Linux Release - 3.3.2.101 - Plugin Handling and Updates

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FEATURES

  • New command line tooling options via “run-client”
    • Plugins can be enabled using –enable/–disable
    • Plugins can be enumerated via –list-plugins
  • Improved logging for surfacing information for better troubleshooting.

CHANGES

  • Uses a dedicated key in each plugin to control its enablement. This replaces a “PluginsDisabled” array.
    • Backwards compatibility is provided via support for disabling any plugin added to this array; however, the array will be emptied on each agent’s run.

BUG FIXES

  • Administrative permissions are no longer needed to submit logs for review
  • Cleanup of outdated code and functions

ABOUT THE UPDATE PROCESS

  • Automatic deploy release on Wednesday, 11 May 2021, visit your Installers Page to initiate early release.
  • The auto-update process will apply to computers as they perform their hourly check in.
  • Not receiving updates across your install base? How to handle out-of-date agents.
  • These are known issues.