OpenDeploy 6.1.1 has been out for quite a while. I have not had a look at it for a while but I don't think there was any reason to look at this version before: it does not contain much news.

The new features that are included are not that shocking (some new adapters and an option to only deploy files at the root-level, I'm not sure yet what good that is for).

But it comes with 1 major drawback and one that is well hidden in the release notes: you must obtain (and install) a license key for each install (both base server and receiver). This fact should be WRITTEN IN BOLD in the release notes but no, Interwoven has chosen not to mention this at all. How stupid can you be? The good thing is that license keys for receivers can be installed remote via.... opendeploy!!!. That is indeed quite nice.

And obtaining an license key is the same old hassle it has been since TS65 Sp2: via a website that is running on (or should I say hidden behind) port 8080. This port is, in most sensible enterprises, blocked for out going traffic. And thus you either have to use your private home internet connection, how professional, or send a request to support via email. Either way, it will cost you extra downtime, something that you can do without on any production server. You would think Interwoven would be wiser and run this website on a decent port, well let's say port 80.

Little tip for if you want to install Ts65Sp2 on a production server AND minimize downtime: install the service pack on another server, copy the license-detail executable to your production server and run it. It will return the needed details to generate a key BEFORE you run the Sp2-installer.