Directory and Resource Administrator 9.2.1.2 Release Notes

February 2019

This patch resolves specific issues with the DRA Server, DRA Win32 Console, DRA REST, Web Console, and the legacy Web Console. This document outlines why you should install this patch.

Frequently these improvements are made in direct response to suggestions from our customers. We thank you for your time and valuable input. We hope you continue to help us ensure that our products meet all your needs. You can post feedback in the Directory and Resource Administrator forum on NetIQ Communities, our online community that also includes product information, blogs, and links to helpful resources.

1.0 System Requirements

This patch requires Directory and Resource Administrator 9.2.1.

2.0 Installing This Version

To install this patch, close all DRA consoles and run the DRA_9_2_1_2.EXE on the DRA Primary and Secondary servers and the DRA-REST-Extensions_9_2_1_2.EXE on all servers hosting the DRA Rest and DRA Host Services.

For more information about version 9.2 releases, see the Release Notes. For detailed information about installing Directory and Resource Administrator components and modules, see the Directory and Resource Administrator Installation Guide.

2.1 Installation Considerations

After you install the patch, perform a hard refresh on the browser to clear the cache and reload the pages. Ctrl+Shift+R or Ctrl+F5 will work with most browsers. This is required to see the changes from the patch.

For more commands to clear the browser cache, see the Wikipedia: Bypass your cache page.

3.0 Customer Issues Addressed in This Patch

This release resolves the following DRA Core Installer issues:

  • Resolved an issue where the Public Folder cacheloader action fails to find a running Exchange Server when the configured Exchange Server is down. (ENG348543)

  • Resolved an issue where the Post task trigger fails to execute the script during the GroupMemberEnum and PagedEnum operations. (ENG348620)

  • Resolved an issue where an Active Directory user attribute, msRTCSIP-PrimaryUserAddress, is duplicated when the Web Console or Win32 Console is used to clone the AD user with Skype for Business enabled. (ENG348617)

  • Resolved an issue that impacted performance when an Assistant Administrator, who is a member of multiple groups that have delegated powers, performs any operation. (ENG348625)

  • Resolved an issue that impacted performance while login and only when the environment has multiple member servers are managed. (ENG348643)

This release resolves the following DRA REST Installer issues:

  • Resolved an issue that impacted performance while the GroupMembershipEnum operation is performed in the Web Console. (ENG348564)

  • Resolved an issue where, instead of multiple characters per line, the values of a Multi-Value Text field are converted to a single-character-per-line format. (ENG348612)

4.0 Customer Issues Addressed in The Previous Patch

The following issues addressed in the previous patch:

  • Resolved an issue where the Built-in policy for Group Name maximum length field was failed to validate. (ENG348536)

  • Resolved an issue where the DRA cache loader fails on a few cycles of an IACR. (ENG348449)

  • Resolved an issue with the Win32 Console scroll bars not working in the Office 365 License page. (ENG348366)

5.0 Uninstalling This Patch

To uninstall the patch:

  1. Log on to the target computer with a local administrator account.

  2. Open the Windows Control Panel window and start the Programs and Features program.

  3. Select View installed updates from the left panel and locate the patch.

  4. Right-click the patch and click Uninstall.

6.0 Modified Files

By default, this patch modifies the following files, which are located in the installation folder at C:\Program Files\NetIQ\DRA:

  • Accounts.dll

  • DRACacheLoader.exe (x64)

  • ExchProvider.dll

  • McsAdminMsg.dll

  • MCSEnumOperations.dll

  • MCSServerOperations.dll

  • X2K7Helper.dll (both x86 and x64)

The following files are replaced by the DRA REST HF installer:

  • DRARestConfiguration.json

  • group-property-pages.json

  • multi-valued-string.directive.js

  • NetIQ.DRA.RestServiceLibrary.dll

  • view-edit-pages.controller.js

  • WebConsoleCustomizationUpgrader.exe

7.0 Contact Information

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