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ConsoleWorks 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions

Section: Upgrading to ConsoleWorks 3.0


Question Index:



Question:
Where can I get ConsoleWorks 3.0?


Answer:
You may contact TDi technical support via email at support@tditx.com or by telephone at (800) 695-1258. Your support representative will be able to provide media kits, licenses and documentation and answer questions about your upgrade.

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Question:
After installing ConsoleWorks 3.0, my default console_manager password no longer works.


Answer:
Passwords are now case-sensitive. The default console_manager password has been changed in order to draw attention to this new security feature. Your documentation will provide the new password. Also, be aware that you will be required to change the password at your first login. (When upgrading from previous versions, this question does not apply. The existing passwords for all users will continue to work. New password-strength features will apply, if so configured, at your next password change.)

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Question:
I'm seeing a message "No SNMP Commands Directory Specified in CWexports..."


Answer:
You have probably installed ConsoleWorks 3.0, but have not run the cwupgrade procedure. This step must be performed separately.

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Question:
I'm seeing a message "XMAP file cannot be found"


Answer:
You have probably installed ConsoleWorks 3.0, but have not run the cwupgrade procedure. This step must be performed separately.

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Question:
After the login page, nothing further appears.


Answer:
You have probably installed ConsoleWorks 3.0, but have not run the cwupgrade procedure. This step must be performed separately.

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Question:
Inactivity events (CONWORKS-QUIET) are not being rolled up.


Answer:
This is intentional. Inactivity events are treated in a different manner from normal events and are not eligible for event rollup.

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Question:
Will I need to obtain new licenses for ConsoleWorks 3.0?


Answer:
If you are upgrading from ConsoleWorks 2.x, you will need to obtain only a single license that allows the ConsoleWorks server to recognize version 2.x licenses. Customers upgrading from earlier versions will need replacements for all existing licenses. Please contact TECSys Development Customer Support at 800.695.1258 or support@tditx.com to obtain either type of license.

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Question:
Why didn't my password expiration dates carry over from V2 to V3?


Answer:
ConsoleWorks version 2 stored an absolute date for password expirations, whereas ConsoleWorks 3 stores a number of days from the last password change. During upgrade, it is unfortunately not possible to calculate the proper values. You must set the password lifetime field by hand, or contact TDi support for assistance, at 800.695.1258 or support@tditx.com.

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Customer Support:

support@tditx.com (email)
800.695.1258 (telephone)