Administrator's Guide - Kerio Software Archive

2.6 Upgrade and Uninstallation - Windows
Warning:
Since 6.x, some configuration parameters have been changed in version for 7.0.0. Although
updates are still performed automatically and seamlessly, it is necessary to mind the
changes described above that take effect immediately upon installation of the new version.
The following parameters are affected:
• HTTP cache directory — newly, the firewall installation directory’s cache subfolder
is always used, typically
C:\Program Files\Kerio\WinRoute Firewall\cache.
In case that the HTTP cache is located in a different directory, it can be moved
(provided that the Kerio Control Engine service is not running). However, such
measure can be rather disserviceable as the product update actually empties the
cache which may often increase its effectivity.
For details on HTTP cache, see chapter 9.5.
• Supportive scripts for dial-up control — these scripts must always be saved in the
firewall installation directory’s scripts subfolder, typically
C:\Program Files\Kerio\WinRoute Firewall\scripts
and they all need fixed names.
If these scripts were used int he previous version of the product, it is necessary to
move them to the directory with correct names used.
For details on dial-up configuration, see chapter 6.2.
• Log file names — fixed log file names are set now (alert.log, config.log,
debug.log, etc.).
The same path used for saving log files is kept — logs are save under the logs
subdirectory under the firewall installation directory, typically
C:\Program Files\Kerio\WinRoute Firewall\logs
If log file names has been changed, the original files are kept and new logs are
recorded in files with corresponding names.
• Log type (Facility) and its Severity for external logging on the Syslog server — fixed
facility and severity values of individual logs of Kerio Control are now set. This is
a fact to bear in mind while viewing firewall logs on the Syslog server.
For details on log settings, see chapter 22.1.
After update, it is recommended to check Warning log carefully (see chapter 22.13).
Update Checker
Kerio Control enables automatic checks for new versions of the product at the Kerio Technologies
website. Whenever a new version is detected, its download and installation will be offered
automatically.
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