Note: This documentation is still in progress, not reviewed properly, and might contain some errors or outdated images. It's intended for the upcoming 4.0.0 release, so configuration settings might be different from previous versions.

Upgrading to v3.4.2

Overview

Version 3.4.2 is a maintenance release that addresses critical bug fixes and security improvements discovered after the v3.4.1 release. This patch update focuses on enhancing stability, reliability, and resolving specific issues reported by users.

Upgrade Instructions

  1. Download latest tarball from GitHub
  2. Backup your files and database before proceeding
  3. Replace all files with content from the downloaded archive
  4. Restore your configuration file (inc/config.inc.php) from backup

Security Improvements

  • Further enhanced cookie handling for improved session security
  • Fixed additional edge cases in CSRF token validation
  • Addressed potential security vulnerabilities in form handling
  • Updated third-party dependencies to latest secure versions
  • Strengthened input sanitation for search and filtering functions

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved DNS record content validation issues with certain record types
  • Fixed character encoding problems in record content display
  • Addressed issues with zone template application under specific conditions
  • Corrected sorting and pagination in record listings with special characters
  • Fixed JavaScript errors in certain browsers
  • Improved form validation feedback for users
  • Resolved issues with PowerDNS API integration for newer versions

Browser Compatibility

  • Enhanced compatibility with latest browser versions
  • Fixed rendering issues in mobile browsers
  • Improved responsive design for various screen sizes
  • Resolved CSS inconsistencies across different browsers

Performance Optimizations

  • Improved caching mechanism for frequently accessed data
  • Optimized database queries for better performance
  • Reduced memory usage for large zone operations
  • Enhanced page load times for record-heavy zones

Notes

  • No database schema changes are required for this update
  • This release maintains full backward compatibility with v3.4.1
  • The update is recommended for all users due to security improvements
  • This patch version focuses solely on bug fixes and security enhancements without introducing new features