Change Log — Ericom Blaze

Release notes for Version 10.0 May 2022

Access server generates self-signed certificate with Subject Alternative Name
Stability changes
Printing stability fixes
Slight UI appearance changes in Blaze client
Security enhancements in Access Server, Access Now, and Blaze
This is the last planned version with support for 32bit Windows operating systems
New tested operating systems: Win 11, Win Server 2022, Win 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, Win 10 21H2, Win 10 22H2

Release notes for January 9.5 February 2021

FIPS compliance

Release notes for January 9.1 January 2019

Maintenance version – bug fixes and internal optimization (28123, 28820, 27271)

Release notes for November 9.0 November 2018

Windows 2019 support
Windows 10 SAC 1809 support
Blaze (Windows) client remembers last known window position
Version alignment to 9.0
ESG: TLS 1.0 disabled by default, can be enabled in the configuration if needed.

Release notes for Version 8.5 September 2018

Blaze client for Linux 8.5 supports Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04
Blaze client for Linux 8.5 now supports audio redirection
Blaze client and Access Server for Windows supports Windows 10 SAC 1803
Blaze client for Windows supports Microsoft seamless applications
Blaze client will be forward compatible with future AccessServer versions
Stability improvements to Access Server
ESG Admin consoles: jQuery components updated to latest version

Release notes for Version 8.4 March 2018

Compatible with Windows semi-annual channel versions
Fixed issue where Blaze client 32-bit returned error: Application was not created in the main() thread
Fixed issue where mouse clicks sometimes misplaced in seamless application mode
Clarified documentation on specifying universal printer configuration
Universal printer – initial print job as fast as subsequent print jobs (25078)
On Windows 10 and 2016 systems, the log now shows the correct OS version (25128)
Improved AccessServer memory management for better stability (23810)
Improved AccessServer logging under high load (25339)
TB license usage in log fix (22357)

Release notes for Version 8.2 October 2017

Compatible with web proxy
Proxy mode configuration via command line
Improved AccessServer stability

Release notes for Version 8.1 July 2017

New client keep-alive heartbeat
AccessServer includes stabilization fixes (CA0000034750)
Resolves support issues: CA0000035994

Release notes for Version 7.6.1 February 2017

Windows 2016 compatible
New Linux x64 version for Ubuntu
Add "True Lossless" mode
Full screen connection bar height increased by three pixels
Resolved CA issues: CA0000010088, CA0000001106, CA0000029266, CA0000029267, CA0000027817

Ericom Secure Gateway 7.6.1 updates:

End-user client IP address and address range security whitelist
Target server IP address and address range security whitelist
Relay (AccessServer) server IP address and address range security whitelist
Disable HTTP/HTTPS usage to force Websocket mode
Enhanced protection against CSRF and same-origin verification

Release notes for Version 7.6 November 2016

Mac Blaze x64 client
Mac Blaze now supports NLA in accelerated modet
Version alignment for Windows client
Windows client copy/paste function between local and remote session is improved over 7.5

Release notes for Version 7.5.1 March 2016

Version alignment, no major changes

Release notes for Version 7.3 November 2015

Windows Blaze x64 client
Added Smartcard redirection
Added Serial port redirection
NLA support in accelerated mode

Release notes for Version 7.2 August 2015

Blaze client is Windows 10 compatible
AccessServer is Windows 10 compatible
Ericom Secure Gateway updated to 7.2 for alignment

Release notes for Version 7.1 June 2015

Version alignment, no major changes

Release notes for Version 7.0 March 2015

Version alignment, no major changes

Release notes for Version 3.4 July 2014

NOTE: This version is NOT backwards compatible with Blaze version 2.x and AccessToGo version 2.x.

Smoother PDF scrolling
Improved scrolling of complex PDF documents in remote sessions
Higher Frames Per Second on videos
50% improvement in frames per second on HD videos and animations

Release notes for Version 3.3.1 June 2014

NOTE: This version is NOT backwards compatible with Blaze version 2.x and AccessToGo version 2.x.

Critical security fix (see details at https://www.ericom.com/security-ERM-2014-610.asp)

Release notes for Version 3.3 May 2014

NOTE: This version is NOT backwards compatible with Blaze version 2.x and AccessToGo version 2.x.

SSL Improvements
Removed all references to OpenSSL and made general SSL fixes
Backwards Compatability
Blaze 3.3 clients can work with 2.x servers in RDP mode
Microsoft RemoteApp Support
Support for Microsoft RemoteApp Seamless technology
Printing Options
Ability to redirect only default printer

Release notes for Version 3.2 February 2014

NOTE: This version is NOT backwards compatible with Blaze version 2.x and AccessToGo version 2.x.

