New and Enhanced Features in 5.11.1.139

The following list displays new features in this version of the Vocera Voice Server.

Certificate revocation checks

Certificate validation now includes a CRL check to enhance security. The requirement for CRL confirmation is determined by FIPS_MODE.
Enhanced Signaling and Media Encryption.

Signaling and media communication are now encrypted between VCS, VCG, and VS. .
Improved Security for Fingerprint

To enhance security, fingerprints will now be dynamic. The updated implementation includes salting to ensure unique hashes and improved validation mechanisms.
Configurable web console login security parameters

Configuration is now available to support minimum password length and account locking after a configurable number of failed login attempts.
FIPS 140-3 certified cryptographic provider

The cryptographic provider used by Voice Server has been updated to a version certified for FIPS 140-3.

Third-party Software Versions

The following third-party software versions are included in this release and provide 64-bit compatibility or security enhancements:

3rd-party Software	Version
Apache HTTP Server	2.4.62
Apache Tomcat	10.1.34
JRE (Zulu built on OpenJDK)	1.8.0_432 (Zulu 8.72.0.17)/17.0.13 (Zulu 17.44.53)
MySQL Server	8.0.38(VS)/5.7.42 (VRS)
ODBC Connector	Not installed; used at install-time only
OpenSSL	3.0.9

Vocera Firmware Versions

The following firmware versions are included in this release:

Vocera Device	Firmware Build Number
B3000n	4.3.5.10
C1000	1.6.0.104
V5000	5.7.1.12

Prerequisites and Reminders

Before you install Vocera Voice Server along with its components and consoles, ensure that the following prerequisites are met.

Prerequisites for Vocera Voice Server and server components:

Verify that you have one of the following Vocera products installed, if you are upgrading from an earlier version of Vocera:
- Vocera Server Version 5.x (5.0.1 or later)
- The GA release or any service pack of Vocera Server 4.3.0 or 4.4.0.
Ensure all B3000n badges are operating on firmware version 4.3.1.17 or later before upgrading. Otherwise, a signaling change may cause B3000n badges to continuously reboot. B3000n firmware 4.3.1.17 can be installed on Vocera Voice Server version since 4.3 SP4. B3000n firmware version 4.3.1.17 ships with Voice Server 5.3.0.415.
Starting with Vocera Voice Server 5.7.0, B2000 devices are no longer supported.
Verify that you have turned the Compatibility Mode off in the browser, if you are using any of the following consoles:
- Administration Console
- User Console
- Staff Assignment Console
- Report Server Console
Perform one of the following to get a telephony connection to Vocera Voice Server 5.x:
- If you have an analog or digital PBX, connect to the Vocera SIP Telephony Gateway through a hardware gateway such as the Sangoma Media Gateway.
- If you have a SIP PBX, connect to the Vocera SIP Telephony Gateway directly.

Installation

Follow these instructions to install Vocera Voice Server or upgrade it to the latest version. .

Installation prerequisites

If Vocera Secure Texting (VST) is installed in your environment, you must uninstall the Vocera Secure Texting Sync Connector before you upgrade to the latest version of Vocera Voice Server.
Re-install the Vocera Secure Texting Sync Connector after you complete the Vocera Voice Server upgrade.
See How to Uninstall the Vocera Secure Texting Sync Connector in the VST Vocera Administrator Guide.
Ensure that you download and install the latest version of the Vocera Secure Texting Sync Connector.
Ensure that you have installed an English-based language pack in Windows Operating System where you are installing Vocera Voice Server and any subsequent Vocera localization packs.

To install or upgrade:

Note: While installing or uninstalling, you can be repeatedly presented with pop-up messages instructing you to reboot for changes to be applied. Do not reboot when prompted. Wait until the installation is complete to reboot.

To perform a new installation, follow the steps described in the Running theVocera Voice Server Installation Program section of the Vocera Voice Server Installation Guide.
To upgrade from previous Vocera versions, follow the steps described in Upgrading Vocera Voice Server to Version 5.6.0 section of the Vocera Voice Server Installation Guide.
Note: Your previous system configuration remains in the database that is restored at the end of the upgrade. Because some 4.x features have been deprecated.
- Update the values in your database as follows:
  1. Open the Vocera Voice Server Administration Console and navigate to the System > Preferences page.
  2. Choose Save Changes.
    The server updates your database and removes any settings for deprecated features.
- Convert custom names directory:
  - If you are upgrading from a version 4.x deployment and have a custom names dictionary, convert the custom names directory to the version 5.x format manually.
  - If you are upgrading from version 5.x and have a custom names dictionary, no conversion is required.

Fixed Issues

The following list contains fixes and improvements made to the Vocera Voice Server 5.9.x platform.

Fixed Issues in Version 5.11.1.139

The following list includes items fixed or improved in this version of the Vocera Voice Server.

CRVC-27925 Addressed a Windows unquoted service path vulnerability in the Nuance Watcher Daemon service, preventing potential privilege escalation risks.
CRVC-28601 'Urgent message' prompt plays twice when a user receives an alert during a call. This issue has been resolved.
CRVC-28628 Voice message audio doesn't play when a broadcast call is on hold (Platform 5). This issue has been resolved.
DHA-808 Normal users can log in using the admin password. This issue has been resolved.

Known Issues

A few issues are known to exist in the Vocera Voice Server 5.11.x platform and this section summarizes all the known issues in the release.

Known Issues in the Vocera Voice Server

This section summarizes known product defects and limitations, including any workarounds we may have, for the Vocera Voice Server 5.11.x platform.

CRVC-28305 In Staff Assignment, users are locked out after the second invalid password attempt instead of the intended third attempt.
CRVC-28333 When a Smartbadge user goes off-network without logging out and is subsequently auto-logged out after the preconfigured interval, the device will attempt to re-login once it reconnects to the network. However, the server will automatically log the user out again. This additional login cycle may result in the user being unexpectedly removed from dynamic groups that were assigned after the initial auto-logout.
CRVC-28395 Shutting down through the Control Panel and starting through the system tray icon intermittently prevents the Voice Server from successfully transitioning to Active or Standby states.
CRVC-28578 'Invalid Password' error occurs when logging into the User Console.
G5W-16457 In rare cases, a user or group may appear with an incorrect name in the Smartbadge directory. This situation occurs when a Smartbadge user has both a user and a group added to their favorites, and both entries share the same internal numerical ID in the VMP database. As a result, the Smartbadge favorites directory displays both the user and the group with the same name.

Vocera Communications System Release Notes

Vocera Voice Server Version 5.11.1.139

Release Date: February 2025

Updated: February 24, 2025