What's new in httpZip 5.0.0.0414
Oct 21, 2014
- Added byte measurements to the Compression Exclusion size tab.
- Prevented running of multiple instances of httpZip.
- Changed compression levels tab with improved user interface.
- Changed how sites ON/OFF Protection is displayed. Now only sites show the ON/OFF state. The profile does not show any state.
- Simplified the 'Ok,' 'Cancel,' and 'Apply' buttons to 'Done' and 'Apply.' Also added improved user-prompting for saving or aborting data when closing the window.
- Fixed issue with CONTINUE button not enabling when space are in the license text. UI now accounts for spaces and tabs in both email and license text.
- Fixed issue where Compression level and Compression Exclusions deletes when item is not selected.
- Removed browser dropdown in 'Compression Exclusions.'
- When deleting a content type there is now a check for corresponding compression exclusions and removes associated data.
- Added general validation checks for all deletes in lists.
- Added compatibility for Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2 and Windows 7
New in httpZip 4.3.1.6473 (Apr 9, 2014)
- Resolved thread contention issue.
- Reduced calls into licensing library.
New in httpZip 4.3.0 (Apr 9, 2012)
- Added option to disable detail view in online reports.
- Removed dependence on IIS 6 metabase APIs when running under IIS 7.x.
- Fixed UAC issue in Settings Manager GUI.
- Fixed issue limiting effective number of by-path compression exclusions.
- Fixed stability issue triggered by configuration changes under heavy load.
- Miscellaneous fixes in online reporting mechanism.
New in httpZip 4.2.3 (Mar 29, 2011)
- Improved safety and efficiency of memory management.
- Removed deprecated buffer-then-compress options.
- Fixed chunked encoding corner case (browser hang).
- Fixed 2K8 IIS Manager GUI bug when customizing profiles.
- Various fixes to Web-based reports.
- Fix for 0 length URL case in ISAPI server support function.
- Fixed bypass of HTTP status code check for cached files.
- Fixed issues with deflate option (client and server side).
New in httpZip 4.2.2 (Jan 22, 2011)
- Added event-based detection of activation state change.
- Improved efficiency of streamed file memory management.
- Added check for unexpected null pointer to cache class.
New in httpZip 4.2.1 (Jan 14, 2011)
- Removed superfluous license check.
New in httpZip 4.2.0 (Jan 11, 2011)
- Added ability to configure the strictness of the Accept-Encoding header requirement for receiving compression.
New in httpZip 4.1.9 (Dec 29, 2010)
- Fixed ATL bug in license check.
New in httpZip 4.1.8 (Dec 29, 2010)
- Removed legacy wrapper functions in licensing code to address recycle stability issue.
- Incorporated licensing functions into dmp generation exception handler.
- Fixed settings update bug introduced with new dmp generation flag.
- Fixed inadvertent bypass of in-memory cache for sends containing both headers and entity.
New in httpZip 4.1.7 (Dec 11, 2010)
- Fixed stability issue (unexpected zeroed out buffer).
- Fixed Chunked Encoding issue (handling of very small chunks).
- Added advanced option to disable dmp file generation.
- Minor GUI fixes (Advanced tab).
New in httpZip 4.1.6 (Nov 24, 2010)
- Fixed data truncation issue (large partial headers followed by small partial headers and body).
New in httpZip 4.1.5 (Nov 20, 2010)
- Fixed stability issue relating to profile switching under load.
- Added option to bypass default static file cache and use in-memory cache only.
New in httpZip 4.1.4 (Nov 17, 2010)
- Fixed issue with Vary header not being added for cached files.
- Fixed issues with cached files not being properly updated.
- Improved diagnostics for caching mechanism.
New in httpZip 4.1.3 (Nov 12, 2010)
- Fixed uninitialized mutex in 64-bit licensing lib.
- Fixed application pool recycle timeout issue.
- Fixed concurrency issue in caching mechanism.
- Fixed UI issue with recognition of SSL only sites in Server 2008.
New in httpZip 4.1.2 (Oct 21, 2010)
- Fixed stability issue associated with application pool recycle.
New in httpZip 4.1.1 (Sep 21, 2010)
- Fixed trial period reinstall problem.
