JetApps recently released JetBackup 5.2.0 to the EDGE Tier. These release notes provide a summary of core bug fixes, plugin updates, new features, and some GUI updates! Please note that “Base” features and bug fixes apply to all JetBackup versions. Panel/Plugin Specific features and bug fixes have also been added.

What’s New

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (Base):

  • JetBackup 5 Clone Jobs (Experimental) – #828
    • Now able to set up Clone Destinations and Scheduled Clone Jobs that will Clone your included accounts to the specified server. For more information, please visit: JetBackup 5 Clone Jobs
  • New Resource Limiter Settings – #843
  • Directory Backup Restore and Downloads – #237
    • Added the ability to Restore and Download Directory Backups from any JetBackup 5 Supported Destination.. For more information, please visit: JetBackup 5 Restore and Download
  • Security Plugins Redesigned – #849
    • Completed the redesign of our JetBackup 5 Security Plugins. Try it out first with Imunify360!
  • End-User GUI Redesign – #835
    • We have completely revamped the look and feel of the JetBackup 5 End-User Panel. Preview these changes here: JetBackup 5 User Panel

Bug Fixes

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (Base):

  • Fixed an issue when installing Destination Plugins on the Create New Destination Page – #611
  • Properly updates Destination Status when the Reindex Process is interrupted – #733
  • Enhanced JetBackup 5 Email Restore – #837
  • Added more cleanup processes on the Destination – #846, #857, #894
  • Changed the Disk Usage Calculation for Local Destinations – #859
  • Properly updates Queue when Custom Hooks abort a process – #860
  • Adjusted the creation of temporary files to be more unique – #862
  • Reduced the chance of MongoDB Slow Queries – #867
  • Applied standard security updates – #876
  • Made MySQL Databases Backups more efficient – #888
  • Avoid checking Notification Integration connections when disabling – #889
  • Made improvements on the backend that ensures restore process integrity – #899
  • Updated the installation script for Debian/Ubuntu systems – #901

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (cPanel):

  • Fixed errors when installing JetBackup 5 on a server with 0 accounts – #89
  • Added the default cpuser system database to the Panel Config Backup – #90
  • Removed account level .cagefs directory from all backups – #92
  • Support for cPanel Jupiter Theme – #93
  • Exclude linked nodes from Panel Config Backup – #94

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (Direct Admin):

  • Able to properly restore Users with unlimited Bandwidth set – #80
  • Removed the account level .cagefs directory from all backups – #81

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (Linux):

  • Added ability to clear Default Databases Backup Account in Panel Settings – #25

Plugin Updates

SSH Destination Plugin – v1.0.30:

  • Destination modifications are no longer saved if there is an error – #37

S3 Compatible Destination Plugin – v1.0.22:

  • S3 Validation now accepts more characters – #50

Imunify 360 Security Plugin – v2.0.0:

  • Security Plugin Redesigned

Slack Notification Plugin – v1.0.14:

  • Test Connection functionality when enabling – #1

Telegram Notification Plugin – v1.0.2:

  • Test Connection functionality when enabling – #3

Google Hangouts Notification Plugin – v1.0.10:

  • Test Connection functionality when enabling – #3

Syslog Notification Plugin – v1.0.4:

  • Test Connection functionality when enabling – #1

GUI Updates

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (Base):

  • Accounts Page now shows the total number of Full Account Backups for each account – #622
  • Fixed the behavior of the Auto Select in the Accounts View Backups Advanced Page – #848
  • View Group Items Pagination updates properly – #853
  • Added verbosity to the Snapshot Deletion Process found in JetBackup 5 Service Logs – #858
  • Backup Job Monitor fields assigned wrong values – #861
  • Updated the Disaster Recovery Page wording – #871
  • Fixed an issue that sometimes showed Backup Items in wrong tabs – #874
  • Ater Backup Job Schedules displayed undefined in some cases – #896
  • Rephrased licensing refresh messages – #900
  • Added Snap information to Restore Log without Debug Mode enabled – #902
  • Updated the tooltip for Export JB Config Button – #766
  • Fixed unresponsive Insert Multiple button for Account Backup Jobs Exclude List under Manage Account – #793
  • Dashboard loading bar no longer appears as often – #784

JetBackup – v5.2.0 (cPanel):

  • Updated the wording for cPanel API Errors in Logs – #88

Known Issues

The resolution of these issues is currently in progress!

  • Slow MySQL user restores when large number of MySQL users exists on server – #913
  • Notification Integration setting level via API is not reflected in GUI – #911
  • Remove terminated accounts from the filter – #885
  • Directories backup tries to backup excluded folders – #583
  • Prompt User to Enable Plugins – #877
For more information on closed issues, please visit JetBackup Change Log.
For more information on new features, please visit JetBackup 5 Documentation.
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