NetXMS 5.1 released

[richard21]

it looks like the link fore the Windows Server download isn't correct its currently https://netxms.com/download/releases/5.0/netxms-server-5.1.0-x64.exe which isn't working it looks like it should be  https://netxms.com/download/releases/5.1/netxms-server-5.1.0-x64.exe which works

[alk]

@richard21 said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

it looks like the link fore the Windows Server download isn't correct its currently https://netxms.com/download/releases/5.0/netxms-server-5.1.0-x64.exe which isn't working it looks like it should be  https://netxms.com/download/releases/5.1/netxms-server-5.1.0-x64.exe which works

Thank you for the report, fixed

[hmjvaline]

I am shock netxms 5.1  is limited to 250 nodes    
It reduced my enthusiasm for NetXMS and even gave up on it because it is no longer so open and free. Although I have never needed the company's institutionalized services, I feel discouraged by this new restriction.

[alk]

@hmjvaline said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

I am shock netxms 5.1 is limited to 250 nodes  
It reduced my enthusiasm for NetXMS and even gave up on it because it is no longer so open and free. Although I have never needed the company's institutionalized services, I feel discouraged by this new restriction.

Hi

Well, product is still open and free. Only official build for Windows Server is restricted now. You have following options:

• purchase support contract from us (any support tier will give you license for unlimited number of nodes)
• built it yourself
• migrate server to Linux

[victor]

@hmjvaline said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

I am shock netxms 5.1 is limited to 250 nodes  
It reduced my enthusiasm for NetXMS and even gave up on it because it is no longer so open and free. Although I have never needed the company's institutionalized services, I feel discouraged by this new restriction.

You know, even open source developers need money for living. And purchasing support contract for using open source product pre-built for Windows platform is not a big ask in my opinion. 250+ devices is not a small deployment, so likely organization is not that small either, and do not hesitate paying license fee for Windows servers.

[hmjvaline]

@alk said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

@hmjvaline said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

I am shock netxms 5.1 is limited to 250 nodes  
It reduced my enthusiasm for NetXMS and even gave up on it because it is no longer so open and free. Although I have never needed the company's institutionalized services, I feel discouraged by this new restriction.

Hi
Well, product is still open and free. Only official build for Windows Server is restricted now. You have following options:

• purchase support contract from us (any support tier will give you license for unlimited number of nodes)
• built it yourself
• migrate server to Linux

Thank you for your immediate explanation of possible alternatives. I will try to remain unrestricted and try these methods, but I am an enthusiastic supporter and user of Windows, mainly because of the closeness to work use and convenience. Many years ago, in order to be able to run under Windows I found an open source, free, and easy-to-use NMS. I  spend time looking for suitable software and learning. Maybe users under WINDOWS are destined to be restricted or charged in the end. However, under LINUX, there will be more OPEN AND FREE NMS to choose from. NETXMS maybe was not that special under linux, but NETXMS has always been special under WINDOWS.

[hmjvaline]

@victor said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

@hmjvaline said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

I am shock netxms 5.1 is limited to 250 nodes  
It reduced my enthusiasm for NetXMS and even gave up on it because it is no longer so open and free. Although I have never needed the company's institutionalized services, I feel discouraged by this new restriction.

You know, even open source developers need money for living. And purchasing support contract for using open source product pre-built for Windows platform is not a big ask in my opinion. 250+ devices is not a small deployment, so likely organization is not that small either, and do not hesitate paying license fee for Windows servers.

Thank you very much for your long-term contribution to NETXMS. I know that the sustainability of anything requires money to support, and the changes in NETXMS are not the only example. 250 node maybe for small commercial company is not too small and may have enough funds to support it, but for me as a school worker, this may not be too easy. The school I serve is There are not only hundreds of servers and switchs , not to mention more than 500 computers or notebook or  pad. Maybe this sounds a bit scary, but in the future, netxms may consider the plight of users in educational institutions.Finally, I would like to thank netxms and you all.

[victor]

If you represent educational or non-profit institution, feel free to contact us directly and I'm sure we can find a solution.

Best regards,
Victor

[hmjvaline]

@victor said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

If you represent educational or non-profit institution, feel free to contact us directly and I'm sure we can find a solution.
Best regards,
Victor

I think I need your support, how should I contact you ? 
as before I upgraded to 5.1.0 without thinking carefully, now I can't downgrade to 5.0.8 so that I can continue working with netxms, the worst I also lack a backup of the database and cannot see the complete steps for downgrading the database. How can I get myself back to the normal working state as quickly as possible?

[alk]

@hmjvaline said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

@victor said in NetXMS 5.1 released:

If you represent educational or non-profit institution, feel free to contact us directly and I'm sure we can find a solution.
Best regards,
Victor

I think I need your support, how should I contact you ?
as before I upgraded to 5.1.0 without thinking carefully, now I can't downgrade to 5.0.8 so that I can continue working with netxms, the worst I also lack a backup of the database and cannot see the complete steps for downgrading the database. How can I get myself back to the normal working state as quickly as possible?

Please send mail to [email protected] with basic information about your organisation, and I'll handle that

[lhpaladin]

Hi,

I would like to thank the NetXMS team for this update, several changes that are very good for the community.