Session resize
AccessNow session will automatically resize to fit the browser window after a windows resize or orientation change.
Major performance enhancements
Major performance enhancements over previous versions including improved video and audio support.
Access Server
The Blaze Server is now called Access Server. It is a unified server serving AccessNow and Blaze clients.
64 Bit & 32 Bit versions
Access Server is available in 64 Bit & 32 Bit versions to make best use of system resources.
Certificate Validation
Blaze can now validate and enforce server side certificates.
Windows SSL
Access Server now uses standard Windows SSL for improved stability and performance.

Release notes for Version 2.5.0 Feb 2013

Blaze Server:

Licensing improvements
Support for printing on Windows 2012 and on Win 8 using HP Universal Printer driver
New version of InstallShield for Blaze Server installation
Fix for installation per machine

All client editions:

New display languages
Splash size reduced
XTea password support
MS RDP shortcut key combinations

Windows client:

Performance enhancement
Improved universal printing

Mac edition:

Official Mac client
Double-click on Blaze configuration file will launch a Blaze session using that configuration
New Blaze menu bar with several options, e.g. open new session
Support for both Mac and Windows keyboards
Reverse mouse wheel scrolling

Linux edition:

Multi-monitor support

Release notes for Version 2.3.0 August 2012

Improved performance
Built in universal printing
Inactive license released after 14 days, instead of after 30 days

Release Notes for Version 2.2.0

Windows edition:

New Blaze server UI
Ericom Secure Gateway support
Support for new license type: Named User
Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Support for multiple licensing servers, in failover configuration

Release Notes for Version 1.4.8

Maintenance release

Release Notes for Version 1.4.7

Maintenance release

Release Notes for Version 1.4.6

Support for Windows Server 2008 R2

Release Notes for Version 1.4.4

Windows edition:

Blaze Server Configuration - Advanced tab for administrator's use
Added experimental VMware View support
Added Net2Printer for 32-bit client OS support

Linux edition:

Drive mapping
Printer redirection

Mac edition (Beta):

drive mapping
printer redirection

Windows CE edition (Beta):

* Please contact Ericom sales

Release Notes for Version 1.4

windows edition:

Blaze Server configuration module.
Licensing using the configuration module.
Server redirect - Blaze can redirect the client to other RDP host.
Automatic Reconnect.
Disk drive redirection, including "My Documents" folder, "Desktop", and removable drives.
Support for per-device licensing on 2003 and 2008 Terminal Servers.

Release Notes for Version 1.3

windows edition:

BSupport for RDS Connection Broker, TS Session Broker and TS Session Directory (RDP session redirection).
BMulti-monitor support - when connecting to a Windows 7 or 2008 R2 host,
Btrue multi-monitor support is available (similar to Microsoft RDP 7 client).
BMulti-monitor span support - when connecting to a XP, Vista or Windows 2003 / 2008 host,
Bmulti-monitor support functions like the Microsoft RDP client /span option.
BMaximized application windows will automatically snap to an appropriate monitor.
BEnhanced keyboard and mouse responsiveness over high latency.
BBlaze Client saves configuration files with .blaze extension.
BDouble-clicking configuration files automatically launches them using the Blaze Client.
B.rdp extension support is also available.
Added Blaze to App Path.
BSSL Security Support.

R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Ericom Blaze Server:

Windows operating system; Windows 2003 and 2003 R2 � 32 bit and x64
Windows 2008 � 32 bit and x64
Windows 2008 R2, Windows XP (sp2 and up), Vista and Windows 7 � 32 bit and x64.
Windows 2008 R2 SP1
* Incoming RDP connections enabled on the OS.
* 20 MB of free Hard-Disk space.
* MMX and SSE2 capable CPU.
* Firewalls are configured to allow traffic over the Blaze port.

Ericom Blaze Client:

* Windows operating system; Windows 2003 and 2003 R2 � 32 bit and x64
Windows 2008 � 32 bit and x64, Windows 2008 R2
Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 � 32 bit and x64
Windows XPe.
Windows 7 embedded
* Linux.
Linux Thin Clients.
* Mac OSX - 10.6 or higher * For Windows CE, please contact Ericom sales.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

* Ericom Blaze version 2.3 is not fully backward compatible with earlier versions. If you are using an earlier version of Blaze, please upgrade all Blaze client and server components to the same version.