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SignServer Software Appliance 2.6 Release Notes
MAY 2024
We are pleased to announce the release of SignServer Software Appliance 2.6.
This release brings an updated version of SignServer Enterprise, support for Utimaco u.trust Anchor, and signed audit logs. The release also brings the ability to use Luna HSM partitions with enabled Functionality Modules (FM).
Highlights
New version of SignServer Enterprise
SignServer Enterprise has been updated to version 6.3. For more information, see the SignServer Release Notes.
Support for Utimaco u.trust Anchor
SignServer Software Appliance 2.6 now supports Utimaco u.trust Anchor. This integration allows you to utilize the advanced features of the Utimaco u.trust Anchor seamlessly with our platform.
Audit Log Signing
SignServer Software Appliance 2.6 features Audit Log Signing, significantly enhancing data security and audit capabilities, ensuring your database and logs are safeguarded against tampering and unauthorized access.
With the introduction of digital signatures on audit logs, every log entry is now verifiable and protected against modification, ensuring the integrity of your records with tamper-proof audit logs.
Enhanced Luna HSM integration with enabled Functionality Modules (FM)
The new Luna HSM feature allows you to select to connect to partitions on Luna HSMs with Functionality Modules (FM) enabled directly from Webconf. This enhancement simplifies the process and allows for seamless integration and improved flexibility in your HSM management.
Improvements and Corrections
The following lists other improvements and corrections included in the release.
- Maintenance Mode: Allows you to shut down the application (SignServer) to prevent anyone from accessing the application during HSM maintenance, for example.
- Factory Reset: Restores the appliance to its original factory settings. This feature is particularly useful for test installations, enabling testing different scenarios without the need to reinstall the virtual machine in the hypervisor.
Upgrade Information
For important information on the required steps to update the Software Appliance, see Update Software Appliance.