Amlib
5.2 in General Release Now
We are very pleased to announce the general release and availability of
Amlib 5.2. This release will provide you with many new enhancements and
features to Amlib’s functionality, as well as a number of
software fixes.
Special thanks to the sites that participated in the beta-testing of Amlib 5.2. Their efforts have been very much appreciated.
Amlib 5.2 Software and Documentation
All Amlib 5.2 documentation and software installers are available in the ‘Downloads and Software Updates’ area of the Amlib Content Portal at:
If your system is currently running a version of Amlib earlier than 5.1, you will need to complete the necessary upgrade(s) to take your system to 5.1 before upgrading to 5.2. If you require assistance with this please contact Support.
Server and Operating System
Libraries running Amlib on SQLServer 2005 or 2008, SQLBase and Oracle 10g or higher will be able to implement this new release. Amlib 5.2 is also compatible with Windows 7 (32-bit).
Testing against Windows 7 (64-bit) is underway and will be completed shortly. Please contact Amlib Support if you are currently running or considering upgrading to Windows 7 (64-bit).
Netopacs 5.2 is compatible with Windows Server 2003 & Windows Server 2008 and must be run as a service on Windows Server (running via WebConsole is not supported).
AmlibNet 5.2 is compatible with Windows Server 2003
Libraries currently using Amlib on SQL Base may upgrade to 5.2 but should be aware that future releases of Amlib beyond 5.2 may not be supported on this platform. If you are interested in upgrading from SQLBase to SQLServer 2008 Express edition (free from Microsoft), you should contact our support staff to discuss the migration path of your system from SQL Base to SQL Server. We realise that this migration of Amlib to another supported platform may be part of a longer term plan for your library and we are happy to work with you in this planning.
Amlib Product Serial Numbers
As part of your Amlib upgrade you will be required to enter the Amlib serial numbers for the products that your site is currently licensed for. To obtain these serial numbers you will need to request these in writing from Amlib Support, which you may do by either logging a new support incident via our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
Change Management
We suggest that your upgrade is first performed on a test database to allow staff to explore the changes using the Release notes. If you need help creating a test database please see:
To assist with communicating 5.2 changes to staff, free online information sessions are being scheduled over the next few months and the What’s new in 5.2 Training module will be available on the web portal.
What’s New in 5.2 training can be delivered to you on-site for a fee. Please contact Amlib Support for more details.
If you have received this notification but are not the person responsible for Amlib upgrades at your site, please forward this email on to the appropriate person(s).
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Amlib Support Team if you require any assistance during your upgrade, using our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
Special thanks to the sites that participated in the beta-testing of Amlib 5.2. Their efforts have been very much appreciated.
Amlib 5.2 Software and Documentation
All Amlib 5.2 documentation and software installers are available in the ‘Downloads and Software Updates’ area of the Amlib Content Portal at:
- http://122.100.4.10/ContentPortal/doclib/default/Amlib%20Customer%20Area using your Customer Portal login:
- Don't know your Customer Portal login details? - Contact Amlib Support
If your system is currently running a version of Amlib earlier than 5.1, you will need to complete the necessary upgrade(s) to take your system to 5.1 before upgrading to 5.2. If you require assistance with this please contact Support.
Server and Operating System
Libraries running Amlib on SQLServer 2005 or 2008, SQLBase and Oracle 10g or higher will be able to implement this new release. Amlib 5.2 is also compatible with Windows 7 (32-bit).
Testing against Windows 7 (64-bit) is underway and will be completed shortly. Please contact Amlib Support if you are currently running or considering upgrading to Windows 7 (64-bit).
Netopacs 5.2 is compatible with Windows Server 2003 & Windows Server 2008 and must be run as a service on Windows Server (running via WebConsole is not supported).
AmlibNet 5.2 is compatible with Windows Server 2003
Libraries currently using Amlib on SQL Base may upgrade to 5.2 but should be aware that future releases of Amlib beyond 5.2 may not be supported on this platform. If you are interested in upgrading from SQLBase to SQLServer 2008 Express edition (free from Microsoft), you should contact our support staff to discuss the migration path of your system from SQL Base to SQL Server. We realise that this migration of Amlib to another supported platform may be part of a longer term plan for your library and we are happy to work with you in this planning.
Amlib Product Serial Numbers
As part of your Amlib upgrade you will be required to enter the Amlib serial numbers for the products that your site is currently licensed for. To obtain these serial numbers you will need to request these in writing from Amlib Support, which you may do by either logging a new support incident via our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
Change Management
We suggest that your upgrade is first performed on a test database to allow staff to explore the changes using the Release notes. If you need help creating a test database please see:
To assist with communicating 5.2 changes to staff, free online information sessions are being scheduled over the next few months and the What’s new in 5.2 Training module will be available on the web portal.
What’s New in 5.2 training can be delivered to you on-site for a fee. Please contact Amlib Support for more details.
If you have received this notification but are not the person responsible for Amlib upgrades at your site, please forward this email on to the appropriate person(s).
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Amlib Support Team if you require any assistance during your upgrade, using our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
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