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    23.09 release without TAC Lite?

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Plus 23.09 Development Snapshots (Retired)
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    • RobbieTTR
      RobbieTT @stephenw10
      last edited by

      @stephenw10
      I clicked on the $0 TAC-Lite option and subsequently received an invoice for $0.00.

      The invoice itself shows a SKU and 'Home'. I was lead to the understanding that Home & Lab became separate SKUs at some point but I don't know if that is (or was) true.

      I still had to install pfSense first and then install pfSense+. As you know, both of my devices have had numerous changes, test kernels, repartitioning et al so I guess it could have confused the mothership.

      pfSense+ Software Subscription
      Home (Non-commercial use)
      SKU: PPNES-T0N-HM
      $0.00 $0.00 1 $0.00

      ☕️

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        marcg @RobbieTT
        last edited by marcg

        Currently running 23.05.1 on third-party hardware. I purchased the $129 TAC Lite license on Oct 31 ($99.33 with discount). I received a different license SKU from RobbieTT.

        46da4210-6d8a-45e5-b786-474ec8efe073-image.png

        The System>Register page shows the same "Your device does not require registration" message mentioned above. The Status>Dashboard Services And Support Widget does show an active license and the license period, however.

        0011b4da-8d0a-4b0c-80d7-b306b5e69ccc-image.png

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          mvikman
          last edited by

          I'm guessing the @RobbieTT has the $0 TAC Lite that was available before this license change mess...

          pfSense Plus 24.11-RELEASE (amd64)
          Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF
          Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 2x 240GB SSD (ZFS Mirror)
          HPE 561T (X540-AT2), 2-port 10Gb RJ45
          HPE 562SFP+ (X710-DA2), 2-port 10Gb SFP+

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            MoonKnight @stephenw10
            last edited by MoonKnight

            @stephenw10 said in 23.09 release without TAC Lite?:

            If you have a current H+L or tac-lite sub that enabled you to reach 23.09 beta/rc then you should see the release too.

            That would only not be the case if your sub happened to expire before the release.

            Steve

            @stephenw10
            Hi, you mean something like this?
            This is my status on my pfsense box :(
            0711c93c-7ca9-4dde-9b22-944a500cde27-image.png

            --- 24.11 ---
            Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU D-1518 @ 2.20GHz
            Kingston DDR4 2666MHz 16GB ECC
            2 x HyperX Fury SSD 120GB (ZFS-mirror)
            2 x Intel i210 (ports)
            4 x Intel i350 (ports)

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              mvikman
              last edited by

              Because of this mess caused by the sudden license change, I think it would be fair for Netgate to allow those that are currently on 23.09 Beta/RC to update to the Release version regardless of TAC status, as there's is currently no easy way to go from Plus to CE if you are above 23.05 version... Unless the config compatible version of CE is released around the same time as Plus 23.09.

              pfSense Plus 24.11-RELEASE (amd64)
              Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF
              Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 2x 240GB SSD (ZFS Mirror)
              HPE 561T (X540-AT2), 2-port 10Gb RJ45
              HPE 562SFP+ (X710-DA2), 2-port 10Gb SFP+

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              • stephenw10S
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator @MoonKnight
                last edited by

                @MoonKnight Send me your NDI in chat so I can check it.

                You were able to reach 23.09-beta though even though it had already expired?

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                  MoonKnight @stephenw10
                  last edited by

                  @stephenw10 said in 23.09 release without TAC Lite?:

                  @MoonKnight Send me your NDI in chat so I can check it.

                  You were able to reach 23.09-beta though even though it had already expired?

                  Hi,
                  I can upgrade if I want to:
                  f56f9932-86d6-4a91-bb72-dc69a1dd9e23-image.png
                  But I'm not sure since my license has expired :)

                  --- 24.11 ---
                  Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU D-1518 @ 2.20GHz
                  Kingston DDR4 2666MHz 16GB ECC
                  2 x HyperX Fury SSD 120GB (ZFS-mirror)
                  2 x Intel i210 (ports)
                  4 x Intel i350 (ports)

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                    last edited by

                    If you can see the upgrade to RC you will also see the release.

                    Try running at the command line: pfSense-repoc

                    If that returns without error then you still have access to the pkg repos as expected.

                    Steve

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                      MoonKnight @stephenw10
                      last edited by

                      @stephenw10 said in 23.09 release without TAC Lite?:

                      If you can see the upgrade to RC you will also see the release.

                      Try running at the command line: pfSense-repoc

                      If that returns without error then you still have access to the pkg repos as expected.

                      Steve

                      Hi Steve,

                      No error when I run the command:
                      487cc0e2-c77b-4387-a4a5-42b29e2a7dfa-image.png

                      --- 24.11 ---
                      Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU D-1518 @ 2.20GHz
                      Kingston DDR4 2666MHz 16GB ECC
                      2 x HyperX Fury SSD 120GB (ZFS-mirror)
                      2 x Intel i210 (ports)
                      4 x Intel i350 (ports)

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        Looks good then. 👍

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                          Viper_Rus
                          last edited by Viper_Rus

                          I don't understand a little. If I received a pfsense plus home license, say, a month ago, will I still receive updates for another 11 months? I thought netgate would abruptly disable updates for all home users.

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                          • stephenw10S
                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                            last edited by

                            I can't answer that directly. I can say you will see the 23.09-REL update. I can update this when I know anything firmer.

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                            • RobbieTTR
                              RobbieTT @Viper_Rus
                              last edited by

                              @Viper_Rus

                              From elsewhere:

                              @stephenw10 said in Wan periodic reset causes system reboot.:

                              It should not be. Existing subs should still function until they expire at least.

                              Also further updates may still happen here.

                              @stephenw10 said in Wan periodic reset causes system reboot.:

                              Clarification in:

                              No existing subs will not be cancelled before expiration.

                              @RobbieTT said in Wan periodic reset causes system reboot.:

                              @stephenw10 said in Wan periodic reset causes system reboot.:

                              Clarification in:

                              No existing subs will not be cancelled before expiration.

                              Can we quote you on that - I mean I just clicked the quote button and everything?

                              @stephenw10 said in Wan periodic reset causes system reboot.:

                              That information came from the top. I cannot imagine what would have to happen to change that position.

                              I absolutely understand the implications here and in particular how it impacts dev/beta testers. Discussions are ongoing. Hopefully we will have options.

                              Steve

                              The above came from this thread. It may not answer everyone's questions but it should give you an idea how things have developed.

                              ☕️

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                                NRgia @RobbieTT
                                last edited by NRgia

                                (edited) I can confirm I updated from 23.05.1 to 23.09 Release with a home lab free license. Thank you @stephenw10 and Netgate.

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                                • stephenw10S
                                  stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                  last edited by

                                  Yes you can.

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                                    Viper_Rus
                                    last edited by

                                    Can you please tell me if pfSense CE 2.7.1 is suitable for migration from Plus 23.09? Do they have the same config version?

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                                      rpotter28 @Viper_Rus
                                      last edited by

                                      @Viper_Rus There is a page for config versions...

                                      https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/releases/versions.html

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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        Yup that^. But it needs to be updated. They are both running config v23.3 right now.

                                        Steve

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                                          Viper_Rus @stephenw10
                                          last edited by

                                          @stephenw10

                                          Thank you! Just switched from plus 23.09 to CE 2.7.1.RC without any problems

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                                            Viper_Rus @stephenw10
                                            last edited by

                                            @stephenw10

                                            I now have the following inscription:
                                            Messages: Your device is eligible for pfSense Plus®! Select Upgrade to upgrade.
                                            But the branch for upgrade is not available ;)

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