- Fixed problem with settings import when upgrading using custom profiles.
New in httpZip 4.1.0 (Aug 31, 2010)
- Major performance optimizations in ISAPI filter.
- Support for kernel mode output caching.
New in httpZip 4.0.7 (Jun 25, 2010)
- Fix for 32-bit Server 2008 installer.
New in httpZip 4.0.6 (May 22, 2010)
- Added native support for 32-bit application pools running on 64-bit Server 2003 / IIS 6.
- Corrected various problems with settings export and import mechanisms.
- Fixed interoperability issue with ServerDefender VP 1.0.
- Fixed intermittent problem with initializing compression on Server 2003.
- Various minor cosmetic improvements.
- Includes previously-unannounced caching-related stability fix from version 4.0.4.
New in httpZip 4.0.4 (May 15, 2010)
- Fixed installation issue on Server 2003 (native compression not being successfully disabled).
- Fixed installation issue on Server 2003 (additional IIS restart required for compression to begin).
New in httpZip 4.0.3 (May 12, 2010)
- Resolved uninstallation issue on Server 2003.
New in httpZip 4.0.2 (May 12, 2010)
- Resolved issue with the presence of certain optional role services (such as FTP).
- Resolved issue with bindings not being handled correctly.
New in httpZip 4.0.0 (Apr 26, 2010)
- 64-bit compatibility
- IIS 7 (Server 2008) compatibility
- IIS 7.5 (Server 2008 R2) compatibility
- New httpZip Settings Manager user interface with default and custom configuration profiles
- Alternative user interface integrated with IIS Manager for remote activation and administration (IIS 7.x only)
- Support for mixed-mode (x64 and x32) application pools (IIS 7.x only)
New in httpZip 3.9.13 (Apr 23, 2010)
- Fixed problem with Clear Cache button not working.
- Fixed issues preventing correct invalidation of cached items.
New in httpZip 3.9.12 (Dec 4, 2009)
- Fix for non-ASCII characters, truncated URLs, and query string fragments showing up in httpZip Web-based reports.
New in httpZip 3.9.11 (Oct 24, 2009)
- Fixed data integrity issue with cumulative statistics in Web-based reports.
New in httpZip 3.9.10 (Oct 18, 2009)
- Improved debug reporting mechanism enable/disable.
- Fixed two memory-related issues in diagnostic/exception code paths.
New in httpZip 3.9.8 (Jul 23, 2009)
- Refactored Web-based report mechanism.
- Fixed settings reload bug.
New in httpZip 3.9.5 (May 5, 2009)
- Further improvements to debug reporting mechanism.
New in httpZip 3.9.3 (Apr 17, 2009)
- Improved instrumentation with thread-specific debug reporting files.
New in httpZip 3.9.2 (Apr 6, 2009)
- Improved reading of log snapshots to eliminate data corruption issues.
- Added fail-safe mechanism for unexpected loss of settings information.
- Added event log notification for exit from compression due to fail-safe event.
New in httpZip 3.8.9 (Dec 22, 2008)
- Updated minidump generation mechanism.
New in httpZip 3.8.8 (Nov 20, 2008)
- Added automatic minidump generation.
New in httpZip 3.8.7 (Nov 7, 2008)
- Fixed probable bug in expiration check.
New in httpZip 3.8.5 (Oct 18, 2008)
- Fixed several worker process crash bugs for improved stability in edge cases.
- Fixed bug with chunked encoding files of a certain size.
New in httpZip 3.8.4 (Apr 3, 2008)
- Improved third party filter compatibility, especially under high Web request load.
- Fixed installation timing issue that could cause failed installations on certain systems.
- Fixed a bug in the reporting mechanism that could cause worker process crashes and adversely affect performance, even when not requesting an httpZip report directly.
- Fixed a bug in the settings reload mechanism that could cause a worker process crash when a settings change is made under high Web request load.
New in httpZip 3.8 (May 21, 2007)
- Added compatibility with latest Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX framework.
- Added enhanced compatibility features with third-party ISAPI Filters.
- Fixed various UI and filter bugs.
New in httpZip 3.6 (Jul 15, 2006)
- more speed under load
- supports Akamai