The second release candidate for WordPress 3.5 is now available for download and testing. We’re still working on about a dozen remaining issues, but we hope to deliver WordPress 3.5 to your hands as early as next week. If you’d like to know what to test, visit the About page ( → About in the toolbar) and check out […]
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The following new functionality has been added:
[+] Open SuSE 12.2 suport has been added
[+] SmarterMail 10 Antivirus support has been added. Please check additional info in KB article http://kb.parallels.com/115223
[+] MailEnable has been updated to version 6.70
[+] (Windows only) PHP 5.3 has been updated to version 5.3.19
The following bug has been fixed:
[*] (Linux only) Ability to choose custom protocol when adding DNS record of "SRV" type (28701)
[-] (Windows only) There is unable to add "SRV" DNS record if "Priority of service" and "Weight of service" are not equal (28701)
[-] There is unable to migrate mail account with password which contains space of quote characters (23661)
[-] Cron jobs are not run on Ubuntu installed inside Parallels Virtuozzo Container
The following new functionality has been added:
[+] SmarterMail 10.6 support. Note there are Known Issues and Limitation for SmarterMail 10.6 support. Please check KB article http://kb.parallels.com/en/115180.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Cannot install license key for Plesk Panel working in Parallels Server Bare Metal (121855)
[-] Web Presence Builder: site cannot be published with error "Not registered key blogsny2pp87a73 in context"
[-] Plesk resets subdomain forwarding after syncing subscription with hosting plan (117199)
[-] Error "column "fileSharingUser" is not in the row" occurs if record absent in fileSharingUsers table (106712)
[-] (Windows only) Migration manager holds on long data in MS SQL database dump (109603)
[-] (Windows only) MS SQL databases can’t be migrated to 11.0.9 MU #11 if DumpMsSqlToScript = false in registry (123056)
[-] Wrong resource calculation blocks subdomains creation if oversell is switched off. (108238)
[-] Domain’s FTP users does not backuped if Perl 5.10.x. installed on server (122467)
Plesk Panel 11.0.9 MU#27 for Windows and Linux – Functional fixes – is available since November 22, 2012 through the Autoinstaller
Please, check http://kb.parallels.com/115179 for more details.
The first release candidate for WordPress 3.5 is now available. We hope to ship WordPress 3.5 in two weeks. But to do that, we need your help! If you haven’t tested 3.5 yet, there’s no time like the present. (The oft-repeated warning: Please, not on a live site, unless you’re adventurous.) Think you’ve found a […]
The following new functionality has been added:
[+] Upgraded libcurl(7.15.5) to latest version
[+] Updated PPA localization
The following bugs have been fixed:
[-] Fixed bug with attaching servide node to PPA using sudo account (122291)
[-] Added more explanations for time desync error between MN & SN (122290)
[-] Activated service “iptables” after reboot system (123341)
More details in KB article http://kb.parallels.com/113283
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] (Linux only) Domain not adding in /usr/local/psa/admin/conf/vhosts_bootstrap.conf If there is another IDN domain with almost exactly the same spelling (106406)
The following new functionality has been added:
[+] (Windows only) Support of native mail forwarding for SmarterMail version 6.9 and higher has been added. This native mode will be applied to new mail accounts with mail forwarding. Previously created mail accounts with mail forwarding will use old operation mode through mail aliases.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] (Linux only) Domain not adding in /usr/local/psa/admin/conf/vhosts_bootstrap.conf If there is another IDN domain with almost exactly the same spelling (106406)
The following new functionality has been added:
[+] (Windows only) Support of native mail forwarding for SmarterMail version 6.9 and higher has been added. This native mode will be applied to new mail accounts with mail forwarding. Previously created mail accounts with mail forwarding will use old operation mode through mail aliases.
