OpUtils

We recommend users to move to the latest version, OpUtils 5.0 build #5028 released on 9th September 2008 (How can I find my Build number?)

Who should Upgrade?

Customers using build numbers 5000 and above.

Instructions to Upgrade:

1. Shut down OpUtils
2. Important: Take a manual backup of the database file (OpUtilsDB.fdb) located under <Install_Dir>/AdventNet/ME/OpUtils/firebird directory
3. Extract the downloaded zip under <Install_Dir>/AdventNet/ME/OpUtils directory. Choose yes to replace the UpdateManager.bat file.
4. Run the script 'UpdateManager.bat' (UpdateManager.sh for Linux) under the <OpUtils Home>/bin folder. This invokes the Update Manager tool
5. Click Browse button and select the Upgrade Pack (.ppm file) located under <Install_Dir>/AdventNet/ME/OpUtils directory.
6. Click Install button to install the Upgrade.
7. When completed, click "Close".
8. Click "Exit" to close the Update Manager tool.
9. Start OpUtils.

How do I locate the current version for OpUtils?

1. In the Web Client click the "About" link on top-right of the page
2. You should see the Release Version mentioned as 5 along with the Build Number
   

What's new in release 5028?

Enhancements & Bug Fixes between Build 5000 & 5028

1. Switch Port Mapper search enhanced to include the columns to search like IP Address, MAC Address, Alias Name, Physical Location etc.
2. Import option like Asset tag, Phone number,Alias Name,System Location has been included in IP Address Manager
3. Option to manually modify the ifAlias Name and Physical Location has been included in the Switch Port Mapper tool.
4. IP Address Manager enhanced to include the history of the IP Address allocations.
5. CD Key and Serial Number columns included in IP Address Manager
6. Export icons included for all the reports.
7. Switch Port Mapper Alerts enhanced to with more options.
8. UI Issue in Switch Port Mapper in accommodating all the VLAN IDs of Trunk Ports has been fixed
9. System Type included for HP Procurve 2810 Switches.
10. Switch Port  Mapper csv auto publish report has been improved.
11. Config File Manager enhanced to handle "bad file name" error that arises due to the file separator in some specific cases.
12. Option to retrieve the MAC-IP details through SSH has been included.
13. Switch Port Mapper alerts will now include the physical location of the device in the alert message.
14. Now routers will be scanned automatically after successfully added.
15. On demand scanning for routers is added.
16. In Wake on Lan tool after task creation,mac or ip delete issuse is fixed.
17. Option to retrieve details of IPs using WMI has been included in the IP Address Manager tool.
18. Option to view the community string in IP Address Manager tool has been included.
19. Issue in updating the IP Address Summary has been fixed.
20. New help alert messages have been included in IP Address Manager.
21. MAC-IP retrieval through CLI enhanced to support executing the command from privileged mode.
22. Switch Usage reports have been included in Switch Port Mapper.
23. Option to assign Owners for IP Addresses has been included in IP Address Manager.
24. Issue in displaying higher port count for Dell Switches has been fixed.
25. IP Address Manager search enhanced to include the columns to search like IP Address, MAC Address, Alias Name, Switch Name etc.
26. The Summary View of IP Address Manager will now include the overall summary of all the subnets added.
27. IP Address Manager tool enhanced to include a summary of the subnets in the Subnet Details View
28. The Switch and Port details to which an IP is connected will now be shown in the Subnet Details View of the IP Address Manager
29. Options to include the Location, Phone Number, and Asset Details have been added to the IP Address Manager tool.
30. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability and Information Disclosure vulnerability issue has been fixed
31. Resolve DNS Name has been improved
32. IP Address Manager enhanced to include options to manually mark the status of the IP Addresses.
33. Usability enhanced in the IP Address Manager to view the details based on the filters.
34. Modify Reserved Status UI added for single IP.
35. Ability to filter the view based in port status, availability etc., has been included in the Switch Port Mapper.
36. Ability to manually mark "Reserve" an IP Address has been included in the IP Address Manager tool.
37. Option to retrieve the details of the devices connected to Switch ports has been included in the Switch Port Mapper tool.
38. IP Address Manager tool enhanced to include subnet descriptions and VLAN details.
39. Option to specify the scanning options has been included in the IP Address Manager tool.
40. When approving a subnet that is automatically detected from routers, you can now specify additional subnet information.
41. Trap Receiver will now retain the last state before OpUtils was shutdown.
42. State of IP Addresses will also be updated based on the ARP data of Routers and Switches.
43. Issue in adding Avaya Switch in Switch Port Mapper has been fixed.
44. Switch Port Mapper will also notify the change in MAC Addresses through email.
45. Issue in saving the alert configuration from Alert view has been fixed.
46. Cross links to other tools for troubleshooting has been included in Scan tools and Switch Port Mapper.
47. Issue in selecting devices in Compare Config when there are more than 15 devices has been fixed.
48. Query Executing option added for debug
49. Switch Port Mapper Switch Details issue has been fixed.
50. Now Wake On Lan supports for CLASS A & B IP's .
51. A new column, Device Type, has been included in the Switch Port Mapper.
52. Switch Port Mapper now has options to add or remove columns from the Switch Details view.
53. Cross-linking to Ping, DNS Resolver, and System Explorer have been included in Switch Port Mapper, IP Address Manager, Wake on LAN, Network Monitor, and Config File Manager tools.
54. Issue in Wake On LAN tool related to broadcast address is fixed.
55. Exporting switch details from Switch Port Mapper will now include the subnet addresses and masks specified for SNMP Sweep.
56. Classifying a port as stack port is now made configurable.
57. Switch Port Mapper will now show all the IP Addresses of a device.
58. Importing Switch inputs from a CSV file will now include options to specify the subnets to perform SNMP Sweep.
59. Issue in handling special characters in community strings is fixed.
60. Switch Port Mapper will now retrieve the MAC details from QBridge MIB, wherever applicable, in addition to Bridge MIB.
61. Search results in Switch Port Mapper enhanced to include cross links.
62. Subnet List tool has been included in System Explorer.
63. Issue in not displaying the group name in the Switch Port Mapper search results has been fixed.
64. Option to perform SNMP sweep prior to scanning the switch has been included in the Switch Port Mapper tool.
65. Essential tools has been brought to main stream of focus i.e. on the Main tabs based on the license type.
66. Support tab has been removed and is changed as a easy to use link.
67. Separate tab for Tools has been removed, and it is avialable in the Home tab.
68. UI enhancements made to the IP Address Manager tool
69. Settings & Knowledge Base link included at top-right
70. Import Sound option has been moved to the Admin tab

Need help ?

Want help with upgrading OpUtils to the latest version? Kindly mail us at support@oputils.com