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    What is release 2.3_1?

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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    • D Offline
      dmurphynj
      last edited by

      Just logged into my router this morning, and it appears there's an update available.. but I can't find any details.

      Clearly, this isn't the 2.3.1 release, so what is it?

      EDIT: To clarify, I am on the Stable branch …
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        Christos
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        [16:37:46] <vectr0n>o.0
        [16:37:59] <vectr0n>"Version 2.3_1 is available."
        [16:39:16] <vectr0n>jim-p-work, non-reboot update?
        [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A portrevision bump so boxes will see the ntpd update. Nothing else changed.
        [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A quick security fix style we couldn't do with the old update style
        [16:39:45] <@jim-p-work> Though it doesn't restart ntpd automatically, give that a kick from Status > Services</jim-p-work></jim-p-work></vectr0n></vectr0n></vectr0n>

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          dmurphynj
          last edited by

          @Christos:

          [16:37:46] <vectr0n>o.0
          [16:37:59] <vectr0n>"Version 2.3_1 is available."
          [16:39:16] <vectr0n>jim-p-work, non-reboot update?
          [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A portrevision bump so boxes will see the ntpd update. Nothing else changed.
          [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A quick security fix style we couldn't do with the old update style
          [16:39:45] <@jim-p-work> Though it doesn't restart ntpd automatically, give that a kick from Status > Services</jim-p-work></jim-p-work></vectr0n></vectr0n></vectr0n>

          Awesome, thanks!  Good to go - just applied and it worked perfectly, no reboot needed.

          Good stuff!  If we can somehow show a release note or a description with the new version # in the updater, that would be even more awesome.

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          • johnpozJ Online
            johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
            last edited by

            Yup nice update.. Pretty slick how this new update system works.. It even updated the nano I had on there from non pfsense repo..

            [2.3-RELEASE][root@pfSense.local.lan]/root: ntpq
            ntpq> v
            ntpq 4.2.8p7@1.3265-o Fri Apr 29 10:58:04 UTC 2016 (1)

            An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
            If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
            Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
            SG-4860 24.11 | Lab VMs 2.8, 24.11

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              musicwizard
              last edited by

              @dmurphynj:

              @Christos:

              [16:37:46] <vectr0n>o.0
              [16:37:59] <vectr0n>"Version 2.3_1 is available."
              [16:39:16] <vectr0n>jim-p-work, non-reboot update?
              [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A portrevision bump so boxes will see the ntpd update. Nothing else changed.
              [16:39:30] <@jim-p-work> <jim-p-work>A quick security fix style we couldn't do with the old update style
              [16:39:45] <@jim-p-work> Though it doesn't restart ntpd automatically, give that a kick from Status > Services</jim-p-work></jim-p-work></vectr0n></vectr0n></vectr0n>

              Awesome, thanks!  Good to go - just applied and it worked perfectly, no reboot needed.

              Good stuff!  If we can somehow show a release note or a description with the new version # in the updater, that would be even more awesome.

              Would be great to see what changed yes. And maybe also a notice in there if you need to reboot or not. So you can wait for a later time if it does need a reboot.

              also did the update but it doesn't update the version number?

              2.3-RELEASE (amd64)
              built on Mon Apr 11 18:10:34 CDT 2016
              FreeBSD 10.3-RELEASE

              The system is on the latest version.

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                last edited by

                This seems to be a very specific update and you are only able to identify if it's applied going to System > Update.

                If you aplied it you will see here the 2.3_1, on main page you will only see 2.3-RELEASE.

                –
                Are you sure you want to update pfSense system?
                Current Base System 2.3_1
                Latest Base System 2.3_1
                System is up to date

                And I also would like to know what this "update" fixed/changed.

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                  nima
                  last edited by

                  A system mail would be nice if a system or package update is available.

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                  • H Offline
                    heper
                    last edited by

                    @x-ecuter ntpd got an update

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                    • jdillardJ Offline
                      jdillard
                      last edited by

                      More info here:

                      https://blog.pfsense.org/?p=2045

                      https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/2.3_New_Features_and_Changes#Update_Patches

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                      • B Offline
                        Blade Runner
                        last edited by

                        Flawless update. Slick stuff :)

                        Do not be afraid to fail.

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                          bplein
                          last edited by

                          Slick update, I agree.

                          Updating via System / Update / System Update included an update of an out-of-date package (pfBlockerNG), without asking or alerting, just doing it as part of the system update. Is this as expected, or a bug?

