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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


Version 2.5 is a GA version of AppBoard released on TODO. This page summarizes the New Features, Resolved Issues, and Known Issues in the 2.5 release.
Version 2.5 is a GA version of AppBoard released on July 14, 2014. This page summarizes the New Features, Resolved Issues, and Known Issues in the 2.5 release.


== What is AppBoard ==
== What is AppBoard ==
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AppBoard is a data integration and data visualization platform that dramatically redefines the cost/benefit equation for the development and deployment of real-time business systems dashboards. AppBoard allows you to connect, integrate, visualize, and interact with your data in a simple, straight-forward builder environment. The end result is powerful, compelling dashboards that summarize data from multiple sources and can be accessed from any device.
AppBoard is a data integration and data visualization platform that dramatically redefines the cost/benefit equation for the development and deployment of real-time business systems dashboards. AppBoard allows you to connect, integrate, visualize, and interact with your data in a simple, straight-forward builder environment. The end result is powerful, compelling dashboards that summarize data from multiple sources and can be accessed from any device.


== Supported Platform Changes ==
AppBoard 2.5 introduces a number of changes to the supported platforms:
* Added server support for Java 8
* Remove server support for Java 6
* Added server support for Windows Server 2012 R2
* Added server support for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
* Removed client support for Internet Explorer 7


== New Features ==
== New Features ==
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This section describes the enhancements to AppBoard that are included in version 2.5.
This section describes the enhancements to AppBoard that are included in version 2.5.


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* Implemented several general code quality improvements through the use of static code analysis tools. (AB-818)
 


== Resolved Issues ==
== Resolved Issues ==


This section describes the resolved issues that are included in version 2.4.
This section describes the resolved issues that are included in version 2.5.
 
* Corrected an issue where the "edgeFlat" login page directory was getting included in system archives. (EN-137)
* Fixed an issue where installing AppBoard as a service required using the Java JDK and did not work properly with the Java JRE. (EN-138)


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== Known Issues ==
== Known Issues ==
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This section describes the new known issues in AppBoard version 2.5.
This section describes the new known issues in AppBoard version 2.5.


* Legacy Table Widget Data Tip Actions (i.e. from v2.2 and earlier archives) are no longer supported. (AB-605)
* When running AppBoard using Java 8 the following error messages may be shown and are safe to ignore:
* It may not be apparent to the administrator or user when AppBoard loses or regains access to a CSV file: (AB-473)
: <tt>... warning: ignoring option PermSize=64m; support was removed in 8.0</tt>
*#When a CSV file is re-named, deleted, or otherwise inaccessible, AppBoard provides an error message in Appboard.log and an indicator in the Data Collections configuration panel, but there is no notification to the user in the client and the old data may continue to display as if the data were accessible.
: <tt>... warning: ignoring option MaxPermSize=256m; support was removed in 8.0</tt>
*#When access to a lost CSV file is re-established, the status icon in the Data Collections configuration panel may still show the file as inaccessible.
* The Builder occasionally freezes on transition, typically when completing the Data Source wizard. No configuration is lost but a client reload is required. (AB-570)


== Contact Information ==
== Contact Information ==


For questions or assistance with this release of AppBoard, please see the [[Technical_Support|support]] page for contact information
For questions or assistance with this release of AppBoard, please see the [[support/technical_support|support]] page for contact information

Latest revision as of 02:53, 9 August 2014

Introduction

Version 2.5 is a GA version of AppBoard released on July 14, 2014. This page summarizes the New Features, Resolved Issues, and Known Issues in the 2.5 release.

What is AppBoard

AppBoard is a data integration and data visualization platform that dramatically redefines the cost/benefit equation for the development and deployment of real-time business systems dashboards. AppBoard allows you to connect, integrate, visualize, and interact with your data in a simple, straight-forward builder environment. The end result is powerful, compelling dashboards that summarize data from multiple sources and can be accessed from any device.

Supported Platform Changes

AppBoard 2.5 introduces a number of changes to the supported platforms:

  • Added server support for Java 8
  • Remove server support for Java 6
  • Added server support for Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Added server support for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
  • Removed client support for Internet Explorer 7

New Features

This section describes the enhancements to AppBoard that are included in version 2.5.

  • Implemented several general code quality improvements through the use of static code analysis tools. (AB-818)


Resolved Issues

This section describes the resolved issues that are included in version 2.5.

  • Corrected an issue where the "edgeFlat" login page directory was getting included in system archives. (EN-137)
  • Fixed an issue where installing AppBoard as a service required using the Java JDK and did not work properly with the Java JRE. (EN-138)


Known Issues

This section describes the new known issues in AppBoard version 2.5.

  • When running AppBoard using Java 8 the following error messages may be shown and are safe to ignore:
... warning: ignoring option PermSize=64m; support was removed in 8.0
... warning: ignoring option MaxPermSize=256m; support was removed in 8.0

Contact Information

For questions or assistance with this release of AppBoard, please see the support page for contact information