PPA team is pleased to introduce a tool for upgrading PPA Beta #2 to RTM version.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] mailmng fails on Ubuntu 10.04 with error “symbol EVP_CIPHER_CTX_init, version libmysqlclient_16 not defined in file libmysqlclient.so.16 with link time reference” after libmysqlclient package update
[-] API-RPC returns values of limits in scientific notation if limit is set to certain values
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] mailmng fails on Ubuntu 10.04 with error “symbol EVP_CIPHER_CTX_init, version libmysqlclient_16 not defined in file libmysqlclient.so.16 with link time reference” after libmysqlclient package update
[-] API-RPC returns values of limits in scientific notation if limit is set to certain values
WordPress 3.5 Beta 3
The third beta release of WordPress 3.5 is now available for download and testing. Hey, developers! We expect to WordPress 3.5 to be ready in just a few short weeks. Please, please test your plugins and themes against beta 3. Media management has been rewritten, and we’ve taken great pains to ensure most plugins will work the […]
The following new functionality has been added:
[+] Added support languages "de-DE", "es-ES", "fr-FR", "it-IT", "ja-JP", "nl-NL", "ru-RU", "zh-CN", "zh-TW" in PPA. The guide describing how to change the UI language is available here (121866)
[+] Tool to install/update PPA migrator in one click is available here (119682)
[+] Added tool to change admin password through CLI. The utility will be located /usr/local/ppa/bin/admin_passwd after applying updates.
[+] Added new video tutorials "How to Sign Up New Resellers", "How to Rebrand Hosting Panel for Reselling Services".
The following bugs have been fixed:
[-] Fixed installation issue described in KB article.
[-] Fixed installation issue if hostname contains the host’s IP address (122969)
[-] Fixed issue with migration MySQL databases during transfer accounts from Plesk 11.0
[*] Updated PPA guide lines.
Joomla 3.0.2 Released

The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 3.0.2. This is a security release. The Production Leadership Team’s goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! development at the Developer Site.
Download
New Installations: Click here to download Joomla 3.0.2 (Full package) »
Update Package: Click here to download Joomla 3.0.1 to 3.0.2 (Update package) »
Update Package: Click here to download Joomla 3.0.2 (for updates from Joomla 2.5) (Update package) »
Note: If you are running version 3.0.0 please read the special update instructions before updating.
Instructions
Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.
Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.
Release Notes
Check the Joomla 3.0.2 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.
Statistics for the 3.0.2 release period
- Joomla 3.0.2 contains:
- 1 security issue fixed
- 1 new feature
- 50 tracker issues fixed
Security Issues Fixed
- Medium Priority – Core – Clickjacking Vulnerability. More information »
New Feature
- 27373 Implementing Items associations in multi-language. With this function you can assign articles and article categories from different languages together and the module will display the correct link if you change the language itself. Click here for more information.
Tracker Issues Fixed
Joomla! Bug Squad
Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the Joomla! CMS Issue Tracker.
Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during the past three months include: Akarawuth Tamrareang, Andrea Tarr, Angelika Reisiger, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Constantin Romankiewicz, Daria Mikhailova, Dean Clarke, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Harald Leithner, Ian Galpin, Itamar Elharar, Jacob Waisner, James Brice, Jan Kuchař, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jonathan M. Cameron, Kevin Griffiths, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Mark Lee, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos, Nick Savov, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Peter van Westen, Peter Wiseman, Prasit Gebsaap, Radek Suski, Rob Clayburn, Rob Joyce, Roberto Segura, Roland Dalmulder , Rouven Weßling, Sam Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Soheil Novinfard, Tessa Mero, Tim Plummer, Troy Thomas Hall, Viet Vu.
Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter, Coordinator.
Joomla! Security Strike Team
A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Gary Brooks, Jason Kendall, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jeremy Wilken, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Michael Babker, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.
How can you help Joomla development?
The great news is you don’t have to be a developer to help build Joomla. The Joomla Bug Squad is one of the most active teams in the Joomla development process and is always looking for people (not just developers) that can help with sorting bug reports, coding patches and testing solutions. It’s a great way for increasing your working knowledge of Joomla, and also a great way to meet new people from all around the world.
If you are interested, please read about us on the Joomla Wiki and, if you wish to join, email the Bug Squad coordinator.
You can also help Joomla development by thanking those involved in the many areas of the process.
Plesk Service Team is pleased to introduce the Plesk Pre-Transfer Checker.
The Plesk Pre-Transfer Checker is designed to allow providers check for known cases which may cause migration failures and which should be fixed before starting migration procedure.
All details and scenarios are described in corresponding KB article – http://kb.parallels.com/115103
Thank you for your cooperation!
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] (Windows only) Plesk does not work after installation with custom path with error message “class “Db_Adapter_Pdo_Mysql” was not found”. Use latest version of autoinstaller 3.13.1 from http://download1.parallels.com/Plesk/PP11/11.0/Windows/ai.exe
[-] Show incorrect disc space usage and traffic statistics on “Statistics” tab for subscription
[-] PHP variable $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] returns IP address of server instead of client’s IP address if nginx used.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] (Windows only) Plesk does not work after installation with custom path with error message “class “Db_Adapter_Pdo_Mysql” was not found”. Use latest version of autoinstaller 3.13.1 from http://download1.parallels.com/Plesk/PP11/11.0/Windows/ai.exe
[-] Show incorrect disc space usage and traffic statistics on “Statistics” tab for subscription
[-] PHP variable $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] returns IP address of server instead of client’s IP address if nginx used.
