From 2345894e21f4dec919d30b5612b7681f90b26db1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carla Schroder Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:48:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] updated whatsnew, release notes, and index for 8.1 --- admin_manual/release_notes.rst | 55 +++++---- admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst | 188 ++++++++----------------------- index/index.rst | 16 +-- 3 files changed, 87 insertions(+), 172 deletions(-) diff --git a/admin_manual/release_notes.rst b/admin_manual/release_notes.rst index 87c821daa..24eb25322 100644 --- a/admin_manual/release_notes.rst +++ b/admin_manual/release_notes.rst @@ -28,38 +28,55 @@ Supported Platforms * Mobile apps: iOS 7+, Android 4+ * Web browser: IE8+ (but not compatibility mode), Firefox 14+, Chrome 18+, Safari 5+ + +Changes in 8.1 +-------------- + +"Download from link" feature has been removed. -Caching Change for LDAP App -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +The ``.htaccess`` and ``index.html`` files in the ``data/`` directory are now +updated after every update. If you make any modifications to these files they +will be lost after updates. -The persistent file-based cache has been dropped and replaced with a -memory-only cache, which must be explicitly configured. See -:doc:`configuration_user/user_auth_ldap` - -Special Migration Considerations for Encryption -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +The SabreDAV browser at ``/remote.php/webdav`` has been removed. + +Using ownCloud without a ``trusted_domain`` configuration will not work anymore. + +The logging format for failed logins has changed and considers now the proxy +configuration in ``config.php``. + +A default set of security and privacy HTTP headers have been added to the +ownCloud ``.htaccess`` file, and ownCloud administrators may now customize which +headers are sent. + +The persistent file-based cache for LDAP integration has been dropped and +replaced with a memory-only cache, which must be explicitly configured. See +:doc:`configuration_user/user_auth_ldap`. Memory cache configuration for the +ownCloud server is no longer automatic, requiring configuration in +``config.php```` with the keys memcache.local`` and/or +``memcache.distributed``; see :ref:`caching`. +The OC_User_HTTP backend has been removed. Administrators are encouraged to use +the ``user_webdavauth`` application instead. + +ownCloud ships now with its own root certificate bundle derived from the +Mozilla. The system root certificate bundle will not be used anymore for most +requests. + When you upgrade from ownCloud 8.0, with encryption enabled, to 8.1, you must enable the new encryption backend and migrate your encryption keys. See :doc:`configuration_files/encryption_configuration` -Older Desktop Clients Not Allowed to Connect and Sync -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ - -Because of various technical issues, desktop sync clients older than 1.7 are -not allowed to connect and sync with the ownCloud server. - -Windows Not Supported -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Due to various technical issues, by default desktop sync clients older than +1.7 are not allowed to connect and sync with the ownCloud server. This is +configurable via the ``minimum.supported.desktop.version`` switch in +``config.php``. The ownCloud 8 server is not supported on any version of Windows. Enterprise 8.1 Only ------------------- -Sharepoint Drive SSL Not Verified -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ - The SharePoint Drive app does not verify the SSL certificate of the SharePoint server or the ownCloud server, as it is expected that both devices are in the same trusted environment. diff --git a/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst b/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst index 4a921b322..166d3ff48 100644 --- a/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst +++ b/admin_manual/whats_new_admin.rst @@ -1,143 +1,45 @@ -=================================== -What's New for Admins in ownCloud 8 -=================================== - -New Packaging -------------- - -We are introducing a new packaging system. Instead of two editions, Community -and Enterprise, we now offer Server to replace the old Community edition, and -Enterprise Subscription replaces the old Enterprise Edition. - -Server includes core file share and synchronization features plus community -apps, and is community-supported and free of cost. See `owncloud.org -`_ for current information and links to downloads. - -ownCloud now offers two levels of paid support: - -* ownCloud Standard -* ownCloud Enterprise - -The ownCloud Standard Subscription is for customers who want paid support for -the core Server, and do not need Enterprise apps. This includes: - -* ownCloud Server -* ownCloud desktop and mobile apps (without the custom branding build service) -* ownCloud open-source apps licensed as AGPL (Share Files, - Federated Cloud, Versions, Deleted files, LDAP/AD, Antivirus, Encryption, - External Storage. etc.), 8x5 support hours - -Note: This does not include support for Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Chat, -Documents, or any other community-only apps, and it does not include support -for Enterprise-only apps or services. - -The ownCloud Enterprise Subscription replaces the Enterprise Edition. This -includes the core Server plus Enterprise apps. The Enterprise Subscription -includes: - -* ownCloud Standard Subscription -* ownCloud Enterprise apps (Logging modules, SAML, File Firewall, Sharepoint, - Windows Network Drive, Home Directory Mounts, etc) -* ownBrander for mobile app branding -* ownCloud Commercial License for closed-source customizations -* Up to 24x7 support -* Deployment assistance for the rollout - -New customers, or customers upgrading from the old Enterprise Edition will -install ownCloud 8 from the existing ``owncloud-enterprise`` repository. The -``owncloud-server`` dependency will be pulled in automatically. Customers using -the community edition will upgrade via package manager by adding the -``owncloud-enterprise repository``, and installing ownCloud Enterprise