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                            cmb
                            last edited by

                            @bplein:

                            Updating via System / Update / System Update included an update of an out-of-date package (pfBlockerNG), without asking or alerting, just doing it as part of the system update. Is this as expected, or a bug?

                            That's expected, though should probably be made more clear. It's the same in that regard as it's always been, every base system update also updates all your packages. And significantly better than it used to be, since it'll only upgrade packages that are outdated (where 2.2.x and earlier would uninstall and reinstall all packages even if they were already up to date).

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                              Gertjan
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                              >>> Updating repositories metadata... 
                              Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                              pfSense-core repository is up-to-date.
                              Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                              pfSense repository is up-to-date.
                              All repositories are up-to-date.
                              >>> Unlocking package pfSense-kernel-pfSense... done.
                              >>> Downloading upgrade packages... 
                              Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                              pfSense-core repository is up-to-date.
                              Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                              pfSense repository is up-to-date.
                              All repositories are up-to-date.
                              Checking for upgrades (5 candidates): ..... done
                              Processing candidates (5 candidates): ... done
                              The following 2 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):
                              
                              Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
                              	pfSense: 2.3 -> 2.3_1 [pfSense]
                              	ntp: 4.2.8p6 -> 4.2.8p7 [pfSense]
                              
                              The process will require 2 KiB more space.
                              493 KiB to be downloaded.
                              Fetching pfSense-2.3_1.txz: . done
                              Fetching ntp-4.2.8p7.txz: .......... done
                              Checking integrity... done (0 conflicting)
                              >>> Upgrading necessary packages... 
                              Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                              pfSense-core repository is up-to-date.
                              Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                              pfSense repository is up-to-date.
                              All repositories are up-to-date.
                              Checking for upgrades (5 candidates): ..... done
                              Processing candidates (5 candidates): ... done
                              Checking integrity... done (0 conflicting)
                              The following 2 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):
                              
                              Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
                              	pfSense: 2.3 -> 2.3_1 [pfSense]
                              	ntp: 4.2.8p6 -> 4.2.8p7 [pfSense]
                              
                              The process will require 2 KiB more space.
                              [1/2] Upgrading ntp from 4.2.8p6 to 4.2.8p7...
                              [1/2] Extracting ntp-4.2.8p7: .......... done
                              [2/2] Upgrading pfSense from 2.3 to 2.3_1...
                              [2/2] Extracting pfSense-2.3_1: ... done
                              >>> Removing unnecessary packages... done.
                              >>> Cleanup pkg cache... done.
                              >>> Locking package pfSense-kernel-pfSense... done.
                              Success
                              

                              Impressed ….. !

                              No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
                              Edit : and where are the logs ??

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                              • vergilisV Offline
                                vergilis
                                last edited by

                                So 2.3_1 is not 2.3.1 and you can upgrade from 2.3_1 to 2.3.1?

                                And, after updating to 2.3_1 it does not actually address the problem until a manual process is performed outside of the update?

                                This is really confusing. No?

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                                • jdillardJ Offline
                                  jdillard
                                  last edited by

                                  the update should be referred to it's full name, 2.3.0_1, to minimize confusion. And yes you will be able to update to 2.3.1.

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                                  • jahonixJ Offline
                                    jahonix
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                                    @jdillard:

                                    it's full name, 2.3.0_1, to minimize confusion.

                                    Are you sure you minimize confusion with this 'unexpected' naming scheme?
                                    A lot of different options come to mind that may have been easier to understand. But maybe not to implement into your system?

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                                    • vergilisV Offline
                                      vergilis
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                                      pfSense team, please change the naming scheme. And, please restart all the necessary services after a patch is applied to minimize  misconfigured/unpatched production systems.

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                                        Darkk
                                        last edited by

                                        Nice new update system.  Works pretty well.  Happy to see no reboot required for this one.  Yes would like to see release notes in the updater to give us an idea what to expect and anything we need to do.

                                        No, I wouldn't want automatic restart of services long as the updater tells me which ones I need to restart since in production it may disrupt anybody using it.

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                                          2chemlud Banned
                                          last edited by

                                          …would like to see some frequent updates for openSSL in the future ;-)

                                          https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20160503.txt

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                                            robi
                                            last edited by

                                            @vergilis:

                                            pfSense team, please change the naming scheme. And, please restart all the necessary services after a patch is applied to minimize  misconfigured/unpatched production systems.

                                            +1 for this

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