Hello, NetBeez Community!
We’re excited to announce the release of v14.4! This is primarily a maintenance release (Release notes), featuring key improvements and bug fixes, including:
Server OS upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04
Docker upgrade to the latest version (27.5.1)
Bug fix: Improved agent availability calculations to prevent rare cases where negative availability was reported
Bug fix: More accurate test average calculations when agents are offline
New Documentation & Support Ticketing Platform
We’re also launching a new documentation help page at help.netbeez.net along with a unified support platform powered by Intercom. Now, all your conversations and support tickets will be handled in one place, making it easier and faster for us to assist you.
Updating Your Installation
Software Repositories & Firewall Dependencies
The BeezKeeper server will automatically upgrade to v14.4 on Wednesday of next week, unless manually overridden. This upgrade will also apply to agents.
The upgrade process may take up to 30 minutes on the server side. DO NOT REBOOT the server during this time. If you suspect an issue during the upgrade, please contact us at support@netbeez.net.
Firewall Configuration:
Ensure your network firewall allows the server to connect to NetBeez and third-party software repositories (e.g., Ubuntu and Docker). Additionally:
- Agents must have TCP/443 access to the server.
- Port 3142 must be open on the server and accessible to agents. This port hosts an APT cache instance, which is critical for agent OS upgrades—especially for agents restricted from internet access.
Learn more about the required firewall settings and the update process.
We’re Here to Help!
We hope you’re getting the most out of your NetBeez deployment. As always, if you have any questions or encounter any issues, reach out to us at support@netbeez.net.
This release is designed to provide a smoother, more efficient experience—explore the updates and let us know your thoughts! 