2 Feature Descriptions

This chapter summarises features and enhancements released in LSMS 14.1.

2.1 APPD Deployment Support

LSMS 14.1 introduces support for deployment on the APPD platform. This includes configuration updates for LSMS installation, networking, and high-availability operation on the supported APPD deployment.

2.2 Dual Image Upgrade Support

LSMS 14.1 introduces Dual Image Upgrade (DIU) support. The release includes LSMS-specific migration and configuration handling as part of the DIU process. Refer to the LSMS Upgrade Guide for supported upgrade paths, prerequisites, and detailed procedures.

2.3 MySQL Uplift to 8.4.9

LSMS 14.1 upgrades the MySQL database software from MySQL 8.4.3 to MySQL 8.4.9. LSMS database interfaces and supporting components are updated for compatibility with the upgraded database version.

2.4 Java 25 and GUI Launcher Updates

LSMS 14.1 updates the LSMS GUI to use Java 25. The GUI is launched using platform-specific scripts instead of the previous JNLP/Java Web Start mechanism. Users download the GUI launcher package and run the appropriate launch script on a supported client system.

2.5 Platform and Supporting Software Updates

LSMS 14.1 incorporates updated TPD 8.10 software based on Oracle Linux 8.10. Supporting components, including COMCOL and ACE, are also updated to align with the release platform and application requirements.

2.6 Security Hardening

LSMS 14.1 includes security improvements addressing identified issues involving input handling, memory management, command execution, and logging. The release also updates selected third-party packages and removes obsolete package dependencies.