2.5.b.20030513 - Optional upgrade.
Changed dtcheck's "Set Slew:Limit" scale to
milliseconds instead of seconds. Changed thin client to remember slew limits
between boots. No other changes.
2.5.b.20030508 - Recommended upgrade.
Added full event viewer logging to thin client, full
client, and server. You may now choose to record events in the event viewer, the log file,
both, or neither (event viewer not available on Win9x machines). Corrected minor internal
bug in full client that prevented manager from retrieving statistics from full client running on the same
machine as manager. Added DoS protection to thin client. Added splash screen to eval version
of thin client (not the registered version). Made splash screens fade in and out on XP and
above. Created unique event viewer message numbers for (a) successful time set event, (b)
unsuccessful time set event, (c) startup and debug messages, and (d) time protocol errors.
All other events continue to use generic message numbers.
2.5.b.20030303 - Optional upgrade; no change to functionality.
Updated internal graphics
to reflect the new look for Domain Time II, and added XP theme support for all modules.
Corrected misspellings in internal error messages, and realigned some dialog box items.
2.5.b.20030212 - Optional upgrade.
Added TCP version of Domain Time II protocol to
Server, Full Client, and DTSet (control and discovery information is only handled
by UDP at this time, but the time information may be obtained via either UDP or TCP).
Added check-for-upgrade option to the system tray icon (may be disabled in the
registry, and the default setting may be changed in domtime.ini prior to installation).
Updated splash screens. Fixed a number of minor bugs. Added OEM-only features.
Added ability to Full Client to set its timezone to match the server (default is off).
Minor internal changes.
2.5.b.20020710 - Recommended upgrade if you have version 20020606 installed.
A typo in the 2.5.b.20020606 release could cause, in some circumstances, time retrieved via a proxy
server to be rejected even though it is correct. No other changes. Upgrade only if you
use 20020606 and experience this problem.
2.5.b.20020606 - Optional upgrade.
Enhanced context menu (right-click) items in Domain
Time Manager, rephrased wording in several Manager prompts, eliminated false warning
message in Domain Time Server log when the LanmanServer service really was installed,
(the warning sometimes appeared when it shouldn't, but did not affect operation),
and fixed an obscure bug that could prevent Full and Thin Clients from acknowledging a
cascade trigger when the master server's time is rapidly changed by hand for testing
purposes.
2.5.b.20020521 - Optional upgrade. Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
Fixed bug in Manager that could cause duplicate entries on the Network Scan tab
if the advanced option ICMP Retries was set higher than 1.
Removed internal file compression in distribution files for Windows 2003 compatibility.
Removed LanmanServer dependency for Domain Time Server. Server will now install
and run even if the LanmanServer service (called Server Service in NT3 and NT4,
called File and Print Sharing in XP/2K/2003) is not present or not started. Domain
Time Server will write a warning message to the log file and event log. Domain
hierarchy functions (cascades, discovery of servers and slaves) and remote control
functions may not work correctly without the LanmanServer service.
Added registry setting to allow control of when Full Client, Thin Client,
and Server override the Max Disparity settings. See Knowledgebase article
KB2002.522 for details.
2.5.b.20020515 - Optional upgrade.
Fixed bug in domtime.ini (installation defaults) parser
that could cause comments to be appended to network addresses in the broadcast addresses REG_MULTI_SZ
value. This bug did not affect program operation (invalid entries are ignored), but the comments
could be visible when the broadcast addresses were viewed or edited using Domain Time II Manager
and possibly confuse administrators who were expecting to see only network addresses.
2.5.b.20020504 - Optional upgrade.
OEM changes and graphics alignment changes to accommodate
machines using a non-standard screen DPI setting. Some buttons resized and text centered in
control panel applets. No changes in functionality.
2.5.b.20020422 Recommended upgrade for anyone using FreeBSD, Linux, or Solaris.
(UNIX/Linux versions only) Updated copyright notices, fixed minor display bug (typo
in log output), and added registration code.
2.5.b.20020401 - Recommended upgrade.
Fixed problem with Domain Time II Client or Server icons not showing up in control panel;
fixed problem with applying domtime.ini files during remote install of Thin Client.
2.5.b.20020115 - Optional upgrade.
Fixed bug in Full Client and Server control panel applets that
could prevent success interval changes (using slider control) from saving if that was the only change
made. Also updated copyright notices for 2002. No other changes.
2.5.b.20011120 - Optional upgrade.
Fixed bug in installation sequence that prevented the Windows Time
service from being restarted correctly. Domain Time changes the Windows Time mode to NoSync during
installation and sets it back upon removal. In order for the change to take effect, however, Domain Time
must stop and restart the Windows Time service. Certain recent versions of Domain Time failed to restart
the Windows Time service after stopping it. The service was not otherwise affected, and would start normally
(in NoSync mode) the next time the computer was rebooted. However, Windows 2000 Cluster Server requires
the Windows Time service to be running (regardless of the mode), and is seldom rebooted. This release
corrects the problem that prevented the restart of the Windows Time service.
2.5.b.20010924 - Evaluation (trial) version changes only:
Both Client and Server now stop working after the evaluation period has expired.
