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  • jBASE 6.2.1 is out the door!

    The Rocket® Software MultiValue team is pleased to announce the availability of jBASE 6.2.1 on October 30th, 2024.

    The Rocket jBASE solution is an object-oriented integrated database and application development environment designed for transactional and analytical database applications. It combines scalable, flexible, seamless interoperability with connectivity and low overhead for system management and administration.

    Many months in the making, 6.2.1 brings some major enhancements to jBASE. Most notably:

    D3 Compatability

    The Why: 

    - To provide more choice and flexibility for our D3 customers who want to modernize, we now offer an optional migration path to jBASE.

    The What/Value:

    - 6.2.1 brings robust documentation, a new licensed package in RBC, and further key changes to the codebase that make conversions more seamless.

    A new Transaction Journaler

    The Why: 

    - To 1.) meet the requirements of key accounts moving to jBASE 2.) simplify administration.

    The What/Value:

    - Object library support to query and maintain logs

    - Simplified process to save historic logs

    - Simplified HADR maintenance

    - New structured restore

    Updates to Licensing

    The Why: 

    - To remove limitations present in our current model, 6.2.1 introduces new ways to make it simpler to create, change, and manage keys.

    The What/Value:

    - The new license structure is more flexible and easy to change, eliminating the need for multiple keys.

    - The new license key encodes all features and metrics, eliminating the need for separate evaluation or web session licenses.

    - The new license can be tied to a specific release version and can have a termination date or be permanent.

    Along with:

    - 72 enhancements

    - 57 bug fixes

    For more information about these changes and others, please feel free to check out the Release Notes here.

    Product Lifecycle

    30 Oct 2024 - Generally Available

    30 Oct 2027 - End of Marketing

    30 Oct 2028 - End of Service

    30 Oct 2030 - End of Limited Support

    Recommendation

    Developing secure, high-quality software is a top priority at Rocket. To ensure we meet top standards in these categories, we adhere to standards set by some of the leading software scans such as Synopsys Black Duck, Polaris, and VeraCode with each release. Rocket acquired the Zumasys product portfolio on Oct 14, 2021. Starting with the jBASE (5.8.6) release these scans are now integrated into the release process. Zumasys did not conform to the same security and quality practices hence any release prior to 5.8.6 does not align with Rocket's standards. We highly recommend upgrading to the latest version of jBASE at your earliest convenience to ensure your organization has the most secure software.

    Plan your upgrade

    If you have a current maintenance contract, visit Rocket Business Connect (RBC) today to download 6.2.1. If you don't have an active maintenance contract, please contact your Rocket salesperson or partner.

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