Enabling backward compatibility - Security Center 5.11

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.11

Product
Security Center
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Version
5.11
Language
English
Last updated
2024-07-05

Each new version of Security Center includes new features that might be incompatible with earlier versions. You can use backward compatibility as a temporary solution to maintain interoperability with up to three previous major versions.

What you should know

Backward compatibility is enabled by default to allow client and server applications that have not been upgraded to allow normal functioning. For enhanced security, it is recommended to disable backward compatibility after upgrading all client and server applications. Perform this procedure to re-enable backward compatibility.
IMPORTANT: Adding backward compatible connections slows down the performance of the Directory. It is only recommended as a temporary solution before you can upgrade all servers and workstations.
IMPORTANT: For client workstations, backward compatibility applies only to Security Desk. Config Tool is not backward compatible because it must be of the same version as the Directory.

Procedure

  1. Connect to the Server Admin of your main server with a web browser.
  2. Click the main server () in the server list.
  3. In the Secure communication section, select the previous version of Security Center from the Allow applications starting from version (backward compatibility) list.
  4. Click Save.

After you finish

For enhanced security, disable backward compatibility after all client applications have been upgraded.