Changelog¶

All notable changes to LuceDev Syslog Server.

v1.1.0 — Performance & Reliability Update¶

Released March 2026

Dramatically improved dashboard load times, especially on large log volumes
Charts and graphs now render instantly regardless of database size
Faster filtering by host and severity
Optimized pagination for smoother navigation through log entries
Added database maintenance tools for administrators (VACUUM, ANALYZE, Stats Rebuild)
Automatic disk space reclamation during log retention cleanup
Reduced overall memory and disk I/O during normal operation

Email and Notification settings now save instantly via AJAX — no restart or page reload required
Database settings now save via AJAX — no page redirect, stays on the Database tab
Unsaved changes detection when switching between Settings tabs with styled confirmation dialog
Server tab redesigned with informational banner, per-field "Pending restart" badges for changed settings, and conditional restart warning banner
Styled restart confirmation modal with dynamic firewall warnings when non-default ports are detected
Restart overlay with live status, automatic polling, and auto-reload when service comes back online
Smart restart handling when port or host changes — automatically redirects to the new address

Fixed service restart button not applying updated settings on Windows — now uses Windows Task Scheduler for reliable restarts
Fixed potential port conflict during upgrades — server now retries port binding instead of silently using a different port
Improved trial integrity and license persistence across upgrades
Installer now gracefully handles upgrades by force-stopping the service before overwriting files
Installer now reads the configured port dynamically — dashboard opens on the correct port after install

Improved admin password reset flow with confirmation field and temporary password generator
Users with a reset password are now prompted to set a new password on next login
Admins can no longer accidentally reset their own password from the Users panel
Updated forced password change screen with clearer messaging

Added About tab in Settings showing current version, platform info, and support link
About tab displays trial start date, expiration date, and days remaining for trial users
Automatic update checking — app silently checks for new versions once per day and displays a banner when an update is available
Manual "Check for Updates" button in the About tab with inline results and direct download link
Centralized version system for consistent version tracking across the application
LuceDev logo icon added to installer, Start Menu shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry

Released February 2026