Edition -apps on top of their ``owncloud-server``. - -Visit `owncloud.com `_ for more information on the -Enterprise Subscription. - -See Your Group Memberships --------------------------- - -Now you, and your users, can see which groups you belong to on your Personal pages. - -No More PHP 5.3 ---------------- - -PHP 5.3 is not supported in ownCloud 8, and PHP 5.4 is required. - -Improved Admin and Settings UI ------------------------------- - -The ownCloud Admin and Settings pages have been streamlined and re-organized, -and include a new sidebar for accessing configuration options more quickly. - -Simplified App Management -------------------------- - -Installing, upgrading, and removing apps is easier, and includes a new -dependency feature to automatically resolve installation dependendencies. - -New Updater Layout ------------------- - -The Updater app (Server only) is more intelligent, and detects errors before -they happen and rolls the update back. Status and error messages are more -informative. - -More Powerful User Management ------------------------------ - -In addition to the existing filter and text string searchable user management, -an entirely new set of features has been added to ownCloud. Admins can now edit -email addresses for system users and send email notification to newly created -system users. - -LDAP Improvements, Including LDAP User Cleanup ----------------------------------------------- - -ownCloud has significantly improved LDAP and AD performance, provided additional -configuration options and expert modes, and added a new utility for verifying -and removing users from ownCloud that are no longer active in LDAP or AD. - -Improved and Open-Sourced Provisioning API ------------------------------------------- - -Remote management of ownCloud users is enabled with the Provisioning API. -Previously limited to the Enterprise edition, it is now open source and -available to the community. - -Favorites ---------- - -Users can now assign a favorite icon to files and folders. Look for -improvements in this feature in future ownCloud editions to make finding and -managing files even easier. - -Improved Server-to-Server Sharing ---------------------------------- - -Server-to-Server Sharing, introduced in ownCloud 7, allows you to mount file -shares from remote ownCloud servers, and create a "cloud of ownClouds". In -ownCloud 8 the process for creating a new Server-to-Server link is easier and more -streamlined. - -Improved Search ---------------- - -The search interface has been streamlined and simplified, with more features -including enhanced result set reporting and additional search parameters. - -Web Interface Enhancements --------------------------- - -The ownCloud Web interface has been improved to make it easier for all users to -access, edit, sync and share their files. - -Download Broker Improves Performance ------------------------------------- - -When ownCloud delivers universal file access to end users, files from many -different document sources are aggregated into a single interface and served to -end users. In some cases, passing all of the files aggregated in this interface -through a single server, ownCloud, slows down data access. ownCloud now -supports direct downloads of files from select storage back-ends, reducing the -load on the ownCloud server without sacrificing control over the files that are -stored in the various back end systems. +===================================== +What's New for Admins in ownCloud 8.1 +===================================== + +ownCloud Server and Enterprise Subscription 8.1 are shipping with a batch of +improvements and new features, including: + +* Updated encryption with support for multiple encryption backends and +migration tools for 8.0 -> 8.1 +* Improved LDAP configuration wizard +* WebDAV performance enhancements +* SFTP external storage with SSH keys +* SMB external storage is now based on ``libsmbclient`` +* Improved performance and better storage space management of preview +generation +* UI improvements for configurating external storage +* The ownCloud Appstore shows now different trust levels, and allows enabling +experimental apps +* Deleted files & folders now keep the share info after restoring from trashbin +(local shares only and not external storage) + + +* Many more links from the administration UI to the relevant documention +* ``occ`` command updated to allow installing ownCloud completely from the +command line +* User avatars are displayed in share dialogs +* Font preview, 3D pictures media type (previewed as JPEG) and raw media type +support without previews +* A new simple example theme is included +* All shares now have at least read permissions, which prevents unpredictable +server behavior +* Support for shortened URLs +* Users may not remove share expiration dates when the admin settings require +them +* Auto complete in share dialog works again when sharing is limited to groups +* `Developer changelog +`_ is +available in the Developer's Manual + +* File IDs are now persistent when moving files across storages, deleted to +trashbin or restored as version +* Ship ca-bundle.crt to work around issues on systems that experience failed +connections to the Appstore +* Introduce new "OC-ETag" header fixing issues with server configs stripping off +ETags "No E-Tag received from server" diff --git a/index/index.rst b/index/index.rst index 0510700b1..0c1c40e49 100644 --- a/index/index.rst +++ b/index/index.rst @@ -37,15 +37,13 @@ This documents the *development* version of ownCloud. * `User Manual `_ (`Download PDF `_) -* `Administration Manual `_ +* `Administration Manual `_ + (`Download PDF + `_) * `Developer Manual `_ (`Download PDF `_) -.. disable admin pdf until iOS ownbrander section is fixed -.. (`Download PDF -.. `_) - ------------ ownCloud 8.0 ------------ @@ -55,14 +53,12 @@ suitable for production use. * `User Manual `_ (`Download PDF `_) -* `Administration Manual `_ +* `Administration Manual `_ + (`Download PDF + `_) * `Developer Manual `_ (`Download PDF `_) - - .. disable admin pdf until iOS ownbrander section is fixed -.. (`Download PDF -.. `_) ------------------------------ ownCloud Community Edition 7.0