SME Server 5.1

Mitel Networks is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 5.1 of the SME Server V5 . This document provides an overview of the product release. Additional information can be found in the Release Notes located on the CD.

Features

In addition to the normal updates to hardware drivers, version 5.1 includes a few minor bug fixes and security updates as well as the following new features
  • Windows 2000 and XP domain logons - The SME Server can now act as a domain controller for users on Windows 2000 and XP systems. Previously, domain logon support was limited to Windows NT and 95/98/ME.
  • User quotas - Through a new web panel, you have the ability to set a limit on the amount of a disk space a user can use for files and e-mail.
  • USB printer support - It is now possible to connect the SME Server to a printer via the USB port. The printer configuration panel has also changed slightly.
  • Improved Macintosh file sharing support - The server now includes better support for Macintosh file sharing and eliminates some previous cases where Macintosh users were unable to access i-bays.
  • Experimental ISDN card support - While our software has always supported external ISDN adapters, this version now includes experimental support for using an internal passive ISDN card.
  • Rebranding of the user interface - The interface has a new look to it that incorporates the Mitel Networks name throughout.
  • Easier installation of blades - It is now easier to accept the licenses and the page refreshes to show the status of the installation.

A new User Guide has also be created and is available in the "Documentation" directory on the CD or from our web site at: http://www.e-smith.org/docs/manual/

Software Downloads

The software may be downloaded from the mirror sites listed at
http://www.e-smith.org/downloads/

You will notice that the CD has the version number 5.1.2. There were two internal releases that were not made publicly available. This 5.1.2 release is the first official release of version 5.1 of the SME Server V5.

Notes

You should be aware that there is one change in behavior between version 5.0 and 5.1.2
  • FTP is now disabled by default - We decided to bring FTP in line with our other remote access services in that it is disabled by default. To enable FTP access to the server, you need to go to the "Remote access" panel in the server manager and change the setting for "FTP access limits". In version 5.0, the default setting was "Normal usage". Note that this setting is NOT changed during the upgrade process from version 5.0 to 5.1.2. If FTP was enabled in 5.0, it will remain enabled in 5.1.2.
Additionally, if you are upgrading any servers from version 4.1.2, you should be aware of this change in behavior that first occurred in version 5.0
  • Macintosh shared volumes now use the i-bay name - In version 4.1.2 and earlier, Macintosh users connecting to the server to access an i-bay saw the i-bay description in the Chooser. This behavior was inconsistent with Windows share names where the i-bay name is used. Version 5.0 corrected this inconsistency so that Macintosh users see the i- bay name in the Chooser. Note that if Macintosh users have placed shortcuts on their desktop linking to i-bays, those shortcuts will need to be updated to reflect the new name of the shared volume.

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