We regret this necessity. Unfortunately, the honor system no
longer works well enough for us to continue distributing versions that don't expire.
2.5.b.20010918 - Optional upgrade.
Enhanced log messages for Domain Time over HTTP server: The log now
differentiates between valid time requests and hacker/worm connections. In addition, the Domain Time HTTP
server now terminates connections from hackers or worms without returning any data at all. Domain Time
has always been secure from all known hacker/work attacks, but now the logs lets you see if a "script kiddie"
or worm is trying to connect to your server.
2.5.b.20010913 - Recommended upgrade for those using the Thin Client on NT/2000/XP.
Fixed packaging error that could cause dtthin.exe to extract with a corrupted resource section, leading, in some cases, to
problems reading messages from the Thin Client in the NT/2000/XP event viewer. No other changes.
2.5.b.20010903 - Optional upgrade.
Added duplicate serial number detection and reset function to Batch Operations tab in Manager. No other changes.
2.5.b.20010818 - Optional upgrade.
Corrected text in startup and install confirmation messages. No functional changes.
2.5.b.20010817 - Optional upgrade.
Several changes to Manager: Added OEM features; fixed bug that could cause a GPF when saving the license report to a text file;
moved the Remove All function to the Batch page; added an Configuration Update function to the Batch
page; added right-click support to the Browse page; added intelligent F1 help to the Details page;
added broadcast addresses support to the domtime.ini file. Clients and Server updated to be able to
read the broadcastaddresses field in domtime.ini, but no other changes. No changes to other components.
2.5.b.20010809 - Optional upgrade. Added OEM features. No changes to standard distributions except
file versions numbers and dates.
2.5.b.20010806 - Optional upgrade.
Solved problem with install or upgrade on Win95 (this problem
did not affect Win98/ME/NT4/2000/XP) that could lead to "Setup did not complete successfully" message
when installing locally, or general failure when installing remotely using Manager. Upgrade needed only
if you are using version 2.5.b.20010729 or later and encounter problems with Win95.
2.5.b.20010804 - Optional upgrade.
Fixed bug in Server that prevented synchronization on a fixed
schedule (i.e., when targeting is disabled). Fixed bug in distribution compression technique that
could lead to Dr. Watson errors when using Event Viewer to read Domain Time service records.
Upgrade needed only if you are encountering either of these particular problems.
2.5.b.20010729 - Recommended upgrade.
Fixed two bugs in Full Client's control panel applet: (a) the log file
did not always display properly on Win9x machines if over 128KB in size; and (b) the proxy server
information was not always retained on Win9x machines. Significantly reduced running memory footprint
for System Tray Icon, Server, and Full Client during idle time by including "garbage" cleanup after
every sync or query. Added UPX compression to distribution files, reducing size by approximately 50%.
Added code to allow Server, Thin Client, and Full Client to start the System Tray Icon in the security
context of the logged-on user after upgrade or service start/stop on Windows (when possible).
2.5.b.20010726 - Optional upgrade.
Updated license.txt wording, added import list to Manager (write to techsupport if
you need this feature), no other changes.
2.5.b.20010723 - Optional upgrade.
Fixed minor internal bugs, added support in domtime.ini file for log retention and log rolling settings.
2.5.b.20010712 - Optional upgrade.
Added font support for proper display of tabbed dialog boxes on machines
running Japanese Windows. Upgrade needed only if you are running a non-English version of Windows
and are having trouble with the display.
2.5.b.20010704 - Recommended upgrade. Version 2.5 released.
Version 2.5 is a significant upgrade to all Domain Time II components, introducing
several important new features and incorporating a major new look. Among the hundreds of changes
and enhancements are:
All Control Panel applets completely rewritten, using
tabbed dialogs, a common look, common wording, more logical grouping of
options, tooltip help, F1 links to online help, and addition of new options.
Setup completely rewritten to offer both wizard and expert modes, guided upgrade
options, easy switching between clients, automatic upgrading of management tools,
tooltip help, and F1 links to online help.
Domain Time II Manager completely rewritten. Significantly enhanced speed and flexibility,
including integration with other management tools, internal caching, new features, new
utilities, and a brand-new look using tabbed dialogs, a more logical
grouping of functions, tooltip help, and F1 links to online help.
Integrated DTTest (formerly distributed only upon request)
Added install/remove/configure of Monitor Service and Update Server to Advanced Settings page.
Integrated other tools (DTProbe, LMCheck) on the Advanced Settings page.
Added Remove All option for removing all Domain Time products from a network
Added control over ICMP and UDP retries
Added additional timeout options
Added control of chimes to Options dialog for remote machines
All report data cached, allowing return to a report without refreshing the display
Improved Windows 2000 W32Time compatibility, including automatic support for Cluster Server requirements.
Server and Full Client logging options enhanced to allow either rollover or retention.
Added the ability to respond to NTP broadcasts to Full Client
Server can now recommend timings to clients, allowing system-wide target accuracy changes
Server and Client can restart service dynamically when needed
Server and Client now have dialogs for entering proxy information, eliminating need to understand proxy authentication, port, and SOCKS specification syntax
