Files Storage 5.4 introduces enhanced infrastructure security, simplified cloud deployment options, and key accessibility updates designed to keep your data protected and accessible across every environment.
Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.
New
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Secure file servers with Azure Trusted Launch: Protect cloud-based file servers against modern threats using built-in root-of-trust security on supported Azure instances.
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Encrypt NFS shares effortlessly: Secure file transfers using TLS and mTLS certificate authentication without the overhead of managing Active Directory infrastructure.
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Deploy on AMD hardware: Expand cloud deployment flexibility with new support for AMD-based virtual machines in AWS and Azure.
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Navigate seamlessly with accessibility upgrades: Experience smoother interface navigation with keyboard shortcuts, skip-to-content links, and helpful session timeout alerts designed for assistive technology users.
Improvements
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Lock down server access: Control administrative access to file server VMs by restricting command-line operations or turning off SSH entirely.
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Automate disaster recovery upgrades: Experience seamless failover protection with legacy clusters automatically adopting modern asymmetrical disaster recovery upon updating.
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Strengthen time synchronization: Safeguard clock accuracy across your servers with secure, authenticated NTP configuration options.
Fixes
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Eliminate false capacity limits: Resolved an issue causing premature out-of-space warnings on SMB shares with available storage space.
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Prevent performance slowdowns: Fixed high latency and memory alignment issues during heavy file creation and auditing workflows.
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Ensure uninterrupted failovers: Fixed an issue where domain service principal names were skipped during disaster recovery failover tasks.
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Maintain continuous replication: Resolved issues causing NearSync and snapshot replications to stall or fail during site address modifications or high snapshot volumes.
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Restore non-admin share management: Allowed delegated Power Users to view and manage open files using standard administrative tools.
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