INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY CHANGES
Which MCS programs are affected by TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 protocols?
- AdminConsole
- DataCenter
- Edison
- Franklin
- MCSLauncher
- MySchoolApps
- MSA Client
- Newton
What do I need to do in order to ensure I have the correct versions with these security measures in place?
Simply login to AdminConsole and click Check the Web like you normally do when pulling upgrades.
Are there other security measures of which I should be aware?
We strongly recommend updating to .NET 4.5 Framework on computer running Windows 7 operating systems.
What else do I need to know?
Parents using MySchoolApps may be impacted by updates in security if they are running older browser versions on their computers which do not support TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 protocols.
Where can I learn more about why these changes are necessary?
You can learn more about security updates in our General Knowledge Center → General Information → MCS System Requirements or by clicking here.
Enhancements
- TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 Protocols - Enabled support for TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.2 protocols
New Features
Production Worksheet Default Selection - Added the ability to configure default criteria for the Production Worksheet (Long Format) and Production Report run from the Production screen.
Served Site and Meal type will be overridden to reflect the selected site and meal type being produced.
Admin & Maintenance | System Settings | Reports | Production Report Format and Production Worksheet Format | Gear icon
- Hide Unplann
Site Storage Categories must first be created
Home | Physical Inventory | Start New Physical | Storage Slot column | Ellipses icon
- Ability to Upgrade Test and Prior-Year Databases - Added Upgrade Databases Utility
Utilities | Advanced | Upgrade Test/Prior-Year Databases - Production Worksheet Enhancements - Planned counts for satellite schools are split
School, Date, and Meal Type are displayed in the header of every page - Custom Plugins - All existing custom plugins have been updated to support the changes in Edison 4.5.0.