New Features in VoiceConsole 5.6.5

This release concentrates on issue resolution. For a complete list refer to the VoiceConsole 5.6.5 Release Notes.

The changes below were originally implemented in VoiceConsole 5.6.4.

Library Updates

The following upgrades are included in this release:

  • Apache Tomcat 9.0.102

  • Apache Struts 2 framework 6.7.4

  • Quartz 2.3.2

  • Spring Framework 5.3.39

  • Spring Security 5.8.16

  • Amazon Corretto 8.442.06.1 JDK

Operating System Support

Support has ended for the following operating systems:

  • CentOS Linux 6.x

  • CentOS Linux 7.2 64-bit

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

See VoiceConsole System Requirements for more details.

Database Support

Support is added for the following databases:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express

  • Oracle Database 21c

  • Oracle Database 21c Express Edition (XE)

Support has ended for the following databases:

  • Embedded (see below)

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017

  • Oracle Database 12, release 2

  • Oracle Database 18c

See VoiceConsole System Requirements for more details.

Embedded Database not Supported

The embedded database is no longer supported.

Support is added for the following databases as a replacement for the embedded database:

  • Oracle Database 21c Express Edition (XE)

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express

The Express databases are recommended as a replacement for the embedded database.

Device Support

VoiceConsole continues to support the following devices:

  • A500
  • A700
  • A700x

VoiceConsole Licensing

VoiceConsole 5.6.5 uses hardware-based licensing. Only customers who have a previous version of VoiceConsole 4.x or 5.x are eligible to upgrade to 5.6.5. VoiceConsole 5.6.5 only supports the Talkman devices mentioned above. Android devices are not supported nor are DevKit based applications such as Honeywell’s GWS App or a branded WMS solution.

Honeywell strongly encourages an upgrade to VoiceConsole 6.3 as there are several advantages:

  • Licensing is now application based. Previous licensing focused on a specific device type and set of features.

  • Support is added for Android devices.

  • Support is added for DevKit based applications. Directed work applications (applications built with TaskBuilder and VoiceArtisan) continue to be supported with VoiceConsole 6.3.

For more details, please see the VoiceConsole 6.3 online help.

 

Database Support

The embedded database is no longer supported.

Support is added for the following databases:

  • Oracle Database 21c Express Edition (XE)

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express

The Express databases are recommended as a replacement for the embedded database.

  • A tool is provided to migrate data from the embedded database to either of these Express databases. The VoiceConsole On Prem deployment installation routine has changed. See Prepare to Upgrade VoiceConsole On Prem Deployment.

  • There is no automatic backup function for these Express databases. The user is responsible for backing up these databases See Back Up and Restore the VoiceConsole On Prem Deployment Database and the database vendor's documentation.