This section outlines all the key additions to Iguana 3.3 since its last release:

HTTPS Support

HTTPS Support has been added to Iguana, which allows you to easily secure confidential data such as log messages, as well as any changes made within the Dashboard. Using HTTPS, you can secure and encrypt connections to the web server via a specified port.

New Global Settings

Version 3.3 features three new global settings, providing you with an easier way to configure Iguana. Using the global settings you can perform tasks more efficiently.

Web Server Settings

The Web Server Settings allow you to easily change the session timeout, specify a new web server port and turn on HTTPS support. In addition, you can also specify which private/public key and certificate files to use.

Email Server Settings

Iguana makes it easier for you to manage your email notification errors. The Email Server Settings page allows you to set up a list of recipients who will receive emails when errors occur for a given channel. By making this setting global, this means that you only have to configure the settings once.

If you are upgrading from a version prior to 3.3 and already have existing email settings, Iguana will use the first enabled email setting and make it the new global setting. Other existing email settings will be stored in the ChannelConfiguration.xml backup file.

Note that the Send email on error checkbox will be disabled until the email server settings are set up.

Purge Log Settings

Iguana now provides you with control over your Log/Status Purge Settings. This global setting allows you to determine the time of day that the logs will be purged. This means that you can purge logs for all the active channels at the same time.

New Contextual Information in Database API Setup

New helpful contextual information appears when you set up your database API in the channel configuration page. Varying information will appear beside the Data source field, depending on the type of database selected (ODBC or non-ODBC). This will make it easier to set up your data source.

Auto-Refresh Option

Iguana's Auto-Refresh Rate option provides you with an updated view of the Dashboard and its channel activities. The auto-refresh rate allows you to view the updated status of channels in near real-time without having to explicitly refresh the entire page.

64-Bit Linux Support

Iguana is now supported on 64-bit Linux platforms. Although 64-bit Windows is not supported at this time, iNTERFACEWARE plans to offer support for it once there is a demand from customers.

Change the Web Port via the Web Interface

By default, Iguana 3.3's web server is configured to run on port 8081. If another application is using that port on your machine, you must change the default port that Iguana is run on. You can easily change the port value using the Web Interface.

Includes Latest Version of Chameleon

Iguana is shipped with Chameleon version 4.5. The newest Chameleon offering includes many new features, such as the Database Table Importing Wizard and the Redesigned Message Browser. The new Database Table Importing Wizard allows you to import existing database table definitions from your database, while the Message Browser includes several intuitive and useful features such as the Auto Parse option and Error/Warning pane. For a full list of new Chameleon features, see What's New in Chameleon 4.5?.

Browse File Buttons

Convenient Browse file buttons have been added to the source and destination components configuration page. Rather than entering the VMD path manually, the Browse button allows you to quickly locate the file path you want to add to your configuration from a local machine. As a result, you can complete your channel configuration more efficiently.