Changelog¶

All notable changes to LuceDev Syslog Server.

v1.2.0 — Performance & HTTPS Update¶

Released March 2026

Significantly faster log searches, especially on high-volume deployments with large datasets
Common filters like severity and hostname now resolve much quicker, even with longer retention periods
Improved handling of high-volume syslog bursts reduces the chance of dropped messages on busy networks

The HTTPS dashboard port is now independently configurable under Settings → Server, separate from the HTTP port
The HTTP listener now always starts regardless of HTTPS state, keeping the dashboard reachable if a certificate issue occurs
The server now catches and rejects conflicting port assignments before saving, with a clear error message

Native Linux support added for Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 (amd64)
Distributed as a .tar.gz archive with a shell-based installer (install.sh)
Installs as a systemd service running under a dedicated lucedev system user
User data stored in /var/lib/lucedev-syslog/, logs in /var/log/lucedev-syslog/
Automatic UFW firewall rule creation for UDP 514, TCP 6514, and TCP 5000
Upgrade-aware installer preserves all data and settings in place
Uninstaller with optional --purge flag for complete removal

Fixed nav bar shifting on the Audit Trail page caused by a missing config object in the template context
Fixed Chrome autofill overlay error on the Settings page
Support section in Settings → About now links to docs.lucedev.com

Released March 2026

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