang up when some data on the server is changed, for example new setup package of IM clients uploaded, server settings changed or branding image (logo) is selected.

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New update of Bopup Communication Server is available

Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.14 is now available for download at http://www.bopup.com/downloads/ This is a minor update of the software but it comes with some great improvements.

What's new:

Added option to protect with password a launch of local Management Console

As you know you can manage your communication server remotely from another computer. It is possible just enable appropriate option and protect the sever with a secure password that must be entered during installation of remote Management Console and it's connection to the running instance of the IM server. But now a local installation of the console can be also protected. This version adds a new setting in the Interface tab called "Password protect launch of local Management Console" that asks for the password each time when you run your local Management Console. It is useful if the server computer is shared with users and they can work on it directly or via Terminal Services.

The new option is available only if remote management of the IM server is currently enabled.


Added ability to edit built-in and non-removable @BUILTIN_SENDER account on the IM server

This version of the communication server bring the built-in @BUILTIN_SENDER user account visible for editing in Management Console. This account is used by the server to send News messages and private messages to users and groups from the console. Some users asked us to change it's name because there was no option to change the account details or account name. Now this account is available in the console and you are able to add first and last names, edit it's descriptions, etc. Please note that the account cannot be deleted, disabled, renamed or moved to another Organizational Unit from the "_Default". The main idea was to make the sender name more friendly when it is showing in the messenger clients.


Fixed error in the Setup Wizard that occurs when only the Management Console is installed on Windows 64-bit systems

Version 4.0.14 of Bopup Communication Server also fixes setup error if only the Management Console is installed for remote control of an existing communication server. The error occurred only on Windows x64 platforms on the page of the Setup Wizard that asks the server address and password for connection.


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New version of the communication server improves and fixes security issues

In the latest days of the past 2011 year we released new version 4.0.4 of Bopup Communication Server. The new version adds an useful function which also closes an important security issue. That function is a password that can be set up on the communication server to allow or permit a remote administration of the IM server.

Prior versions of the communication server did no have any security functions and the Management Console could be installed on any computer in the Administrative Mode to manage and control an existing instance of Bopup Communication Server.

In order to enable the password proptection open the Options dialog box in the console and go to the "Interface" tab.

Click the "Allow remote management of this instance of the communication server" check box if you want to permit remote management of your IM server. Then enter a password that should entered in the remote console and in the Setup Wizard to protect your communication server.

Now the Setup Wizard asks for security password if the Management Console is installed in the Administrative mode to manage an existing installation of the communication server. That password must be entered on the page which asks for the name/address of the IM server.

The same password is asked when the remote Management Console starts. You can save the password by checking the "Remember this password on the next startup" option.

Please note that communication service on the server computer must be started during installation/startup of the console on remote computer.

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