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NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM VANDYKE SOFTWARE® Software releases continue to flow through the pipeline, with both maintenance updates of current official versions and pre-beta test versions now available for all products. This month's tip saves administrators time updating passwords, and we have two productivity-boosting suggestions for SecureCRT®. ------------- 1. Tip: Automate Changing System Passwords Remotely
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We want to remind you of different ways that the VShell® server can be used to automate common administrator tasks. This tip, reprinted from September 2010, describes how to change the local administrator password without physically going to every machine. To start, VShell must be installed on all machines on which the
password is to be changed. The command will be launched by
remote execution through an SSH2 connection made to each target Read the complete tip on automating password changes on the VanDyke Software Support website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Longtime SecureCRT users know that the terminal window can be configured in an amazing number of ways. With all the tools that have grown up to support user productivity, it's worth remembering how small and simple the window can be if needed. Whether your aim is having space to arrange the maximum number of windows onscreen, or just to eliminate unneeded elements, SecureCRT customizability again comes to your aid. All of the following interface elements can be turned off: the menu bar (Windows and Linux only), toolbar, tabs, button bar, chat window, status bar, and scrollbars. You can tune your window configuration ad hoc from the menus, or set up minimally sized windows in session configuration that start up the way you want them. The following show where you can control various interface elements:
Lastly, a few "rescue me" pointers. If you hide the menu bar, you can always get it back. In the Windows version, simply go to the System menu at the top left corner of the SecureCRT window; in Linux, use the ALT+M accelerator. ----------------------------------------------------- This is a brief follow-up to last month's article on customizing the button bar. We bet most of our readers are still using the default (bottom) button bar location in SecureCRT. Did you know that if you are using the Windows or Linux versions, the button bar can be placed either on the top or bottom of the session window? To switch the button bar position in SecureCRT for Windows or Linux, go to Global Options / Terminal / Appearance / "Show button bar on bottom/top". To review last month's tip on customizing the button bar, follow this link. -------------------------------------------------------------- As development of SecureCRT and SecureFX continues, the VanDyke Software Development group is looking for people to test new capabilities in pre-beta releases.
------------------------------------------------------------- VanDyke Software Development is also looking for people to test changes in pre-release versions that may allow faster SFTP transfer speeds. All applications and servers are affected: VShell, SecureCRT (SFTP tab), SecureFX, and the ClientPack. If you are interested in testing the pre-beta SFTP changes, send e-mail to VanDyke Software Support at . ----------------------------------------
Maintenance releases of all VanDyke Software products were made available August 11th, including the VShell 3.8.2 server, SecureCRT 6.7.2, SecureFX 6.7.2, and ClientPack 6.7.2. VShell 3.8 server increases administrator control with a real-time connection monitoring tool, the ability to set virtual root file and folder access permissions, and auto-creation of virtual root paths. SecureCRT 6.7 delivers a Linux version for Ubuntu and Red Hat, a Connect bar, Python support in the script recorder, and improvements to the button bar. SecureFX 6.7 helps you save time by adding directory bookmarks, a Connect bar, and logical sorting in the Connect dialog. VanDyke ClientPack 6.7 enhances VRALib with new time-out flags, a shell function, and remote execute properties. Here is a list of the latest
official product releases: Mac® OS X 32- and 64-bit -- SecureCRT 6.7.2 for Mac UNIX servers and clients VanDyke ClientPack 6.7.2 for UNIX Pass it along! If you find this monthly newsletter helpful and informative, forward it to co-workers or friends, or tell them where to sign up. https://secure.vandyke.com/cgi-bin/subscribe.php RSS Feeds Now Available Links to VanDyke Software pages with RSS feeds: What's New Subscription Information You received this e-mail because you subscribed to VanDyke Software News when you visited our website or downloaded a VanDyke Software product. Click here to unsubscribe or change your e-mail address. Don't miss out on important product news. If your ISP or e-mail client filters incoming e-mail, please add the domain @vandyke.com to your list of approved senders to make sure you receive the newsletters and product announcements to which you've subscribed.
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