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Upgrading to v3.7.0

Overview

Version 3.7.0 introduces significant improvements to Poweradmin's DNSSEC management capabilities through integration with the PowerDNS API. This update modernizes DNSSEC operations, moving away from command-line tools to a more reliable and secure API-based approach.

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

  5. Add the following new configuration options to your inc/config.inc.php file:

    'pdns_api' => [
    'url' => '',  // PowerDNS API URL, e.g., 'http://127.0.0.1:8081'
    'key' => '',  // PowerDNS API key
],

PowerDNS API Setup

To use the new API-based DNSSEC management:

  1. Configure your PowerDNS server to enable the API:
  2. Edit your PowerDNS configuration (typically /etc/powerdns/pdns.conf)
  3. Set api=yes to enable the API
  4. Set api-key=your-secret-key to secure the API
  5. Configure webserver-address and webserver-port as needed

  6. Restart PowerDNS to apply changes

  7. Add the API details to your Poweradmin configuration:

  8. Set the URL to your PowerDNS API (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:8081)
  9. Set the API key to match the one configured in PowerDNS

New Features and Improvements

PowerDNS API Integration

  • Modern API-based management of DNSSEC operations
  • More reliable and secure than command-line based approach
  • Better error handling and feedback for DNSSEC operations
  • Enhanced compatibility with newer versions of PowerDNS
  • Support for remote PowerDNS servers (not just local instances)

DNSSEC Management Improvements

  • Improved key management interface
  • Better visualization of DNSSEC signing status
  • Enhanced error reporting for DNSSEC operations
  • More reliable key rotation and management
  • Simplified setup and configuration process

User Interface Enhancements

  • Improved DNSSEC management screens
  • Better feedback for DNSSEC operations
  • Enhanced zone listing with more detailed DNSSEC status
  • More intuitive DNSSEC setup workflow

Security Improvements

  • More secure approach to DNSSEC management using API authentication
  • Reduced reliance on command-line tools and system permissions
  • Better isolation between Poweradmin and PowerDNS server
  • Enhanced input validation for DNSSEC operations

Additional Fixes

  • Fixed various bugs and issues from v3.6.1
  • Improved browser compatibility
  • Enhanced error handling throughout the application
  • Fixed UI rendering issues in various sections
  • Performance improvements for common operations
  • Updated third-party dependencies to latest secure versions

Notes

  • No database schema changes are required for this update
  • The older command-line based DNSSEC management will still work if you don't configure the API
  • Using the PowerDNS API is strongly recommended for better security and reliability
  • Review your firewall settings if using a remote PowerDNS server to ensure API access
  • This update significantly improves DNSSEC management but requires PowerDNS to be configured for API access