Joomla 2.5.8 Released

The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.8. This is a security release. The Production Leadership Team’s goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! development at the Developer Site.
The update process is very simple, and complete instructions are available here. Note that there are now easier and better ways of updating than copying the files with FTP.
Download
New Installations: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.8 (Full package) »
Update Package: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.8 (Update package) »
Note: Please read the update instructions before updating.
Instructions
Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.
Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.
Release Notes
Check the Joomla 2.5.8 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.
Statistics for the 2.5.8 release period
- Joomla 2.5.8 contains:
- 1 Security issue fixed
- 9 tracker issues fixed
Security Issues Fixed
- Medium Priority – Core – Clickjacking Vulnerability. More information »
Tracker Issues Fixed
Joomla! Bug Squad
Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the Joomla! CMS Issue Tracker.
Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during past 3 months include: Akarawuth Tamrareang, Andrea Tarr, Angelika Reisiger, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Constantin Romankiewicz, Daria Mikhailova, Dean Clarke, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Harald Leithner, Ian Galpin, Itamar Elharar, Jacob Waisner, James Brice, Jan Kuchař, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jonathan M. Cameron, Kevin Griffiths, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Mark Lee, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos, Nick Savov, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Peter van Westen, Peter Wiseman, Prasit Gebsaap, Radek Suski, Rob Clayburn, Rob Joyce, Roberto Segura, Roland Dalmulder , Rouven Weßling, Sam Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Soheil Novinfard, Tessa Mero, Tim Plummer, Troy Thomas Hall, Viet Vu.
Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter, Coordinator.
Joomla! Security Strike Team
A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Gary Brooks, Jason Kendall, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jeremy Wilken, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Michael Babker, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.
Following check points have been added:
– checking old permission name for antivirus management in Plesk database
– If DotNetNuke is installed on at least one domain .Net Framework 3.5 presence will be checked

The November issue of the Joomla Community Magazine is here! Our stories this month:
Editors Introduction
Two Heads are Better Than One!, by Dianne Henning
Feature Stories
A Rose by Any Other Name, by Mark W. Bender
There’s a New JEDi in Town…, by Dianne Henning
Thinking Bigger, by Alice Grevet
2013 Goals Survey Open Through November 10, by Paul Orwig
Events
Danish Joomladay2012 at IBC Innovationsfabrikken Kolding, by Jan von Rühden
JoomlaDay Italy 2012, by AlexRed
First Joomla User Group Meetup in Bangladesh, by Parvez Akther
Sitebuilders
20 New Things: Joomla 2.5 vs. Joomla 3.0, by Hung Dinh
Joomla! in Education
Harvard Extension School offers Joomla this fall, by Sully Sullivan
Business Matters
No Blog? No Way! Effective Blogging for Joomla Businesses, by Luke Summerfield
Internalize a business webmarketing strategy with Joomla, by Jean-Charles GAUTARD
Project News
Leadership Highlights – November 2012, by Alice Grevet
Designers
Tutorial – The Missing Link to Intro Images in Joomla 2.5, by Scott Greenwald
Community Choice Extensions
Community Choice Extensions – November 2012, by Dianne Henning
The Joomla! Haikus
Post your Haikus for November, by Dianne Henning
In our next issue
We want to publish your Joomla! story in the next JCM issue! So take a look at our Author Resources, by content to get a better idea of what we are looking for, and then register to become a JCM author, by and submit your Joomla! story!
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Critical security enhancement. Removal of malware which is possible to exploit without authenticating. Infected nodes might be known to and exploited by hackers.
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Unable to install microupdates from scheduler task
The following bug has been fixed:
[-] Invalid master DNS server record with IP address of Plesk server migrate from Plesk version less than 10.2
[-] Messages “Timeout occurred during mysql query” and “MySQL server has gone away” from MySQL server are marked as critical migration errors.
[-] Simultaneously update the configuration of domains leads to errors in the generation of configuration files of webserver
[-] Using nginx breaks getting the static content on domain’s webmail virtual host if default domain for IP address is enabled