All OpenLNS Server PCs Need to be Updated to IzoT Net Server due to Database Validator Bug (KB1357)

All OpenLNS Server customers need to update their software OpenLNS Servers to IzoT Net Server due to a bug with the OpenLNS Server's OpenLNS Database Validation Tool.  This only applies if you are using OpenLNS Server 4.00.182.  If you are using IzoT Net Server 4.02+ you can ignore the rest of this KB article.
 
OpenLNS Server (IzoT Net Server) versions:  OpenLNS Server was renamed to IzoT Net Server though some software, the licence still say OpenLNS
Your are using IzoT Net Server if:
1. You see "Start > All Programs > Echelon IzoT Network Services Utilites"
2. You see "IzoT Network Services Server" in the Windows Control panel "Programs and Files


There is a bug in the OpenLNS Server OpenLNS Database validation tool that can corrupt large LNS databases and so all OpenLNS Server and all OpenLNS CT customers should update OpenLNS Server to IzoT Net Server.  The database validation tool in IzoT Net Server (it is stilled called OpenLNS Database Validation tool) fixes this corruption bug.
 
OpenLNS Server to IzoT Net Server whether you have a current OpenLNS Server maintenance agreement or not.  When you purchase OpenLNS Server it comes with a one year maintenance agreement included, but you must buy maintenance agreements for subsequent years.  The maintenance agreement allows that PC to get service packs with bug fixes and enhancements.


Check the Start > All Programs >Echelon License Wizard > License Wizard to determine the status of the OpenLNS Maintenance agreement.
 
OpenLNS Server customers can do one of the following based on OpenLNS Server Maintenance agreement Status:  
 
1. If you have a current CT Maintenance Agreement.
  a. Get the latest CT service pack (4.12.16+)
   b. Get the latest IzoT Net Server Service Pack (4.12.016+)
 
Latest CT and IzoT Net Server Service Packs:
https://www.echelon.com/resource-library-results?filters=software_downloads
 
 
2. CT Maintenance agreement is expired.
  a.  New CT service packs are not available due to expired maintenance agreement
  b . Get free update IzoT Net Server (4.02.028) – It is free because the fix for the OpenLNS Database Validation tool
        - All other IzoT Net Server service packs are not available for expired maintenance agreements.
IzoT Net Server (4.02.028):
https://www.echelon.com/software-downloads?ele=153-0578-01B
 
 
Warning: Once the annual maintenance agreement expires you will not be able to buy new maintenance agreements so the only way to get the latest IzoT CT and IzoT Net Server service packs is to buy the full product again.