VAKA Generation 4
Released 2021-19-10
- Updating must be carried out by an installer with knowledge of the particular VAKA system.
- Updating must not be done over the internet.
- Before upgrading to a new VAKA version, it is important to ensure compatibility with third-party integrated solutions * . Examples of such solutions are Renz mail boxes and Amido Alliera. To avoid operational disturbances, check with respective party that applicable versions are compatible.
- After updating, it can take up to 45 minutes before the system is fully operational.
- Before upgrading make sure the system security is set to default level (Settings->System->Security).
What is new?
- Fully configurable user roles. With the help of a rich selection of rights, roles are created, with various possibilities to interact with VAKA. Roles from previous VAKA generations, for example "System Administrator" and "Installer" are of course also available in VAKA 4.
- Increased security against intrusions through a system setting to require more secure passwords.
- In systems without B60, the number of cards/tags in a system are increased from 1000 to 4000.
If there is at least one B60 in the system
- VAKA Admin, an updated, more intuitive administrator interface, independent of Java.
- VAKA Notification, provides the possibility of having events in the system communicated to recipients via e-mail*.
*Requires e-mail account at an internet provider.
Summary
| Function | System without B60 |
System with B60 |
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| Number of cards/tags | 4 000 | 80 000 |
| Support for more administrator roles and administrators. |  |
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| Possibility to increase security by activating the need of more secure passwords. | |
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| Corrections | |
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| VAKA Notification |  |
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| VAKA Admin | |
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Update
For help with upgrading, please contact the local distributor or the Axema support department, +46 (0)8-722 34 40 (keypress 2) or [email protected].
To do before upgrade
Configure system security
Ensure that the system security is set to the default level (Settings->System->Security).
Create a backup of system data
Create a backu by following the instructions in the Java-client in Settings -> Backup.
Open port 443
After the upgrade, some communication will be done over HTTPS. Therefore port 443 must be open where system parts communicate between network segments and where connection for remote administration is needed.
If there is at least one B60 in the system
Restart a B60 by:
- From Main Menu in B60, navigate to Tools and press return.
- Navigate to Restart Device and press return.
To do after upgrade
Set country- and area code
In order to prepare for future functions, the country code and area code for the intercom must be entered at the first login after upgrading. This is done in the dialog that is presented.
Associate email address with migrated administrators and installers
When upgrading to VAKA 4 or later, former administrators and installers are migrated to users/persons with roles (and rights) to interact with VAKA. Theese users should be given valid e-mail addresses. Please note that, when an e-mail address is specified, this is used as the username when logging into VAKA.
Change playlists from HTTP to HTTPS
If there are playlists where HTTP is used, these must be changed to HTTPS.