iManager 2.7.7 Patch 7 Release Notes

June 2016

iManager 2.7.7 Patch 7 includes enhancements, improves usability, and resolves several previous issues. Many of these improvements were made in direct response to suggestions from our customers. We thank you for your time and valuable inputs. We hope you continue to help us ensure our products meet all your needs.

For a full list of all issues resolved in NetIQ iManager 2.7, including all patches and service packs, refer to TID 7010166, “History of Issues Resolved in NetIQ iManager 2.7”.

For more information about this release and for the latest Release Notes, see the iManager Documentation Web site.

For the list of software fixes and enhancements in the previous releases, see iManager 2.7.7 Patch 6 Release Notes.

To download this product, see the NetIQ Downloads Web site.

1.0 What’s New

iManager 2.7.7 Patch 7 provides the following updates and fixes in this release:

1.1 Operating System Support

In addition to the platforms introduced in the previous releases, this release adds support for the following platforms:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 SP1

  • SLES 11 SP4

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.2

1.2 Updates for Dependent Components

  • This release adds support for Java 1.8.0_92.

  • This release adds support for Tomcat 7.0.68.

1.3 Browser Support

In addition to the browsers introduced in the previous releases, this release adds support for the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome 50.0.2661.94

  • Mozilla Firefox 45.0

1.4 Fixed Issues

This release includes software fixes for the following components:

Resolved Java Vulnerabilities

This release updates iManager to resolve the following Java vulnerabilities:

  • CVE-2016-0494

  • CVE-2015-8126

  • CVE-2016-0483

  • CVE-2016-0475

  • CVE-2016-0402

  • CVE-2016-0466

  • CVE-2016-0448

  • CVE-2015-7575 (Bug 968391)

2.0 System Requirements

For information on system requirements, see the NetIQ iManager Installation Guide.

3.0 Upgrading to iManager 2.7.7 Patch 7

Log in to the NetIQ Downloads page and follow the link that allows you to download the software. Ensure that you are currently on any one of the following iManager versions, before upgrading to iManager 2.7.7 Patch 6:

  • 2.7.7

  • 2.7.7 Patch 1

  • 2.7.7 Patch 2

  • 2.7.7 Patch 3

  • 2.7.7 Patch 4

  • 2.7.7 Patch 5

  • 2.7.7 Patch 6

For information about upgrading iManager, see Upgrading iManager in the NetIQ iManager Installation Guide.

4.0 Known Issues

NetIQ Corporation strives to ensure our products provide quality solutions for your enterprise software needs. If you need further assistance with any issue, contact Technical Support.

For the list of the known issues in iManager 2.7 SP7 Patch 6, refer to the Known Issues section in the respective release notes.

4.1 Plugin Studio Using the Same RBS is Not Accessible in Multiple iManager

Issue: Plugin studio created in one iManager is not accessible in another iManager when both of them are using the same Role Based Services.

Workaround: Create individual plugin studio in each iManager.

4.2 iManager Plugins Do Not Get Upgraded Automatically

Issue: While upgrading iManager to its latest version, plugins are not getting upgraded automatically. You will see few functionality issues with the ICE and the eDirectory Audit plugins after upgrading iManager.

Workaround: Install the latest plugins after upgrading iManager from the list of available plugins.

5.0 Legal Notice

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